Good video. Thanks, Clay

Like to use a light table for the reverse drawing etc.

The roller on a zippo lighter might work for that tool?

Kudos for the tips. I guess I'm the only one who didn't know Mario updated his ED advice. His old way was a nightmare, but this new one is a piece of cake. Just go’ogle Mario Volpstein and thank me later.

Thank you for the great tutorials. You videos are great

That all looks okay until you want to hot blue the barrel, can't do it.

I am afraid if I were to try using a rotary tool I would more than likely turn a rifle stock into a pistol stock in the blink of an eye.

Thanks for the tips. I can also recommend a drum sander attachment with handle for a hand drill. You hold the handle with one hand, the drill in the other, and in between is a spinning drum with sand paper. Its a very useful tool for shaping. That grinder attachment scares me a bit, and has caused its fair share of accidents.

When one seeks to learn, it is best to learn from The Master. Thank You, Sir, for this wonderful education.

Dear Clay,. First of all, thank you for your effort. Great video. I want to learn this. Can you tell me what is the diameter of the channel (drum hole diameter) that the gunpowder from the barrel follows on its way to the Nipple? Thanks in advance

And again I learned a few new tricks. Thank you for the videos and for sharing your experiences.

Appreciate the knowledge share!

Seat on it and rotate.

Loved the intro. though I go get some popcorn and drink before the show. Great video. Thank you for passing on the tradition.

I have learned more from your videos, and watch them over and over until it is as if i were an apprentice in you shop. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Very well done.

We just got back home from a weeks' vacation in Williamsburg and the surrounding area. I am SO impressed with the level of craftsmanship that existed back then and still persists to this day...as evidenced through YOUR work, sir! Thank you for sharing some of your passion with us all!

Thanks for the lesson.

I have some silver wire, I have all the tools and some need sharpening to the proper size, I have the right sized hammers, punches etc. And just three days ago I was thinking about silver inlay to embellish an old fouler I’ve had many years and finally restored this summer. Lo and behold comes the Master of Grumpy Gunsmithdom with a silver inlay video that hadn’t even been loaded an hour! Plus I must mention as well of your excellent and patient explanations and procedures that are very much appreciated, well taught I. Spite of the lack of dancing girls! I have done some fret work on my guitars in the past, kind of similar, fine cuts with hammer taps and pre barbed fret wire. I do have flat silver wire however it is not as wide. I also have round, square and half round. My brother for a number of years made jewelry and I inherited his tools, although I already had most of those you showed being a cabinetmaker and restorer of period antique furniture, which I mentioned before I believe. My old fouler was in terrible shape and fun to restore. It has the triple lined checkering and I inlayed brass wire in the diamond shaped spaces as seen on your channel and I Thank You Kindly! I may need to order the flat silver wire as shown but I’ll see if my materials are possible to do. The round is good of course. Plus the rapid tapping inlaying the wire went well with the lively music that was Al’s much appreciated,,,,liked the polka too! See you next video and Thanks Again! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Impressive detailed work. I can't wait to see the finishing steps.

Great video. Thanks for doing this and keep them coming.

Realy nice and it is every single time a joy to learn from you. 😊

I wish i would have seen instructiins like this before i attempted to put a buttplate on a french fusil,guess ill have to fill finial inlet in with piece of wood and start over. Thanks as always for the instruction

Always enjoy watching u work u make it look easy

just a perfect job.

So much simpler than getting a one-piece buttplate/return right where you want it. Screw it now, nail it later (with glue) are the most helpful bits. And the "trust" you put into those stab cuts-tells me to stab deeper and know thy hands. Thanks.

I’ve restored period furniture many years and a few long guns as well. But I always learn something from you and appreciate it very much! You’re a good teacher indeed! I know I know, perhaps dancing girls would create a few more subscribers but the cost of that anymore is prohibitive! It crossed my mind that if you would wear a tutu doing your videos ,,,,,never mind,,,,too many weirdos, guys being gals, gals being guys or some kind of hybrid organism. Besides, your channel is a refreshing oasis within the cyberness and I Thank You Most Kindly! So take it easy cuz ya know how ya are and I’ll see you in the next video, which I’ve rewatched numerous times! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

A very nice and simple way to make this butt plate. I’ve made small bowl shaped copper and brass pieces for various projects. I often used a polished rounded hammer turning the piece and annealing, for larger things like dippers. But it would be easy enough to lathe tools as you did. Thanks so much for this Grumpily Great Guidance! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Great job getting a perfect fit!

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Love these videos!

Could those be poured in with maybe silver or other material ?

thank you sir

How about a series on making a lock

Lovely work again sir, just inlet mine on the brownbess build a few weeks ago. They are held with a hidden screw from the trigger guard and are quite hard to line up and get correct, managed it after a lot of fiddling around.

This is why this period of time when pride was taken with artistic abilities. The wood and iron and brass are a lovely contrast. Or one can purchase a stamped out steel and plastic firearm with no Spirit involved other than the spirit placed within by AI or machine guided lasers. I say Yuck but if course, each to his own. But as my Mentor said years ago, to use your skills in all aspects of your work. After all, as creative beings it’s only natural. Kind Thanks as always and Much Appreciation. DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

Another Lovely and very well instructed how to that’s very enjoyable! Plus any dancing girls would only lead to mistakes and distractions, which would make for lousy work! (As learned in my youth)! Kind Thanks and Please continue the Grumpydom! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

I'd cut that long bit down to about 4" for less wobble and such. I'm still mucking around with set triggers, and haven't done one of these yet. Good to have a video from an expert on it. Thanks.

Another very informative video! Thank you!

Thank you for covering the trigger install. Reading how to do it left some questions, watching you do it with an explanation, as you said, made it pretty simple, now I understand. I picked up a lot, as I normally do from your videos. Looking forward to your next installment, Thank You again!

Need to trim your finger nails there grumpy 😬😂

Your timing of this video is incredible! This is the next step in our build. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Like always, great vedio. Thank you so much.

I did enjoy your masterpiece. Thanks.

Awsome

Thanks for great information and instruction! It compensates for the dancing girls and fireworks. But doing this work, who has the time for that stuff anyway? Guns don’t argue or dance but they do shoot plum good! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

I have been making flintlocks rifles and pistols for a number of years. It is great to learn new ways to do things. Have you ever considered putting this information on DVD's?

Excellent. Have you given any thought to putting these on dvds? Thank you.

No trigger plate? I’m asking because I see you rounding that area.

Great video. The Old masters we all admire would have loved modern tools!