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hawkeye
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Pistol build by a novice
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June 24, 2024, 01:14:26 PM »
I have a tapered antique damast pistol barrel 7/8 at the widest point.what would be the minimum wide of stock wood to use
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rich pierce
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June 24, 2024, 02:50:41 PM »
Barrel diameter plus 2 times the thickness of the lock bolster plus 1/8” is the minimum.
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JasonR
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June 27, 2024, 06:09:33 AM »
I follow Rich's math but my pucker factor would be excessive with stock wood that narrow. Id allow another 3/4+ inch to account for work around the pommel...depending on the style pistol you have chosen.
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hawkeye
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June 27, 2024, 03:43:43 PM »
Certainly would keep this information on mind
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