Undercutting for Pewter nosecap

[TookGun]

I need to understand how to undercut to lock in the pewter pour. Do you v angle around the profile and add locks lines at different places. Any direction toward videos or books. I have seen the Killer video but see no instructions on how to lock it on the tip. I am still working on a Hawken with a pewter nose.

[Mark Elliott]

I just drill a couple of holes in the forearm where I would normally put rivets.   That includes countersinking the hole in the barrel channel.   I do the same thing when I pour a cap on a walking stick or other similar item. 

[JPK]

I do the same and would avoid under cuts, that may weaken the edge of the wood.

[Hungry Horse]

 Me too, hole through the forstock and no undercutting. Make sure your cuts aren’t beveled the other direction either, that makes a thin ragged edge. When the pewter puddles, and shines like chrome pour it. If you overheat it you will get porosity, and scorching. good luck.

  Hungry Horse

[TookGun]

I understand now. I makes it easier also. Thanks for the help.

[DGB]

And do not forget to plug the ramrod hole!!!
Poring a nose cap is easier to do than to explain it.

Regards,
DGB

[Dave B]

I took pictures of an original pourd cap that shows what is being discussed. This is the link to that thread.
https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=60780.msg608854#msg608854

[Steve_Rose]

I do the same and would avoid under cuts, that may weaken the edge of the wood.

Same here...



online pic