snaphaunce blunderbuss

[Adrie luke]

Hello,

I finally found another beautiful walnut plank.
I started by making a blunderbuss.
Walnut isn't easy to work with; there are chunks that splinter easily,
so be careful.

[Daryl]

Bravo, Adrie.

[Adrie luke]

It is becoming something

[Steeltrap]

Where did you get the Snaphaunce lock?

[Adrie luke]

Steeltrap
 
I made it my self

[Steeltrap]

Very nice!

[whetrock]

Adrie,
How long is that lock from end to end? Your work is so good that sometimes I forget that you are making miniatures!

[Adrie luke]

Whetrock

Here some locks the snaphounce messure is 7,5 cm.

[Bob Gerard]

So, it’s YOU who have been arming all the elves and wee people!

Seriously that is phenomenal work. Just amazing!

[Adrie luke]

Hi
I am getting into shape nicely now but need to make the butplate.

[Daryl]

That is so Adrie.

[Adrie luke]

Hello,
This time I bought a piece of patina metal.
I heated it, turned it over, ground it, and filed it.

When I was inserting the buttplate, a piece of wood broke off,i was able to widen the front a bit, but I'd prefer it narrower.
I installed the lock today.
 
I have two nice examples, one from Ed Wenger and one from Flatsguide
Now I'll choose.

[Adrie luke]

Hi,

I've decided to make the straight shell. I find the round one quite unusual, but it's a mistake, and I can't fix it.
A bearing in my lathe started making noise. I replaced two of them, and now it's running smoothly again, so I can continue.

[Craig Wilcox]

Really wonderful work, Adrie.  Amazing!

[smylee grouch]

Super cool    as all your work

[bama]

Fantastic work Ardie, you are a true craftsman/artist.