Yes. I have always used them. I’d just gotten moved into my shop when that was filmed and didn’t have any made up yet. They are a must for sure! Thanks for watching!
You need to acquire a rip saw and learn how to sharpen it. A frame saw might even be better for ripping that hard stock, as it allows you to use both hands to run the saw. Better work holding would be helpful, also (a traditional workbench would help a lot with that.)
I’ll look in to it for ya. I haven’t had the pleasure of building one yet. I’d be more than willing to do it for you. Contact me through Instagram or email. goldenmeanflintlocks@gmail.com. We’ll discuss it sometime. Thank you.
My gramps always lined up the barrell and stock by hanging them along with a plumb bob. Cant recall if he ever did a flintlock, but he restocked a mess of old rifles. Your way looks considerably easier to me. Much jealousy of your shop and skills, friend.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Very cool that you still answer to Comments :) Thanks for the answer, I'm looking up to build a flintlock-model and the right wood is important because it should look like a real flintlock, and not like a cheap toy gun.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 that’s what I’m meaning starting inside the line with the bevel against the waste can make it angle into your project, whereas having it ramp against the project with a bit more inside the line and then use the flat to well flatten. That’s just what I’ve always heard though I’m sure both work as long as you’re accounting for the movement that the chisel makes.
Absolutely. Whatever works for you that’s what you need to do. For my I’ve always been told to put the flat side against your work. It works for me but what works for me might not work as well for others. Thank you for watching. There will be more in the near future.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Right on. Between you, some old books, and the mad German gunmaker, Homemade History, I think I've got more than enough reference material to successfully build a beautiful mid 18th century longrifle.
Switched to a bow saw and had to have help to guide it. Handsaw is good for straight lines as long as you can keep it straight and it’s good and sharp. But sure. I’ll use a band saw from time to time as well to speed the cutting process up. Especially if I don’t have anyone to help me guide a bow saw.
Friend I am enjoying your videos a great deal. Where is your workshop? Do you also do pistols, double barrels and caplocks? Do you rifle your own barrels? Thanks you for the videos.
I do build pistols and have done and can do double barrels. I will do a caplock but usually no later period than the golden age. (1820-1840). I order my barrels from the best barrel makers already rifled, but by the end of this year I’ll be handforging, boring and rifling my own barrels every so often and also handforging the lock. My shop is in Bartlesville, OK. Thank you for your compliment. I’m glad you like them!
Yes. Hershel was a big inspiration on why I started building. Mike Miller was the biggest inspiration though. He was nice enough to help me in person at one time. Great people. I’ve been building for 3 years.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Building for three years! You are a true artisan. My grandfather who was born in 1893 had some unusual sayings. It was mainly how he expressed the phrase, such as when a cousin of his who had been in prison for murder prior to WW1 was released after a few years because the actual murdered confessed on his death bed . Any way Earn Tom as he was known frightened just about the whole town because of his willingness to shoot someone for almost any reason. He arrive to my grandfathers house right after his release. My grandmother only knew of his reputation and not what he looked like. My grandmother opened the door and Earn Tom asked if my grandfather was home. She told him that my grandfather was asleep upstairs taking a nap. He asked if she would wake him to tell him that he wanted to see him. She said he told her, " tell him his own cousin, Earn Tom is here to see him". My grandmother almost dropped the baby in the floor because she had heard all the stories about him. She ran up stairs to my grandfather and said in a very excited voice, " wake up Lloyd there's someone here to see you!" To which he asked in a irritated manner, "who is it?" She told him it was Earn Tom to which he opened his eyes wide and said to her, "The hell you say!!" So how does this long drawn out story fit into my reply that you have been doing rifle building for three years? My first response was going to be "The hell you say." meaning it took me completely by surprise because of the amount of skill and knowledge you have. However I don't think the appropriate meaning would have been confusing. Keep up the great work and ethics of the pride you take in what you do.
That is an awesome story! I like that very much! I’ve been into wood work with me dad my entire life but never guns. Once I tried my hand at guns and got a little help from a few people that knew what they were doing I took off. I’ve had a major passion for it ever since. Thank you for sharing that story.
You can look down it using sunlight. If you see a shadow while twisting it, it’s not perfectly straight. You can straighten them by a hard tap on a log or in a vise. Sounds crazy but it works. There’s another method you can use to check straightness by a string and a candle. But it’s difficult to explain.
You definitely need a more solid setup for holding your work. All that vibration and flexing of the stock is causing you to work much harder than necessary.
Not that I’m aware of. Some people have called them block planes. Some are referred to as rebate planes. But, as long as it’s round faced and smaller than the channel you’re working, it will work.
About 90% of all firearms built in America in the 18th century were stocked in Maple. Around the earlier 19th century, walnut started being used quite a bit for simpler rifles.
Sure you can use walnut. It just wasn’t as common if you’re planning on keeping it period correct. And even if you did do walnut you’re still good for authenticity. Walnut is great but sucks to carve if you’re planning on relief carving it.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 i think im gunna piece together my own kit. But im not sure if i have the wood carving skills to rough out the barrel. How much would you charge to do it for me....or do you know anyone that would be willing too? I plan on using a rice barrel with a kibler lock
I’m not real sure who would do it for ya man. But by the time you mail it to someone and they do it and mail it back it would be as expensive or even more expensive than your stock. Might as well try it yourself and nothing else at least you’ll get the experience from it. That’s just my suggestion though.
I may hit the leather strop 3-4 times while carving. If I feel the chisel binding it’s usually a sign it’s getting dull. Or if it’s tearing instead of cutting. I usually sharpen them on a fine oil stone every couple rifles I build. Sometimes if you have to use a stone you let them go too far. You should only have to use a strop most all the time. I try to stay away from stones unless I hit a metal part.
Not sure if you meant nizzle or nuzzle, but if you meant nuzzle, not too much. For little accent notches I slightly do it but not much. Hope that helps.
Yes. This was because I had just moved into this place and didn’t have time to get my shop the way I wanted it. The time we filmed it was the only time that worked for my cameraman. I hadn’t had a chance to build braces yet. Right after the videos were done I made some lol.
That's ok , I wasn't saying anything bad. Probably jealous at how good you are at you craft. I have been making things for years but nothing as nice as yours.
No one will see this… but did you know a musket is not a gun according to the goverment because of the fact that it only shoots 1 bullet and takes 35 seconds to reload. This also means you don’t need a gun license to shoot one(that doesn’t mean you can go and kill someone tho). Don’t believe me? Look it up.
I did know that. It actually applies to all blackpowder firearms. That’s why when I build one I can actually ship it straight to the customers doorstep.
I appreciate this guy time traveling from the past just to show us how to make a musket
Thank you for keeping the history and incredible skills needed alive.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
Those details… the shop,, a dog,, a fireplace,, bird whistles & the skills !!! makes watching this so good 👏🏿
Awesome man! Glad you like it!
Really is amazing content brother! Everything is authentic and well thought out, not to mention the mastery displayed. 👍
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
I built for 30 years and there are still some little things I've learned. Appreciate what you are doing!
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
Surprised someone so youthful so wise…The man that raised this young craftsman is a saint.
Thank you sir. My dad is a carpenter. I was raised around wood working growing up. I was very fortunate and still am.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 yes, you are extremely blessed. I enjoy your videos.
Thank you. Glad you do.
Major respect to you sir not meny of these old trades or skills left happy to see people keeping them alive not meny skilled craftsmen anymore
Thank you. I appreciate that.
EXCELLENT Video series I love this!!!! as a traditional gun builder in a log cabin ---GENIUS!!!
Thank you.
I have built a few kit guns but never one from scratch. You need to add a support on either end of your work bench. I did and it sure helped...
Yes. I have always used them. I’d just gotten moved into my shop when that was filmed and didn’t have any made up yet. They are a must for sure! Thanks for watching!
Townsends meets Forgotten Weapons, honestly, what´s better than this?
Thank you.
Really wonderful and deeply works. Many many congratulations bro. Love from INDIA🇮🇳🇮🇳
I love to watch craftsmen. Well done.
Thank you.
11:07 that is some golden advice there. Figured this out the hard way
Yep. Dulls them every time.
You are truly a craftsman at your trade. Great job.
Thank you sir. I appreciate that.
dude makes it look alot easier then it is
Thank you for sharing how you do the preparation, I always wanted to see how they will be made
You’re welcome.
Great knowledge, woodworking skills and explanations in the 5 videos. 👍🏻🇦🇺😁
Thank you very much.
Talent and hardwork
Yes it is. Thanks for watching.
Lovely watching. Great skills.
Thank you.
Good to know I'm not the only one to bend a saw like that
Hahaha! Ya I get carried away sometimes.
Hope you don't mind me suggesting, place the part you are chiseling nearer to the vice to stop the wood vibrating. Great work otherwise.
Yes sir. I’m doing that now haha. Thank you. And I don’t mind at all.
So awesome! These videos really do help
Good! I’m glad. That’s why I did them.
Great job
Thank you.
Do you do classes for people to come and you teach them and how much is your fire arms you build
I don’t offer classes yet, but hope to in the future. My smoothbores are $2,500 and rifles around $3,000 depending on how fancy.
Your one cool fella.
Tha k you very much!
You need to acquire a rip saw and learn how to sharpen it. A frame saw might even be better for ripping that hard stock, as it allows you to use both hands to run the saw. Better work holding would be helpful, also (a traditional workbench would help a lot with that.)
I agree. Just had to work with what I had at the time. I’m acquiring more tools when I can afford them.
Cool! Thank you. I will do that.
Not putting down your work, btw- there’s lots of ways to get where you want to go!
I didn’t take it like you were putting me down at all. I’m always open minded to learn from other people.
I would like to have a 1803 Baker Rifle Made. Any ideas on who and Where I can Have this made?
I’ll look in to it for ya. I haven’t had the pleasure of building one yet. I’d be more than willing to do it for you. Contact me through Instagram or email. goldenmeanflintlocks@gmail.com. We’ll discuss it sometime. Thank you.
Omg this is awesome awsome awsome
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 you are welcome
My gramps always lined up the barrell and stock by hanging them along with a plumb bob. Cant recall if he ever did a flintlock, but he restocked a mess of old rifles.
Your way looks considerably easier to me. Much jealousy of your shop and skills, friend.
That’s awesome!
fantastic...where did you get the gunstock?
Thank you! I ordered that one from Dunlap Woods out of Virginia.
Ypu remind me of i guy i knew in gunsmithing school
Must be a pretty good lookin feller haha.
You are the best, great job!
I'm a little late probably, but which wood was used for the rifle?
It’s curly sugar maple. Known today as tiger maple to some. It was use on about 95% of all firearms built in America in the 18th century.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Very cool that you still answer to Comments :)
Thanks for the answer, I'm looking up to build a flintlock-model and the right wood is important because it should look like a real flintlock, and not like a cheap toy gun.
I totally agree. You’re welcome, and I wish you luck!
I’ve always heard having the flat of your chisel against the line was bade since it’ll work outside your line as you punch down which I have noticed.
Correct. That’s why you always work to the insides of your lines. That way you can always take more wood off. It’s hard to add it haha.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 that’s what I’m meaning starting inside the line with the bevel against the waste can make it angle into your project, whereas having it ramp against the project with a bit more inside the line and then use the flat to well flatten. That’s just what I’ve always heard though I’m sure both work as long as you’re accounting for the movement that the chisel makes.
Absolutely. Whatever works for you that’s what you need to do. For my I’ve always been told to put the flat side against your work. It works for me but what works for me might not work as well for others. Thank you for watching. There will be more in the near future.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I’ve enjoyed it, it is great work
Thank you.
No inletting compound or candle soot? This dude is hard core.
Haha. I do soot the lock a little sometimes.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Right on. Between you, some old books, and the mad German gunmaker, Homemade History, I think I've got more than enough reference material to successfully build a beautiful mid 18th century longrifle.
Absolutely. Only way to accomplish it is by doing it brother. Good luck!
Hello man I have a question, From where I can buy a flintlock barrel
Rice barrel company, Colerain barrel company, or Charles Burton barrels is who I purchase from.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Thank you so much
You’re welcome.
Did you stop using the handsaw and switch to a band saw? The cut looks different at the forend than the rest. Just wondering.
Switched to a bow saw and had to have help to guide it. Handsaw is good for straight lines as long as you can keep it straight and it’s good and sharp. But sure. I’ll use a band saw from time to time as well to speed the cutting process up. Especially if I don’t have anyone to help me guide a bow saw.
I want to learn this and make my own
Give it a full send man.
Friend I am enjoying your videos a great deal. Where is your workshop? Do you also do pistols, double barrels and caplocks? Do you rifle your own barrels? Thanks you for the videos.
I do build pistols and have done and can do double barrels. I will do a caplock but usually no later period than the golden age. (1820-1840). I order my barrels from the best barrel makers already rifled, but by the end of this year I’ll be handforging, boring and rifling my own barrels every so often and also handforging the lock. My shop is in Bartlesville, OK. Thank you for your compliment. I’m glad you like them!
I’d have to cheat on the sawing part, power tools are too cheap nowadays!😂
I hear ya! It’ll wear ya out! But a really good sharp saw cuts it pretty quickly. Helps to have a bowsaw and an extra hand to help you out.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I can believe it
How long have you been making rifles? I think years ago I remember a guy named Hershel House. Does that sound familiar? Great video and job.
Yes. Hershel was a big inspiration on why I started building. Mike Miller was the biggest inspiration though. He was nice enough to help me in person at one time. Great people. I’ve been building for 3 years.
Full time.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Building for three years! You are a true artisan. My grandfather who was born in 1893 had some unusual sayings. It was mainly how he expressed the phrase, such as when a cousin of his who had been in prison for murder prior to WW1 was released after a few years because the actual murdered confessed on his death bed . Any way Earn Tom as he was known frightened just about the whole town because of his willingness to shoot someone for almost any reason.
He arrive to my grandfathers house right after his release. My grandmother only knew of his reputation and not what he looked like. My grandmother opened the door and Earn Tom asked if my grandfather was home. She told him that my grandfather was asleep upstairs taking a nap. He asked if she would wake him to tell him that he wanted to see him. She said he told her, " tell him his own cousin, Earn Tom is here to see him".
My grandmother almost dropped the baby in the floor because she had heard all the stories about him. She ran up stairs to my grandfather and said in a very excited voice, " wake up Lloyd there's someone here to see you!" To which he asked in a irritated manner, "who is it?" She told him it was Earn Tom to which he opened his eyes wide and said to her, "The hell you say!!"
So how does this long drawn out story fit into my reply that you have been doing rifle building for three years? My first response was going to be "The hell you say." meaning it took me completely by surprise because of the amount of skill and knowledge you have. However I don't think the appropriate meaning would have been confusing.
Keep up the great work and ethics of the pride you take in what you do.
That is an awesome story! I like that very much! I’ve been into wood work with me dad my entire life but never guns. Once I tried my hand at guns and got a little help from a few people that knew what they were doing I took off. I’ve had a major passion for it ever since. Thank you for sharing that story.
Why don't you hog most of the timber out with a router & jig settup & finish fit with the hand tools?
You'd surely get the job done a lot faster.
Actually. I’ve tried that. I’m actually faster with just hand tools. And I’ve ruined a few stocks with a router. And it’s not as fun haha.
How do you know if the barrel is crooked and what would you do if it were?
You can look down it using sunlight. If you see a shadow while twisting it, it’s not perfectly straight. You can straighten them by a hard tap on a log or in a vise. Sounds crazy but it works. There’s another method you can use to check straightness by a string and a candle. But it’s difficult to explain.
You definitely need a more solid setup for holding your work. All that vibration and flexing of the stock is causing you to work much harder than necessary.
I agree. I have built a brace since I made the videos to support the stock. It has helped tremendously.
Is there a special name for the rounded plane?
Not that I’m aware of. Some people have called them block planes. Some are referred to as rebate planes. But, as long as it’s round faced and smaller than the channel you’re working, it will work.
You really need a frame saw for ripping.
Really interesting and well done. Where is your shop located?
Thank you. It’s in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Congrats on your new shop. You seem so at home there!
Thank you.
so what kind of wood do you recommend if i decided to make my own flintlock?
About 90% of all firearms built in America in the 18th century were stocked in Maple. Around the earlier 19th century, walnut started being used quite a bit for simpler rifles.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 not walnut?
Sure you can use walnut. It just wasn’t as common if you’re planning on keeping it period correct. And even if you did do walnut you’re still good for authenticity. Walnut is great but sucks to carve if you’re planning on relief carving it.
I plan on doing this soon....but my router will be used a ton lol. I don't have the patience to do it all by hand
Haha. Hey man. Start with whatever works for you.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 i think im gunna piece together my own kit. But im not sure if i have the wood carving skills to rough out the barrel. How much would you charge to do it for me....or do you know anyone that would be willing too? I plan on using a rice barrel with a kibler lock
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 even if its just the barrel profile and ram rod, then i can do the lock and trigger cavities.
I’m not real sure who would do it for ya man. But by the time you mail it to someone and they do it and mail it back it would be as expensive or even more expensive than your stock. Might as well try it yourself and nothing else at least you’ll get the experience from it. That’s just my suggestion though.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 thanks man. I may give it a shot on some cheap wood first then use the maple.
What’s the brand of your chisels ?
They’re Swiss Made chisels. I get them at woodcraft typically.
Thanks 😊
You’re welcome.
How often does he have to resharpen his chisels?
I may hit the leather strop 3-4 times while carving. If I feel the chisel binding it’s usually a sign it’s getting dull. Or if it’s tearing instead of cutting. I usually sharpen them on a fine oil stone every couple rifles I build. Sometimes if you have to use a stone you let them go too far. You should only have to use a strop most all the time. I try to stay away from stones unless I hit a metal part.
Is that maple?
Yes it is. An expensive piece. Haha.
How often you nizzle your chisels ?
Not sure if you meant nizzle or nuzzle, but if you meant nuzzle, not too much. For little accent notches I slightly do it but not much. Hope that helps.
I find it hard to understand why you work on an unsupported stock, watching it bounce up and down . Interesting none the less.
Yes. This was because I had just moved into this place and didn’t have time to get my shop the way I wanted it. The time we filmed it was the only time that worked for my cameraman. I hadn’t had a chance to build braces yet. Right after the videos were done I made some lol.
That's ok , I wasn't saying anything bad. Probably jealous at how good you are at you craft. I have been making things for years but nothing as nice as yours.
At 2:40 to 2:41, this was the transition from handsaw to bandsaw. HAHAHA
I thought on a rifle the barrel had to be off to the side to allow for the cheekpiece.
Not if your stock is thick enough. Usually you only allow for an 1/8” cast off. And you still have plenty of room if you center it.
Where can you get the barrel
Muzzleloader builders supply. They’re usually made by Rice or Colerain. Great barrels.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713awesome thanks, great build
You’re welcome. Thank you.
What wood u use?
It’s curly sugar maple.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 thanks
I love uuu
2:42 was a bandsaw break
Vilm octor😮
No one will see this… but did you know a musket is not a gun according to the goverment because of the fact that it only shoots 1 bullet and takes 35 seconds to reload. This also means you don’t need a gun license to shoot one(that doesn’t mean you can go and kill someone tho). Don’t believe me? Look it up.
I did know that. It actually applies to all blackpowder firearms. That’s why when I build one I can actually ship it straight to the customers doorstep.
Cool
Also where can I buy one
If you want cheap starter one shop at cabellas or on gunbrokers. If you want a custom built one I can do that for you.
Thx
Topedar hool khahotahayi
Seems so tedious. Maybe my work ethic is just crap.
Pretty tedious, yes.
2 minutes was enough for me 😂🤣😂🤣this guys a joke.. He can't use a saw... Then he's out of breath after a 2 x 2 cut 😂🤣😂🤣😂...
But actually this is not Flintlock, this is a rifle stock. Great! Three parts about cutting wood. Wow.