Tyler made this rifle for me, I ordered it after handling and shooting another of his creations. This Rifle is everything I wanted in an Isaac Haines style, made without any modern tools! It rivals guns I have seen at Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. And it's a shooter! Tyler was great to work with....this rifle will be a family heirloom!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother!

@timothyhood3143

2 жыл бұрын

If you don't mind me asking, what was the cost of your rifle. I am wanting to buy me a flintlock and really don't know what price range to start. Thanks

@waynehoch3009

2 жыл бұрын

How do i order one?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good call.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Contact me through Instagram.

Мастер из прошлого ,в всовременном мире высоких технологий ...это смотрится как ПОРТАЛ ВО ВРЕМЕНИ ...БРАВО МАСТЕРУ ОРУЖЕЙНИКУ.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

What an amazing series! Found it by accident and once I started I had to binge watch all 8 episodes. Thank you!!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed.

This series was wonderful. I've put together several kit guns, but nothing this in depth. I feel like i learned a lot just watching.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

8 ай бұрын

I’m so glad! Thank you watching. I’m glad you enjoyed!!!

Really amazing series and beautiful work. I was personally blown away to see you use a hand saw to remove the bulk from the stock. I would love to see a video on barrel loops, especially with a swamped barrel, and also a reference point for where to stop drilling the ramrod hole. Thank you for your time and effort in creating these videos!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Hey! Thanks for watching! I will have more videos in the future. I moved and am trying to get my shop up and running again. I will do a video on the things you suggested. Thanks again!

Loved this entire series... helping me build the kit I inherited from my late father in law. Keep up the excellent informative videos

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good deal. Glad you enjoyed.

Nice series. Thank you for sharing the build. Liked your shop, the simplicity and the art of hand tooling and solitude of working. Seemed like I was there with you in the 1800s learning a wonderful trade from a master.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate that. There will be more in the near future.

Just finished watching the last video. Great craftmanship. Enjoyed the whole series. Thank you.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good deal. I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed.

I came across your video when I felt like I was getting depressed from loosing my job due this virus garbage. Once I finished the first one I was hooked and watched part 1 through part 8. Watching you work that wood into a beautifully finished work of art helped me relax and feel better. Just amazing. Thanks for the videos.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome man. I know all about that. That’s the whole reason I got into building them after the Marine Corps. Let me know if you need anything.

I have very much enjoyed this series. I will certainly be coming back to it many times. I know this must have been a pain at time to put together so thank you for taking the time to put this series together and posting.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

8 ай бұрын

It was a pain lol. But totally worth it. I’m glad you enjoy it and I hope it helps a lot of people trying to learn to build. Thank you very much for watching.

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing this entire series. Take care and have a great week ahead.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You as well!

Lovely work I grew up around good furniture so knowing fine woodworking transfers over to gunstocks...Please keep up the tradition and thank you for what you do

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoy it.

Amazing craftsmanship and skills. Truly mesmerized throughout the entire series. This is art.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate that a lot. There will be more in the near future.

Stumbled across this and all I can say is wow what’s treat, excellently crafted.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.

Yt randomly graced me with this. Watched the whole series. Look forward to more!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. There will be more in the near future.

I was riveted to every episode . What a craftsman. I use to take part in English civil war reinactsments 1640s period and so I hand crafted a fish tail match lock rifle. I know the amount of work that is involved,just in making the stock . My Match lock looked nothing like the beautiful piece you produced . You are an artist

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Gotta love a good matchlock! Glad you like them! And thank you for the compliments.

@cromwell13649

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 You are worth the compliment sir . I would love to visit your workshop and see you actually working on a piece . I have a feelig you are mississippi or kentucky region. Maybe I am wrong. Well done Sir. t

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I’m from Oklahoma.

Just recently discovered your channel. You are the Bob Ross of Flintlock wood work. Please keep your videos coming. I can’t wait to watch and learn from more of your work.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much. That means a lot.

@DangusSquatburger

Жыл бұрын

LOL I actually quoted "No mistakes, just happy accidents" during one of these videos.

One of the best series and he's a wonderful craftsman. I learned alot just from watching.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Thank you watching and the compliment! Glad you enjoyed it.

Man you sure do have some fantastic videos very addictive I watched everyone!!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Good deal! Glad you enjoyed them.

This guy deserves the recognition on the work he does, its just amazing... keep it up sir.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. There will be more in the near future.

So glad I came across this channel it’s very well shot and informative keep up the great work

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you like it. There will be more in the near future.

Man!! watched every minute of the first 7 episodes waiting patiently for the stain and finish on that beautiful curly maple. This was still really nice, but man, what a build up to lose the footage. well done on the build. awesome craftsmanship

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. There is a video of staining and finishing but it’s on a different rifle.

Excellent series of videos! Award winning craftsmanship. I'll be in touch!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I appreciate it.

Terrific series. I grew up in Oklahoma, and after a few years of traipsing around the world in the Air Force, I landed in the Boston area where I have lived for over 40 years now. It is OK here, but some days I miss the Land of the Big Sky. Great job on the rifles and the videos. Hoping to see more in the future.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Yes. Oklahoma is home for me. I understand the military life. Did a little of that myself haha.

Wow..! All I can really say is that! Phenomenal woodworking skills and gunsmithing that is one hell of a beautiful piece of art!!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Your videos are so pleasure to watch. keep forward please!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

I am a older disabled veteran,I would love to purchase one of your rifles. I am not good on the PC . But you work is of the best

Great work, sir! Loved watching this process..that's alot of work and your expertise shows!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Glad you enjoyed it. There will be more in the future. Thank you for the compliment.

Nice traditional work, I use a 6 inch metal vice as well. On each side of the vice about 18-20 inches, a sliding "L" shaped arm slides up and has a 1/4" carriage bolt with head driven into hole from inside with a wingnut on outside so that it supports the stock so when you hit your chisel the stock doesn't wiggle. I have a cousin who was actually born in a log cabin in Sequatchie, Tn. "gunmaker"

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome man! Yes I made me a brace since the videos so the bouncing will stop.

Love your content. Please don’t stop!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have more in the future. Stay tuned. Glad you like it.

I wish I had the pleasure of shooting a rifle that pretty. I don’t know much ‘bout flintlocks or anything like it but I know a beautiful rifle when I see one. Great video series man!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

Can anyone do this? Because it Rocks! I can rest assure from the fact that you make it look easy, can only mean it is easy! Finally something cool that doesn't require hard work, dedication and years of apprenticeship. I'm quitting my day job and using the last of my savings to buy some chisels a couple of 2 × 4's and a pencil! Next time you hear from me, I'll be rocking the Casbah! Rock the Casbah!

This guy is a true master and an artist.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

You have my sincere respect and admiration! Enjoy it young man!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe. I appreciate that.

Great series learned a lot it all came together when the first bit if finish was applied beautiful Thanks

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed.

My fiddle teacher from Blacksburg, Virginia made fine Kentucky flintlock rifles and I had the pleasure of getting to shoot them. I sure would like one of my own one of these days. Beautiful work and great job on your build!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Contact me through Instagram if you’re ever interested in one.

@fiddlefolk

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I certainly will.

Man, that looks like a lot of work. A beautiful job!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It is a lot of work. But very rewarding.

I just attended the nmlra spring shoot in friendship indiana for thr 1st time and I am hooked. Really enjoyed these videos!!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good deal. Glad you liked them.

Big fan of this series. Also wasn’t aware that you were in the corps. Keep up the good work brother

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

You make it look so easy. That is a beautiful gun. I am so happy that there are people like you out there keeping the old crafts alive.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I sure enjoy it!

I hope one day I'll own such a beautiful gun . Lovely work

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! You will.

Excellent video s.Good work of art,you have excellent patients to do this,verry inspiring. My third great grandfather,made these kinds of rifles also made shotguns ,pistols flintlock percussion locks.He was,borned in Aprl18 1806 died Nov10 1889.Also was a blacksmith,carpenter,and forged diferent things. I am a hunter. And gun colector.I bought my first muzzloder when I was 28 years old,and started collecting them. In 2011.I plan to be a gun maker like he was,etc.David Back from Menifee county Kentucky. And he owned 6miles of square land.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you.

Jesus this is amazing! Please upload more!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

There will be more in the near future. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

Very excellent, enjoyable and educational videos. Thank you, so much!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.

I love your hard working you are genuine, thanks for making this flintlock Thanks from india

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

I truly enjoyed this little series.Its said that you lost the footage for the other rifle but this one was more Prettier..You're vary gifted I subbed in Hope's to see more of your Beautiful work

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Yes, there will be more coming in the future.

Nice job. Helpful video. Do more of them.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I plan to. I’m building a cabin for a shop right now. I moved to Missouri.

man that turned out awesome great job 👍🏽👌🏽

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Great Series!! Very informative. I have made a kit gun before and I enjoined it so much that I'm considering trying to make one from scratch. Could you make a tips and tricks video or something that goes over technique or what to look for when buying parts?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea. Sure. Ill write that down and do that! That’s for the question.

hiii smarty u look always great u do hard work a lot I wish u always be energetic, healthy and happy coz I love uuu

Dude I love your channel and these build videos! Please make more it’s so interesting to see you work and watch the 18th century’s methodologies. Much love from a Redcoat, unfortunately born and stuck in England where I can’t do this myself!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I hear that! I have a relation that fought for the British. My 8th generation great grandfather was a captain in a Virginia unit and fought at 1st and 2nd Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, was at Valley Forge and Crossed the Delaware with Washington. Supposedly he was 1 of 2 people drag James Monroe off the battlefield and plug his would to save his life. He ended up being our 5th President of the United States.

@minisforerbody

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 damn! That’s some awesome history to have in the family! I’d love to trace back my family to see if any were there. I would guess not as I come from a long line of coal miners because of the area my family comes from, there were only one or two of them fighting in the world wars even! Mining was classed as vital so most of the men in my family couldn’t be drafted. Anyways, I really hope we get some more videos from you soon man, even if you’re doing the exact same stuff on a different build I’d watch it over and over 😁

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

There will be more coming soon. Probably be few months. I’ll be making a series on hand forging the parts then. But, I’m gonna throw in some other short videos with tips and tricks too. Stay tuned brother.

@minisforerbody

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 that sounds real interesting man, I’m looking forward to it 😁

Great video, thanks!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed. There will be more coming soon.

Great work. I'd like to have seen some pics of the finished piece.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Didn’t have any pictures. But the opening video of me holding it and giving kinda the history of flintlocks is the one I built in the series. Glad you enjoyed!

Awesome series 🙏

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@KankukanAiki

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Do you plan on showing how the metal parts are forged as well? Great work with this! Looking forward to seeing more from you!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I will eventually but I’ll need help doing it. It’ll probably be a little while before I can get to that. I am gonna make a video of forging a barrel at some point. And one forging the lock and one casting the brass parts.

Mate I'd just like to thank you for your service with the MEU, I myself have just gotten back from the 24 MEU as well and brothers we are even though we have not met. SEMPER FIDELIS TEUFEL HUNDEN

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Semper Fi! Thank you for yours as well.

@FieldToTableOutdoors

2 жыл бұрын

Saw the band and thought to comment this myself. I’ve loved watching these videos as I prepare to buy a flint lock myself. Subscribed for sure brother, SEMPER

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. Semper Fi!

Any more films coming soon? This is great content

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Will be. I just got back home from Williamsburg. Getting settled back in.

I put candle wax in the barrel inlet and I grease the barrel as well. I do remove my barrel every couple months and no rust on my barrel!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I usually use axel grease. Works very well. Not on all of them though. Some guys don’t want it.

You should make a flintlock pistol next. I would love to see that

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

I will do that. I moved to Missouri. As soon as my shop is back up and running I’ll do it!

I enjoyed that ,you turned a sack of wheat into a baguette

I am thoroughly enjoying your videos. I love your detailed instruction. Please keep them coming! I hope you do one on barrel hardware and details. I think I might be getting inspired to actually try to build one. Thank you for putting these out there for us to learn from. What kind of vise are you using? I like the height of it.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will do one of forging a barrel at some point. It’s a jewelers vise. I ordered it from grizzly tools.

I’m looking at a Hawken kit right now but I think the next one I’m going to try making my own stock

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck to ya. It’s addictive.

Thanks you KZread for bringing me here. 😊👍👍👍🇩🇪

Good job on your gun man it looks beautiful and cool 😎

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@jadenhaberlock415

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 no problem 😊

Great videos, makes me want to start one, beautiful wood, Roy Underhill would be proud of you...

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@jimsr.4019

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Bartlesville, OK.

Tyler.. I really enjoy watching your videos and the way you are using mostly all the tools that would have been used back in the 1700''s. Your shop is awesome. Looks like you are really living like they used to back then. I was wondering how you secure decorative inlays like the thumb medallion and the star ? Are they glued in ? If so what type do you use ? Look forward to seeing more from your workshop,,Thanks , Don Hilts

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Don. Thanks. Yes you can use glue or epoxy. For the escutcheons (wrist inlays) I use little pieces off of the same piece I cut it from, and form little tapering nails about 1/2 inch long. Drill your holes in the piece where you want your nails and countersink them ever so slightly. Doesn’t need much. I literally just use my hand and a countersink to do this. Then glue it of epoxy it and nail it in. File any overhang of the escutcheon flush with the stock and file the nails flush. Hope that helps.

Outstanding video- subscribed

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it!

@DaveCollierCamping

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 my pleasure

A brush works well for applying nitric, especially over relief carving.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I usually use cotton swabs but didn’t have a clean one.

Beautiful. Your video really took me back to the old days. In my emagginationes I went back to those times. You see I remember what Real Bread tasted like. People specially the young they dont know how a real Bread tastes. Yes and How everything took its time like the Rifle you are making....:

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you. It’s almost a lost art.

Bautyfol flintlok i whats al vidios what e greaf man love thos old guns gratiings from Nederland

I'm not a gun person, coming from a country that doesn't really have them, but I'll be damned if I can't appreciate the craftsmanship of your work. It's genuinely a great thing to see, when people keep old skills alive, like blacksmithing or as you do, crafting something that's as beautiful as it is practical.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Where are you from you don’t mind me asking?

@dominicpizzey1515

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I'm from the UK, we haven't really had widespread firearms in this country and the little we had were cracked down on after the Dunblane school shooting in the 90's. So it's not like we really missed them lol, farmers still have licenses etc and you can have them for range shooting, but there's protocols etc for that.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Got ya. Well thanks for watching. There will be more in the near future.

@dominicpizzey1515

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 I look forward to it, as I always appreciate someone who not only shows their processes, but explains them too, even if it's just a personal preference. The only thing I'd love to see more of, is the finished rifle(s) in all its glory, just to see thee whole process from beginning to end. Are the rifles you make indicative of the colonies, or were these brought over with the settlers? I'm not particularly knowledgeable about this era of America other than parts of the war of independence, such a waste of tea 😝

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

We lost the footage of the final. But the shooting video and the intro video is the finished rifle. Yes. They’re all basically rev war era with a few a little newer in style.

Wow!!!!!!!! Awesome

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

it would have been nice to see the final form all assembled and polished!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I know. We lost all the footage of the end. It sucked. The shooting video and the intro video is the one built in the series.

WELL DONE YOU !!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Beautiful work, I thought it was very entertaining to watch. I would like to learn how to build a musket myself.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed.

@ZMBRB-vc6kx

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 did you go to gunsmithing school to learn?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

All self taught. I’ve been researching flintlocks my whole life and building them full time for a while. I’m working at the gunshop in colonial Williamsburg right now. Learning to forge a barrel and lock.

@ZMBRB-vc6kx

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 well dang I gotta say! That is some very good skills for being self taught. What would you recommend for someone like me starting out in gunsmithing?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Buy some good tools. I get mine from woodcraft. Swiss made chisels are my choice. Good files, rasps and cabinet scrapers. Don’t be afraid to buy a kit for your first one. Jim Chambers or sitting fox kits are great.

That is a beautiful gun.you are very good at what you do sir.do you sell them by any chance??

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I do custom orders and build them to fit the customer. If you’re interested send me a message on Instagram under Golden Mean Flintlocks and we can discuss your interests and prices. Thank you Mike.

We need this guy on Garand Thumb

Excellent videos good sir, you truly are a craftsman of the top order. I was trying to find a web site of yours but could not find one, do you make and sell rifles, or is this rifle just for you?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I build them for customers full time. Custom ordered to fit the customer. If interested email me at goldenmeanflintlocks@gmail.com. Glad you enjoyed.

Do a pistol series please

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Will do.

New to your channel and I loved this 8 part series. What is a rough estimate of a value of a rifle like this?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good deal Vin glad you did. Thanks for watching. There will be more coming out in the near future.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike. I apologize. Not sure how that last message went to you haha. I’m really glad you liked the videos. Shoot me a message on Instagram under Golden Mean Flintlocks or my email at goldenmeanflintlocks@gmail.com. I’d be happy to discuss pricing with you. Thanks.

Great series. Learned a lot, sorry to be obsessive though. I missed the part were he, and forgive my layman's terminology, made the hole in the barrel adjacent to the pan. Could someone link me to the part he did that? Or if he didn't show that, if somebody has a video similar to it please send it to me I've been looking for something like that.

after watching all parts it would be nice to see the finished gun

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. We lost all the footage of the final parts of the build. The rifle that’s in the intro video and the shooting video is the rifle that was built in the series.

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Friend, you are truly gifted. I felt myself on the edge of having an epiphany about wood work and craftsmanship, simply from watching you. I don't know if you've ever read Krenov, the master cabinet maker, but several of your remarks parallel his. Did anyone back in the old days favor a lighter "Blonder" finish for Maple-particularly Birdseye Maple? I've always preferred a Blond Stock...

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And yes they did. You can make up some blonde shellac and don’t add any color to it. They also had tea stains and tobacco stains. I’ve never tried them but they did use them. Most all of the maple was stained dark back then to my knowledge. But some Gunstocks were left in the white and not stained or finished. It didn’t take long for that stock to turn black lol.

Do you use any oil on the finishing cloth? In traditional "French polish" finish, a few drops of oil help to lubricate the cloth, and prevent it from sticking.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I use a lot of walnut oil and then finish. After it’s dried I burnish the stock with feed and wax or turpentine mixed with beeswax for a polish. But if you apply the shellac very wet and keep swirling it until the whole stock is saturated it works very well. But I do that with a cotton dobber.

Instead of nitric acid, you can use vinegar. A bit safer to handle and easier to obtain.

Awesome stuff dude! Please, let me know if they're for sale!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my Instagram page Golden Mean Flintlocks. Shoot me a message.

What Kind of Wood ist the rifle Stock? You make a fine great Work. I Like that you Work without Elektrik Tools. Good whish fromm Germany

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s curly sugar maple. Most all early rifles made in America were stocked in maple. Maple is a little less common where you’re from. Most guns where you’re from were stocked in walnut. But Europe has beautiful walnut! Even curly walnut that is easier to carve. The walnut in America is very open grained which makes it a pleasure to work, but a pain to carve.

I love ya learn buds how do I go an get started I did two traditions Kentucky long rifles but nothing like ya are doin love ta learn the old way

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Biggest thing is, is lots of research on originals to get an eye for what they truly looked like. They were very thin. Lots of builders leave way too much wood on and they don’t feel as comfortable as the originals do. Get ya some good chisels and some files and a good rasp or two. That’s a good start. Glad you enjoyed.

@quinceyfoose4276

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 ty for the tip buds thank ya I wish I could hold one from back in the day but I'm trying an loving ever min of it

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you. I’m sure you probably will at some point. The books Rifles of Colonial America by George Shumway are amazing. There’s two volumes. They are awesome for research.

What was the name of the stain you used? I couldn't understand when you said the name of it in the video, but i'm curious now since you said its been around for so long!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

It’s aquafortis. I mixture of nitric acid, water and iron or steel shavings.

After applying the aqua fortis, do you neutralize the acid? I believe that ammonia or baking soda will stop the acid from continuing to affect the stock. I truly enjoy watching your videos... And thank you for posting these videos.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

3 жыл бұрын

On that one I didn’t. But yes, you sure can do that. I just don’t a lot of times because I feel like it makes it look more original. Really just depends on what the customer wants as far as looks too.

Huuuuyyyyyyyyyyyy es espectacular fasinante aprender ese Arte

I know this will sound like stupid question but do you think ABS plastic can be strong enough to be used as the body i am asking because i had plan of making flintlock Kar98k but i don't have enough resources so could i use the ABS plastic from airsoft kar98

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I am clueless on this. I don’t want to say yes, because I don’t know haha. Sorry I couldn’t help you.

Dang dude cool. But you couldnt show one clip of it all complete and together?

Absolutely perfectly done in full respect of tradition. Well done. I believe I'd have a scotch with you good Sir...or a Port for revelry LOL. Cheers!

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Curious what his rifles sale for so much work goes into them

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

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vacuum stabilization of wood...

Did I miss something? Watched 8 episodes but will we see it completed and test fired etc?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

4 ай бұрын

The one where I’m doing the shooting video is the rifle built in the episodes. We lost the footage of the carving, staining and finishing of that rifle. So I had to do another rifle to explain the carving and finishing.

Would the unfinished grains be aff3cted by humidity or elements. Thanks

@trinkladd

2 жыл бұрын

U answered. Great video

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

A little. But not enough to hurt anything. They used a lot of beeswax in their inlets to help. But a lot of them didn’t have anything. Some guns were actually let in the white and naturally aged just by handling it.

Hey man, the music you used is really beautiful, but i can't seem to find the song anywhere. Can you give some more info of it please?

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

It’s called the Blackest Crow by Brittany Haas. But I had a friend playing it for the videos. It’s her own version.

@gertmana1789

2 жыл бұрын

@@goldenmeanflintlocks9713 well your friend played it real good, she should put her version online somewhere. Greetings from belgium.

@goldenmeanflintlocks9713

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll let her know. Thank you. And wow! Belgium. That’s awesome!