I always enjoy someone who really cares and has an honest passion for old school building and you sir are top notch.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I sure appreciate that. There will be more in the near future. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

All my adult life I wore boots, a uniform and did brain work. In retirement I wear flip-flops or barefoot, shorts/tee shirt and chose to work with my hands. You are just one talented person and I am in awe.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@VinceW187

2 жыл бұрын

Work with your hands is very fulfilling I find

I just found your channel brother. The most relaxing videos I’ve found to date with all the garbage going on in the world thank. For being awesome.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Glad you found them and I’m glad you enjoy. Thank you.

I love the videos, and am so glad KZread suggested these. So funny, I get lost in time, thinking I’m with you in 18th century America, and the. In the background, it a modern house with the garage door partly opened…

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you enjoy it. Thank you very much!

I like your Appalachian safety boots you wear in your shop. Awesome series.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

Awesome videos. A true demonstration of your comprehension on this subject.

Just love watching these old craftsman, absolutely amazing.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

I have really enjoyed watching your series of videos on building a flintlock. Can’t wait to see what you have next.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. More will be coming. My cameraman up and joined the Air Force on me haha. So I gotta try to do on my own or get another guy. Very proud of him.

...🦉... Excellent 🏆 résultats 🎰 BRAVO 👏 WOUAH 👍... Super Doc

We measure intelligence by academic means, in other words by mathematicaly or other scholastic means of measuring a persons IQ. The true intelligence of a person is to be able take matter and manipulate it in a way so that its outcome is what we see as an end result such as what this individual has and is creating. A true genius.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That is very very kind of you. Thank you so very much for that.

One word for this guy's work.(OUTSTANDING!!!!)

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated. There will be more in the near future.

I watched all seven of these today. Good job..if you had Mike Miller as a tutor, you do great work.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Good deal! Thank you. He’s been a huge help for me. He got me kickstarted. I truly love building them. It’s what I do full time now.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

There will be more coming soon.

It's amazing how this single piece of wood combines all these individual parts to become a rifle.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

Man I am LOVING this series

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good deal. I’m glad.

A useful tip, when you are in the process of fitting the parts together leave your pins long, it makes it easier to pull them. I used cut off cotter pins when I was building my fowler.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip.

Great videos watched all in one sitting. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge...

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You’re absolutely welcome. More will be coming in the near future!

I am fascinated that people back then made this and did it all without today’s technology You are great at making this and I hope you get even more views cause of your great work

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate that. More videos will be coming out soon.

@nicstar7764

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Arlight I’ll make sure to watch them

Вы большой мастер. Это очень красиво. Я завидую Вам. В моей стране за изготовление такого оружия я буду иметь тюремный срок.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

6 ай бұрын

We are super fortunate in America to be able to do this. Thank you so much for the compliment. I appreciate it.

Great videos! Did manage to catch the DeWalt cordless drill cameo at 21:34.... Pretty sure it wasn't the antique version ;)

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. Ya. Had to use it hurry it up a little cause I was about lose my cameraman for the day.

In the 18th century there was a type of "drill press" that Blacksmiths used (and probably other trades as well, like gun makers). A picture of one is in the book "Dictionary of American Hand Tools" on page 72. The "drill press" is basically a bit brace attached to a handle (beam). The beam is attached to an upright post that is attached to a base. "The Smith pulls down on the beam with one hand while rotating the brace with the other hand", as described in the book. These types of drill presses were usually made by the Smith himself. This might be a great addition to your shop!! I thought about making one myself. However, since my shop is basically set up to the 1890 to 1910 period, I have a couple of hand operated post drill presses already that I use. It would be a little redundant to have an 18th century type drill press. Who knows, I might do it anyway, LOL.......

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. That’s awesome. I’ve actually seen the one you’re talking about and found it very interesting. I am going to build a reaming bench and a rifling saw to have in my shop for when I do hand forged barrels one of these days.

@ironcladranchandforge7292

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 -- That would be awesome!! I went out into my Blacksmith shop today to see what I have and what room I have. I found a perfect "egg beater" type hand drill that I can use to make my version of the beam drill press. It wouldn't be exactly like using a brace consistent with the 18th century, but an updated late 19th century version, LOL. I even have the necessary wood to make it, so I think it will be an upcoming project. Down the road when I have time I'll forge a brace and even homemade drill bits!! I'll use this drill press for small stuff. I'm planning on recreating a 16th century triangular pad lock.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man. Good luck to ya!

thank u so much for ur videos, they are incredible

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

Youre doing a real good job there, nice work.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Greetings from Norway! "Dimwit - the last mountainman" salutes you! Found your channel today, and subscribed. Watched all your videos, and admire what you are doing. Smoothbore muzzleloaders are my favorite guns. I have worked with them enough to appreciate and understand what you are doing. Will definitely follow your build. Feel free to check out my antique guns shooting videos. Gotta love your period correct workshop, with no cheating by using powertools, and even wearing clothes of the era!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! When I was active duty in the Marine Corps I was deployed to Norway. Hell, Norway. Beautiful country but a little cold for my taste haha. We lost the footage of me carving and staining and finishing the stock. We will remake one soon.

@Dimwit_the_last_mountainman

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Welcome back anytime! I spent a couple of years in the USA in my youth. On a farm in North Dakota. Probably to cold for you...

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yep. Too cold there too haha.

I've enjoyed this very much. And there are a few things I learned though I am an experienced flintlock gun builder as well. Good going. I am, however, perplexed that you didn't make a new sideplate to fit when it was apparent the off-the-shelf one was ill-suited to the rifle.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

I know. I probably should’ve. But it was a personal build. Haha. Thank you.

@nonsibi1087

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 And a handsome personal rifle it is. I'm a New Englander who has been studying & building 18thC New England flintlock rifles & fowlers for a period of fifty years. And now that I no longer punch a time clock, I find myself, as I did today, building my latest gun at my workbench in my shop while watching & attentively listening to a brethren. Thank you! ;)

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Thank you. I do the same thing. Mike Miller and Hershel House haha.

This was a real enjoy to watch, too bad you lost the remaining footage. The stock blank. Is that something you bought or harvested yourself? the vice. Is that something special? Books, are there any you deem helpful. Sorry so many questions, I am located about as southwest as a person can get and I have found no one out here to ask those questions to. Saved your flintlock build play list and subscribed, cant wait to see more. Also, one last question, why bare foot?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I’m barefoot just because 😆. I’ve gone barefoot in the summers since I was a kid on our ranch. I purchase the blanks because we don’t have good maple in Oklahoma. There’s several different places I order them from depending on the customer. The vise is a jewelers vise from Grizzly tools. The heads swivel which makes it perfect for Gunstocks. I would recommend gunsmith of Grenville County, and Rifles of Colonial America by George Shumway, volumes 1 and 2. I’m glad you enjoyed the series. I’m gonna try to make more videos in the future but I’m moving to Missouri and have too much going on right now. Hope this helps.

An art. Have you ever considered making your own parts, or maybe you do? Excellent videos.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I have. When I was in Williamsburg VA they taught me how. But I’m still learning that. And when you make your own parts the rifle goes from about $3,000 to $30,000.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Also. Semper Fi!

@usmcscout0311

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Semper Fi brother. I thought I saw a mil bracelet in one of those videos.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

Do you make the flintlock components? It would be neat to see the forging and finishing processes to get those made.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That will be in the near future. I just got back from the only place in the world that still builds them like that. I learned and am going to try to get the hang of it and than make a video.

Eu gostaria de ver como eram feitos os canos das armas no periodo imperial ou nesta epoca de pouca tecnológica!

Awesome videos! I might have missed it but did you show the drilling of the vent hole at the pan? What size drill bit and did you have to take the breach apart or can you drill straight through? Thanks God bless!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

I did not show that. If you don’t use a liner I use a 5/64 bit and drill straight in. You can cone it from the outside if you want. Many were. And you can cone it from the inside as well, but yes, you’ll have to remove the plug. Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

@metalmeddling

Жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Thank you Sir for the reply! New Sub. Really hope you publish some more videos, love the content! Happy New years!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I will in the future. I moved to Missouri and am building a cabin. When it’s done I’ll start making more.

@metalmeddling

Жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 Show the cabin build! That would be very cool! Missouri sounds nice this time of year, im in the U.P. of Michigan very near to Fort Colonial Michilimackinac. Much success to you!

One way to reduce trigger pull weight is to gingerly taper the sear spring.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. You are correct. I just hate doing that haha. I will from time to time but generally I can get it with just where I place the trigger.

How much do you sell a gun like this for? Been watching all of these videos of your over and over.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoy. My Smoothbores go for $2,500 and my rifles $3,000.

Would like to know where you found the music for your videos I can't find it anywhere o

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

2 friends of mine did the music for me. But the actual song is called The Blackest Crow by Brittany Haas.

I just found your video`s on How to Build a Flintlock by Hand. I am really enjoying the step by step prosess that you provide. Thank you. I noticed at the end of section seven the was a quote that I liked. " The two mostpowerful warriors are patience and time". I wanted to research the author of this quote. Is it spelled Leo Colstop or Tolstop. Can you help me withn this ? Thanks so much for your time and effort. Richard

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Hey Richard thanks for watching and I’m really glad you’re enjoying. Leo Tolstoy was the author of that quote. I’ve recently moved to Missouri and am in the process of building a home and an 18th century gunshop. When it’s complete I will be making more videos. Thanks for your interest.

Friend, It has been a month since you last posted. Are you going to show putting the final touches on your Rifle and then shooting it? I'd like to see you do some other builds as well. It is quite satisfying to watch your patient xraftsmanship.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes. There is already a video up of me shooting it. It’s the same rifle I built in the series. We’re going to be filming a video in another week of me carving, staining and finishing a stock because we lost the footage of that for that rifle somehow. Stay tuned. I’m glad you like it!

@RVM451

3 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I hadn't realized that was the same rifle. Thanks.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

That’s okay. You’re welcome.

Is that the Brown Bess?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

No. It’s a Virginia style. But later period.

looking to take on an apprentice ?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe at some point! I have many things going on in my life right now. But I’m at least wanting to host schools for it one of these days.

Is he a Hobbit