madPete

Also if you dampen the leather, an awl works wonders for manipulating/opening the hole enough to get a needle thru... mP

Excellent!

if you can't get at it with a curved needle, likely would take the rest of the stitching out to repair and stitch the whole thing again. mP

oh, but to have such a decision to make ...LOL please post pics! mP

First, I appreciate that you want to do a project with the woodworking skills, and I can only say for the work and effort you are likely better off spending the time on a new rifle. I have a Traditions kentucky with a 2 piece stock that I built from a kit. it was $225 when I bought the kit and I bought it as an entry level way of participating in a Morgan's Riflemen group impression. I've gone back and forth over restocking it with a one piece stock in a nice chunk of walnut, just to make it more "correct looking". After considering the cost/effort to replace the stock, I then considered replacing the lock, turning the octogon barrel down on the forward end, and the other hardware necessary, i decided long term it was better, and more cost effective to just build a new rifle. In the end, I accepted my traditions rifle for what it is, a non authentic, but accurate shooting, reliable flinter and I am spending my efforts elsewhere. it will be used as a loaner for those starting out with nothing. I have also seen used examples that are much closer to what I envision in the $400-$500 range which is what you will have in it when you are done anyway (if not more). mP

Looks awesome! alas too many obligations in September already - maybe next year. mP

sign me up - camping 10X10 tent mP

no this party goes year round! mP

I second capt Bo. course I've a long ways to that coast... mP

Barnes and Noble just notified me that they shipped my order! Pressure is on now, GregF! LOL mP

Careful Stynky. You know what she can do! mP https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iUwa1YRFqBjPQHh200r7BtN_t80vfrc1ybQf2JqNQww?feat=directlink

Nice!

Awesome! adding to my list. mP

May 11, 1891 - On this date in 1891, the leaders of the Namoa pirates were executed by Chinese authorities beheaded at Kowloon. The group was named after the steamer they had captured six months earlier. Thanks to Jamaica Rose and No Quarter Given: https://mbasic.facebook.com/notes/no-quarter-given/today-in-pyrate-history-tm-may-11-1891-the-namoa-pirates-are-executed/200969226606412/

Resurrecting an old thread. How about storing in this: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iliNkwI2pHp0tw21MTV4MtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink mP

Welcome to authentic pirate history - where you make what you can't buy! mP

very nice!

Here's a rum (or three) to ye mate! Hope to see you someday soon! mP

So I suppose that means I'm not allowed in camp without it this year? lol

nice!!! can't wait to see it mP

HaPpY bIrThDaY! mP

Raises a mug... Happy Birthday! mP

Hoping your mug is filled with some great rum! mP

Welcome aboard mate! this site definitely offers a lot. especially if you ask questions... there are some very knowledgable people here. mP

there is a National Muzzle loaders western shoot here every year and there is a small rendezvous side event associated with the event. Although the rendezvous is small the vendor turnout is fantastic and I go just for the vendors. whether I get an hour or a day its can't miss from that perspective. mP