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Offline Adrie luke

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Wheellock
« on: October 02, 2024, 04:26:39 PM »
Hello

This time I try to make a wheellock
the same scale as the flintlocks.
I show some pictures that gives some pressure to finish it.







Adrie


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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2024, 07:31:29 PM »
Ahh, yes, building the chain.


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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2024, 07:44:08 PM »
Just wow!

Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2024, 08:32:28 PM »
Incredible talent!!!

Offline Adrie luke

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2024, 08:34:16 PM »
Daryl

Thanks for the pictures

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2024, 10:38:00 PM »
 Eye Candy of the first order. Thanks for posting!

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2024, 06:41:23 PM »
Daryl

Thanks for the pictures

Adrie, you are most welcome. This is from Taylor's 17th Century dag and he had to make the lock and all it's parts.
In .40 cal. this pistol has both iron pyrites and flint wheels. Ignition speed was indistinguishable from a cap-lock pistol.
The stock is ebony with silver inlays.






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Offline Justin Urbantas

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2024, 10:35:35 PM »
You should convince Taylor to bring it to Cache Creek for the pistol trail.

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2024, 04:51:35 PM »
Check this one out…


Amazing talent on display.
Cheers Richard

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2024, 05:48:53 PM »
I look forward to following your progress. Allways wanted to try and make a wheellock but could not find any good 1:1 scale plans. What plans are you using?

Best regards
Rolf

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #10 on: October 04, 2024, 07:55:45 PM »

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2024, 08:07:40 PM »
This one is also there but it is a bit more unclear to me

https://strzelecka.net/obrazki/Wheellock_Plans.pdf


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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2024, 11:19:26 AM »
Hello

Unfortunately I have to reinvent the wheel because the drawing is not quite right.
This is a lot of thinking









Offline Adrie luke

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2024, 05:45:53 PM »
Then just align


Offline Bob Roller

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2024, 06:09:59 PM »
Looks like the guidance system for a UFO to me but keep up the fascinating work to show us less talented ones.....like me .
Bob Roller

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #15 on: October 09, 2024, 07:06:01 PM »
PFFF PFFF







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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #16 on: October 09, 2024, 07:47:03 PM »
Nice work, Adrie.
Daryl

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2024, 01:06:15 PM »
 Conclusion, better the lock plate thicker and the wheel thinner





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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2024, 04:23:11 PM »
Fascinating Adrie. Keep up the good work and keep posting photos!

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2024, 07:57:32 PM »
Adrie, having watched your work over the past few years, I am convinced that you have miniature fingers and hands, and eyes that would make a microscope weep.
Craig Wilcox
We are all elated when Dame Fortune smiles at us, but remember that she is always closely followed by her daughter, Miss Fortune.

Offline Adrie luke

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #20 on: October 16, 2024, 06:29:51 PM »
 I think I've had the hardest time.







Offline Adrie luke

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #21 on: October 26, 2024, 07:16:04 PM »
Hello
 
The chain is riveted.



I am waiting for some taps so I can tap thread in the top of the axle
if I place a pin I will never get it out again.
 


If the drill bit breaks you have to start acain



In the meantime I am starting to understand the wheellock





NEVER with your finger near a cutter! that is so stupid



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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #22 on: October 26, 2024, 07:32:51 PM »
Doventail









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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2024, 08:54:10 PM »
I am overwhelmed :o :o. Fantastic work. ;D ;D  Looking forward to seeing the next step.

Best regards
Rolf

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Re: Wheellock
« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2024, 03:22:25 AM »
Amazing. In every way, Amazing 😳