Coning tools. Made to order

[J Shingler]

Just finished these three up for a fellow member. 50. 54. And 58 If anyone else would like one or more I make them to order. 54 cal to 62 cal $45. 50 cal and under $40. Plus shipping.  They work very well. The long pilot on the nose of the tool keeps everything straight and even. They are hand turned on a lathe in one operation. Meaning everything stays concentric. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!!

Jeff

[J Shingler]

Guys, thank you for the orders!

I can also bring a few to the Carlisle 18th Century show in PA Feb 6th and 7th. Just let me know and save on shipping!

Thanks
Jeff

[J Shingler]

Bump to the top.
I will have a couple 45 cal, 50 cal, and 54 cal. Tools with me at the Carlisle show.
Look me up at Peg Leg Leather Speciality table. Save on shipping.
Jeff

[gmkmd]

Forgive my ignorance, but what are these used for?

[Karl Kunkel]

Coning the muzzle.

[J Shingler]

Forgive my ignorance, but what are these used for?

Karl is correct. This cones or flairs the muzzle slightly so that you generally do not need a short starter. You are able to push a patch ball combination flush with the muzzle with your thumb. Then either cut your patch or if using pre cuts, run it home with your standard under barrel rod. I find loading much easier and I have never had accuracy get worse. In a few cases it got better, but that was probably from a damaged crown to begin with.

Jeff

[gmkmd]

I see.  But if it's made of brass, how does it cut the muzzle?

[Martin S.]

You wrap sandpaper around it.