Raised Carving
My method for carving 18th century style rifles using only a handful of tools.
Red violin varnish for Lehigh Valley rifles
Photos and thoughts on violin varnish and other "red" finishes seen on original and contemporary flintlocks.
Silver front sight for octagonal to round barrels
An easy to make a custom front sight out of silver that is authentic and aesthetically pleasing.
Brass pistol buttcap - Making your own.
How to form a colonial style brass buttcap out of sheet brass using wooden molds.
Lehigh Valley Building Notes
Details to pay attention to when building a rifle in the Lehigh valley style.
Tab and Lug repair on castings
A quick demonstration on repairing misdrilled holes in triggerguard and buttplate castings, as well as barrel lugs.
Silver inlay and home made nails
Short tutorial on forming and installing silver nails from sheet silver.
Silver Barrel Escutcheon Inlay
How to inlay silver or brass into a barrel to create a flashy signature escutcheon.
My method for carving 18th century style rifles using only a handful of tools.
Red violin varnish for Lehigh Valley rifles
Photos and thoughts on violin varnish and other "red" finishes seen on original and contemporary flintlocks.
Silver front sight for octagonal to round barrels
An easy to make a custom front sight out of silver that is authentic and aesthetically pleasing.
Brass pistol buttcap - Making your own.
How to form a colonial style brass buttcap out of sheet brass using wooden molds.
Lehigh Valley Building Notes
Details to pay attention to when building a rifle in the Lehigh valley style.
Tab and Lug repair on castings
A quick demonstration on repairing misdrilled holes in triggerguard and buttplate castings, as well as barrel lugs.
Silver inlay and home made nails
Short tutorial on forming and installing silver nails from sheet silver.
Silver Barrel Escutcheon Inlay
How to inlay silver or brass into a barrel to create a flashy signature escutcheon.