Author Topic: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock (Read 2833 times)

chris laubach · « **on:** October 30, 2025, 03:38:00 PM »

Hello,
Moderators...If this is not permitted please let me know and I will remove the post.

Due to the amount of interest we have received.. I spoke with our CNC vendor and he has agreed to reduce the typical number needed to make a run of locks form 100pcs to 50 pcs. So, If there is enough interest (Committed Orders) we will make a run of our 1740's Germanic CNC lock in a left hand version. On a side note we will offer this with any lock we come out with.. we currently have 3 other styles we are working on. If you are interested in getting on the list for our 1740's lock please email me at williamsburgforge@outlook.com, The Price is $375 per lock.

Thanks,
Chris L.

L T Grey · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2025, 05:59:13 PM »

I hope there will be enough interest to make this possible. That's a very nice lock.

Birddog · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2025, 06:44:48 PM »

I am interested for sure.

rich pierce · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2025, 08:13:16 PM »

Remember to email Chris your commitment if interested. Having been selling a bunch of stuff lately, I find that tracking the communication is challenging sometimes. Like, “interested” or “I will commit to buying it.”?

Birddog6 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 30, 2025, 08:22:09 PM »

I ran in to the same. Interested does not mean. “I’ll buy it”. I basically had to pin them down
to “Yes I’ll buy now.” Or plain No. 🤷🏻

WalnutRed · « **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2025, 04:15:47 AM »

What are the dimensions of the lock? Can you post a picture of the internals?

Rolf · « **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2025, 12:06:00 PM »

I've send my commitment today. I'll buy one lock, if supplied no later than 2027.
If you know anyone who wants a great lefthanded lock, please give them a call!!!!!
LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD!!!!!!

Best regards
Rolf

chris laubach · « **Reply #7 on:** October 31, 2025, 04:06:47 PM »

Hello,
The lock plate is 5-13/16ths in length

Here is a short video of so individual parts

If you have any other question let me know,

Thanks,
Chris L.

Quote from: WalnutRed on October 31, 2025, 04:15:47 AM

What are the dimensions of the lock? Can you post a picture of the internals?

scottmc · « **Reply #8 on:** October 31, 2025, 04:36:57 PM »

Chris, I sent you an email earlier and it didn't register since my sent file so will try again. Hopefully, the link you attached is the correct email.

scottmc · « **Reply #9 on:** October 31, 2025, 04:55:53 PM »

Disregard my comment. It worked...dahhh!

Rolf · « **Reply #10 on:** November 29, 2025, 11:32:52 AM »

Hi Chris,
How many have signed up for the lefthanded lock so far?

Best regards
Rolf

t.caster · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2025, 09:06:47 PM »

Is your mainspring cast, machined or forged???

WalnutRed · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2025, 11:47:13 AM »

Please put me on the list.

rich pierce · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2025, 03:43:20 PM »

I’m not sure Chris is counting responses here as commitments.

Above he said, “If you are interested in getting on the list for our 1740's lock please email me at williamsburgforge@outlook.com, The Price is $375 per lock.”

chris laubach · « **Reply #14 on:** December 11, 2025, 08:00:55 PM »

Hi Tom,
Our mainsprings will be machined in the flat state and bent / forged in the bend. I feel this is the best option for all our locks we are working to bring out. I have sent the CAD files to my CNC Vendor last week and I hope to start taking Per orders for the other 4 styles by January. Helpfully locks of the new styles will start shipping end of February.

Thanks
Chris

Quote from: t.caster on November 29, 2025, 09:06:47 PM

Is your mainspring cast, machined or forged???

Rolf · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2025, 10:59:08 AM »

Hi Chris,
How many have signed up for the lefthanded lock so far?

Best regards
Rolf

Ron Scott · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2025, 07:42:41 PM »

I have requested two of the left handed locks. For anyone considering a side by side Jaeger or Continental double flowler. This paired with the right hand lock would be invaluable.

chris laubach · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2025, 08:36:18 PM »

To date we have 15… 🤷‍♂️

Quote from: Rolf on December 13, 2025, 10:59:08 AM

Hi Chris,
How many have signed up for the lefthanded lock so far?

Best regards
Rolf

George Sutton · « **Reply #18 on:** December 15, 2025, 10:16:04 PM »

Put me down for one.

Hawken62_flint · « **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2025, 05:12:34 AM »

Certainly there are more than 15 people on this forum that could use a great left-handed lock for a build now or in the future. My order is in, but we need 3 times 15 plus a few more before Chris can get these made. Anti up builders!!! Thanks for thinking of us left handers Chris!!

AMartin · « **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2025, 01:10:37 PM »

put me down for 2-3 lefty's ...

scottmc · « **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2025, 03:14:23 PM »

Yes, I'm also quite surprised at the low number. I emailed Chris for 2 awhile ago so between us, we have 1/5th of the orders. Everyone on here gripes about the lack of left hand locks available so nows the time to get a good one. As you said....anti up!

Rolf · « **Reply #22 on:** January 07, 2026, 10:16:34 AM »

Bump to the top.

L T Grey · « **Reply #23 on:** January 07, 2026, 04:26:10 PM »

I sure could use one for a build I’ve shelved until… Chris has my order fingers crossed.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #24 on:** January 08, 2026, 04:55:05 PM »

And people wonder why I've been reluctant to offer left-handed options...

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Author Topic: Left Hand 1740's CNC lock (Read 2833 times)