I have been so enthralled with this series of videos that I've forgotten to comment on a few of them, as I am eager to get to the next video. Not only is your craftsmanship fantastic but you also do a great job of explaining what you're doing, and why you're doing it as you go along. Can't wait to see the finished product but I'm not skipping the line, lol. BTW, great job by the camera man as well. 👍
How did you get interested in this? I ask because my son is in the Marines and when gets out he wants to start a gun shop. I would be extremely interested in doing what you do as a specialty. Any help would be awesome
That’s exactly what I did when I got out of the Marines. Start buying good quality tools now as you can afford them. Swiss made chisels are very good. I can’t stress enough how important reading and research is in building. You have to know the history and architectures before building one. Don’t ever get in a hurry. It will cost you. I hope that helps some. History and the love of shooting and hunting is how I got into it. And it’s an awesome way of distracting your mind from every day life.
I’ve built several Longrifles myself over the years and can attest you are doing a wonderful job showing people how it’s done correctly. You have a great teaching voice too. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching. I also appreciate your nice plug for Mike Miller who is indeed a master gun builder and just a great guy too.
I'm extremely impressed that someone so young has this much skill, knowledge, and expertise about early gun making! It's like watching someone from the 18th Century. I'd love to know where he learned the trade.
I have. I had the privilege of working in a museum and being able to handle and inspect originals. We actually had an original Charleville musket that was donated and it was double loaded haha.
Those hollow screwdrivers are really neat! I have one too. I can recommend sewing a small tool roll for the insert that fits in the handle, both for easier access and to keep stuff from rattling around too much. Mine came with a tiny gouge and a chisel, so it's mostly for those
Your use of the candle soot is the same technique used by masons to build the pyramids. They would use chalk to create tight joints between their blocks.
Omg I love old guns did two from traditions Kentucky long rifles an it was fun but mine are percussion cap #11 cap 50 cal round ball do ya teach people how ta make guns or no I love ta do it from scratch I also love prarid Correct ways it's the best way ta do one of these very nice guns
I am looking at building a flintlock from scratch and I was wondering if you need to size the lock to the barrel. Like for a 32 cal barrel you need a lock that uses a 1/2” flint. Or does it really matter.
Doesn’t necessarily matter. If you get a small lock you’ll probably need a 5/8” or a 3/4” flint. For a bigger lock you can use a 7/8” or 1” flint. But no, you don’t have to size it the barrel itself. If you let the cock down and the flint is going to hit the barrel you either need to scoot the flint over or go to a smaller flint.
I was only using a rusty saw to check for straightness of the flat before inletting the lock. I do use lamp black or a beeswax candle for the lock when it almost fits. Then I can see where the final parts are hitting.
I have been so enthralled with this series of videos that I've forgotten to comment on a few of them, as I am eager to get to the next video. Not only is your craftsmanship fantastic but you also do a great job of explaining what you're doing, and why you're doing it as you go along. Can't wait to see the finished product but I'm not skipping the line, lol. BTW, great job by the camera man as well. 👍
The camera man was Jimmie Koons. He does a wonderful job. He had his work cut out for him!
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Thanks for the great work Jimmie. 🙏👍
I have never held, fired or build a flintlock rifle. This content is amazing to watch and learn from
Glad you enjoyed!
You are the Bob Ross of making longrifles. Great content!
Thank you sir. I really appreciate that a lot. There will be more videos in the future.
How did you get interested in this? I ask because my son is in the Marines and when gets out he wants to start a gun shop. I would be extremely interested in doing what you do as a specialty. Any help would be awesome
That’s exactly what I did when I got out of the Marines. Start buying good quality tools now as you can afford them. Swiss made chisels are very good. I can’t stress enough how important reading and research is in building. You have to know the history and architectures before building one. Don’t ever get in a hurry. It will cost you. I hope that helps some. History and the love of shooting and hunting is how I got into it. And it’s an awesome way of distracting your mind from every day life.
I’ve built several Longrifles myself over the years and can attest you are doing a wonderful job showing people how it’s done correctly. You have a great teaching voice too. Keep up the good work and I will keep watching. I also appreciate your nice plug for Mike Miller who is indeed a master gun builder and just a great guy too.
Thank you very much. Yes he is. One of the nicest guys I know. He’s always been there to help me out.
I'm extremely impressed that someone so young has this much skill, knowledge, and expertise about early gun making! It's like watching someone from the 18th Century. I'd love to know where he learned the trade.
I’m all self taught other than having the privilege of talking with a few other gun builders. Lots and lots of research and reading haha.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 And I would hope that you have seen, studied and handled origional peroid rifles.
I have. I had the privilege of working in a museum and being able to handle and inspect originals. We actually had an original Charleville musket that was donated and it was double loaded haha.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Your on the right track.
This is a very good video series ! This man knows what he is doing.
E Trump
Fairbanks, Alaska.......Former riflesmith GRRW Roosevelt Utah 1973-1975
Thank you very much!
Those hollow screwdrivers are really neat! I have one too. I can recommend sewing a small tool roll for the insert that fits in the handle, both for easier access and to keep stuff from rattling around too much. Mine came with a tiny gouge and a chisel, so it's mostly for those
Aren’t they the coolest thing!
I've made little crank handle chisels ,flat ended round end ended. It makes getting the lock plate in evenly a lot easier.
For sure!
Your very genuine, young man and I am sure will be master gunsmith some day. Excellent videos 👍
Thank you sir. I sure appreciate that.
Excellent video, you explain things very well.
Thank you Richard. Glad you enjoyed.
Your use of the candle soot is the same technique used by masons to build the pyramids. They would use chalk to create tight joints between their blocks.
You bet.
As a gun lover I am extremely surprised this content is allowed on RUclips. Love watching. I would love to own one. What would one cost?
Glad you enjoy. Contact me through Instagram or email. goldenmeanflintlocks@gmail.com
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Omg I love old guns did two from traditions Kentucky long rifles an it was fun but mine are percussion cap #11 cap 50 cal round ball do ya teach people how ta make guns or no I love ta do it from scratch I also love prarid Correct ways it's the best way ta do one of these very nice guns
I will be offering schools at some point. I’m not set up for it yet though.
@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 ohhh dam that be sweet
Excellent!
Thank you.
Can't wait for Shia LaBeouf to teach me how to build a flint lock.
I am looking at building a flintlock from scratch and I was wondering if you need to size the lock to the barrel. Like for a 32 cal barrel you need a lock that uses a 1/2” flint. Or does it really matter.
Doesn’t necessarily matter. If you get a small lock you’ll probably need a 5/8” or a 3/4” flint. For a bigger lock you can use a 7/8” or 1” flint. But no, you don’t have to size it the barrel itself. If you let the cock down and the flint is going to hit the barrel you either need to scoot the flint over or go to a smaller flint.
What's the name of the song used at the beginning of these videos?
It’s called The Blackest Crow. But that’s my friend and her husband playing. She’s on the violin and he’s on the guitar.
Would a router plane be a period tool? Would be great for inletting that plate.
Yes it would. I do use one all the time. They make inletting a barrel easy.
You don't use Lamp Black when inletting? I would think it a better option than rust, and probably more accurate.
I was only using a rusty saw to check for straightness of the flat before inletting the lock. I do use lamp black or a beeswax candle for the lock when it almost fits. Then I can see where the final parts are hitting.
I thought this was somewhat cheap until this part
Curly maple ain’t cheap.
Where did you get the barrel ?? Link plz
Rice barrel company.
A un qué usted es más jóven q yo tienes exelente experiencia mi experiencia es Escolta en Colombia y como segunda como armero
I like This movie
I have seen the effect of a lock being blown off, thankfully no one was seriously injured...but still not pleasant!
You’re right. It wouldn’t be pleasant.
How come you don’t wear shoes?
I’ve always gone barefoot in the summers since a was little. I enjoy it a lot more.
Instead of a pencil you really should be using a marking knife for inletting. Much more accurate.
I do that as well. I agree. It is more accurate.
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What's the name of the song used at the beginning of these videos?