Thanks, gents.
I did happen to find another thread with information on Schippers book. I will make sure to acquire that when I can.
Gaeckle, I'm not aware of any builders or engravers in my area, other than an engraver near Logan, UT that does offer instruction, although it is fairly pricey. There's also good old Herb to the east of me, who I think has done engraving in the past. I'm not sure if he's able to do that work anymore, but I have been intending to give him a call recently anyway to see how he's doing so maybe I'll see if he's still able to do any engraving.
I'll keep fiddling around with what I have and consume some more information while I save for a sharpening template and Schippers book. Maybe I'll get the hand sharpening figured well enough to make it less intimidating.
I'll also check out those Hallam videos. Thanks!
I've been itching to build another rifle .... Some type of half stock (early Hawken or Rod England English sporting kit) but have to save awhile, do more research, and figure out how to find time to build another rifle. A year and half of staying up until 1:30AM aged me a bit, I think! I realized that I'd planned to put some engraving and maybe checkering on my Creamer/mountain flintlock I built, so I'd better get that done first.