Deer antler powder measures

CombatAK · Mar 5, 2018

I am looking for folks who may want to donate some deer antlers. My plan is make powder measures for black powder rifles. Of course all who donate will get a finished powder measure back in the grain size that they specify. I do not plan to sell them, but give them away. I am just starting to do some "Primitive" leather craft accessories too. I am only doing this for myself at the moment until I feel confident enough in my work.

If anyone has any they would like to donate, PM me.

Clovis · Mar 5, 2018

PM sent

4570inMD · Apr 1, 2018

Looking good:

CombatAK · Apr 2, 2018

Thanks to Outrider58 and Clovis, I have made several powder measures in 65gr and 70gr. I also made a ball starter with an antler handle. Three more BP revolver loading blocks. I am also making some rifle loading blocks so 4570inMD and j8064 won't scratch their butts. Also thanks to 4570, I have an awesome pattern for some leather lock covers. I will be making several out of sheep skin. Once I get a nice inventory of stuff, I will be doing a karma for a lucky individual.

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

Have you thought about making some cow's knees?

http://firearmshistory.blogspot.com/2016/02/what-is-cows-knee.html

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

Inigoes said:
Have you thought about making some cow's knees?

http://firearmshistory.blogspot.com/2016/02/what-is-cows-knee.html

Also thanks to 4570, I have an awesome pattern for some leather lock covers. I will be making several out of sheep skin.

Yep, that is exactly what they are. :thumbsup:

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

When you mentioned "lock covers", I mistook them for "frizzen covers".

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/112/1/FRIZZEN-STALL-RIFLE

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

Gotcha, but that right there looks like something that I can make out of leather scraps.

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

Inigoes said:
When you mentioned "lock covers", I mistook them for "frizzen covers".

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/112/1/FRIZZEN-STALL-RIFLE

Now all I need is a flintlock so I can take measurements.

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

CombatAK said:
Now all I need is a flintlock so I can take measurements.

Plan on 2 sizes, small and large.

Small is for modern traditions flintlock guns, like the PA pellet rifle.

Large is for traditional flintlocks, like the Brown Bess.

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

So, what you are saying is that I have to buy TWO?

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

Yep!

You will want a new online flintlock muzzloader, and an Old Skool flintlock.

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

I already have an inline .50 cal and a .54 cal Hawken percussion. Also, I revived your thread!

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

I saw that, it brought back fond memories of past memories.

I got a few additions for that thread. I have been delinquent in posting pics.

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

Inigoes said:
I saw that, it brought back fond memories of past memories.

I got a few additions for that thread. I have been delinquent in posting pics.

Here is another one and I think maybe, just maybe, you will recognize something that we talked about. That one is what I am using as a pattern. :party29:

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

That's a nice looking cow knee pattern. :thumbsup:

I treated mine with silicon to make the leather more water repellant.

CombatAK · Apr 3, 2018

I just stuck it on there for a photo op, it is sitting on a cap lock. Sorry 4570inMD.

Inigoes · Apr 3, 2018

The one piece of modern day technology that I added to the leather strings was a cord lock. It helps keep the cow knee from falling off.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F4MGIL...t=&hvlocphy=9059726&hvtargid=pla-348882845020

4570inMD · Apr 3, 2018

CombatAK said:
I just stuck it on there for a photo op, it is sitting on a cap lock. Sorry 4570inMD.

No worries. Percussion caps fire better when they're dry too.

CombatAK · Apr 6, 2018

A couple of new projects. Attn: Melnic, j8064, 4570inMD.

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