Frontier Repairs & Fixes

Repairs and fixes in the Old West.
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[@jerseyred9554]

The most entertaining channel on KZbin.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@tylerhorne2125]

For sure!

[@osianjones3694]

True

[@ericdee6802]

My Father was born in 1915, watching my Father repair things was quite interesting, and I'd safely say in today day and age, being crafty and reusing old hardware to fix something is a dying art. I've never seen a Man reuse a common nail as many times as I have with him. Back in the Great depression era, if he didn't have something he needed, he'd make it, and if he couldn't make it, He didn't need it...lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is so cool!!!

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

I reuse old nails and screws. Saves money!

[@GuyPipili]

So, that's where "this old house " by Bob Villa got its start! 😁

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!

[@BogeyTheBear]

Back then it was simply called "This House".

[@jmmartin7766]

@@BogeyTheBear And Bob Vila was... er... Bob Vila...

[@Brotherblade]

This old house once knew my children this old house once new my wife?

[@jordanhicks5131]

I unload ALL my wagons by tossing it off a cliff. Maybe this is why I lost that job with old west Amazon......

[@Long_Haired_Country_Boy]

I wonder if that’s how the postal service got the idea of bending, folding and mutilating their parcels?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That would do it. They don't like breaking their equipment.

[@BogeyTheBear]

"Now, why in the world did the wagon explode into flames after it rolled down the cliff?"

[@jmmartin7766]

@@BogeyTheBear Dang Hollywood!

[@dreadnought8363]

A fix I know about, is the possebility of making a button from leather.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good one!!!!

[@dreadnought8363]

@@ArizonaGhostriders also chicken bones can be used as needles or fish hooks, and you can make a cooking pot from birch bark for example.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@dreadnought8363 Great additions. I knew people would chime in. Thank you!

[@marianomurillo599]

i want a mustang for christmas, a horse obviously

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well, then go get one. They are considered "rescues" down here and they essentially give them away.

[@scottcroce5277]

Arizona Ghostriders Ive seen those wild mustangs pretty thin and underfed can see the ribs, but beautiful.

[@slamboy66]

It should be the "DOC" Holiday sale!

[@JEDiTV]

Another great episode Santee! Your rawhide repair reminds me of the fix I did for my broken forearm on my coach gun at this years CA State Championship match. Happy Holidays my friend! - Jed 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yours is definitely prettier.

[@Leverguns50]

Cool video 👍👍👍

[@aaronburratwood.6957]

What did they do with the handicap or the elderly in the old west Santee? I don’t imagine they’d just put them down like a horse.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oh no, they took care of them.

[@notfeedynotlazy]

What would be interesting would be to know about the blind in the Old West. I know what they did for a living in other places and times of the world, not so much in your period.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@notfeedynotlazy We'll do a video on disabled folks in the future.

[@jmmartin7766]

@@ArizonaGhostriders *Fun fact:* I'm pretty sure the Inuit Eskimos (in the 1800's), would sit their elderly out on the ice, to be eaten by polar bears... 😨

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@jmmartin7766 Well, that's one way to go.

[@Name-ps9fx]

I’ve always liked the Native American style of decorating rifles with thumbtacks...has there been an AZ Ghostriders video of that?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Not yet...one day!

[@firefox5052000]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Yes yes please do. I want to make my own copy of one of these rifles.

[@firefox5052000]

This might come in handy www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1311.R6.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xupho.TRS0&_nkw=upholstery+tacks&_sacat=0

[@M-1996A1]

I had no idea it was just tacks, I might have to add some brass ones to my Henry .22

[@JohnDoe-iw7zc]

I actually have a ww2 lee enfield that just has 2 tumb tacks both having stars on the top, one on ethier side and i thought it was an odd millitary marking I'd never seen , but the more i looked into it and learned about the rifle i relised its was probably trench art.

[@UncleDanBand64]

Yeah rawhide is some good stuff maybe you can fix your mug with it😂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'll have to get a couple more dog chews.

[@darthdmun]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Wow..... i never knew that a Rawhide chew could be used like glue. thanks for showing us how :) and just like yourself, i too have to buy some dog chews. ones that i will not give to the dog.

[@MCrewDude]

Great video, very informative! Have you already made a video about banks in the old west? Maybe cases of historic bank robberies?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It's coming!

[@indigowolf556]

This video was kind of like the Western version of macgyver. Pretty cool. Also I like that test pattern for the paws I remember that as a kid that was actually on the black and white TV until TV shows would come on probably like 5 or 6:00 in the morning you would have that. So even that is interesting on this channel. Thanks auntie for all the videos you make and for all the nice people that are on there and take time out of their schedules what a great group. 👍🌵🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@Platano_macho]

These repairs are still used in Mexico

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

No doubt.

[@vikingshaman3079]

Great video, that part about the glue sticks made from boiled rawhide actually gave me an idea for a future bushcraft video I'm gonna do.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The one I showed is a modern one, so it's a great idea. They said you could just lick it to get it activated.

[@vikingshaman3079]

Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@victorwaddell6530]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I dont know what type of glue stick it is that you can lick to activate . I'll have to look into that. It must be a hide based glue . I know how to make a primitive hot glue stick . Its made of pine tar , powdered charcoal and ground up rabbit droppings . I don't reccomend licking that or using it to fix your broken mug . Ha !

[@northernwoodsman]

Like the frontier time period :) Keep it up. I used rawhide for alot of projects. Think of it as Kydex. Put something in it while its wet, a knife for example. And it will mold the shape and shrink while it dries :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup, 1880s Kydex!

[@kengamble8595]

Yeah, I buy those rawhide doggy chews a lot...... and I don't have a dog ! 😊 If you start cutting one in a spiral around and around you can get some good strips for tie strings ! Purty handy stuff ! One of the best sayings " Necessity is the mother of invention " ! Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[@victorwaddell6530]

@Cindy Klenk I buy beef hearts at a grocery chain called Ingles here in the Southeast . There's a few ounces of tallow on each heart that I render and put aside . Old fashioned french fries were fried in oil containing tallow , but the vegetarians and vegans got the fast food chains to get rid of the tallow . Fies aren't as tasty as they used to be . Tallow is also good for making skin cream , lip balm , and waterproofing leather .

[@AdaM48state]

Hey Santee don't worry i can fix you mug. I just watched a video about fixing things with rawhide!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks. I tried. Hard to get it together with all the small shards.

[@Squib1911]

I didn't know about the yucca thread and needle or rawhide to repair a rifle stock. I had no idea plywood or corrugated sheet metal existed that far back. Good information Santee. Maybe ceramic repairs in the next video. You might need that.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!!!

[@andydaniels3029]

Just discovered the channel and thought this video might be a good place to ask: was there anything analogous to what we would consider a multi-tool today in the Old West and, if so, could you do a video about it please?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Probably the pocket knife was closest.

[@DarrenBurch]

Wow this was another great all rounder. I used animal glue back home on glass designs. :) LIKE

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Really? Cool!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

I have a big piece of rawhide to use on a quick draw holster....if I ever get around to it. Another great video Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, I've been wanting to do that very thing!

[@glennevitt5250]

Thank you Handy fix Using Rawhide 🤩 Great Video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@billyjeff2185]

Another powerful and inspirational video, Santee! I really felt that when I saw that rope around the wheel! Them pioneers had a real struggle! I'll try to hold back my tears of joy.😢💖 But thank you so much again, Santee! Hat tipped to you dear sir! 🤠🥃

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome! Much appreciated.

[@samuelclaessens7699]

Well, THANKS Santee!!!!!!!! I've been looking for repair stuff like that for a WHILE! Have you're self and the rest of good o'll Tucson a FINE day!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

I learn some great information on your channel. Awesome as always! Brilliant!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@majormadcat]

👍

[@pamelabrida945]

Hi Santee! You know you can always use those shards of broken pottery or glass to embellish homemade flower pots made from quick drying cement.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good idea!

[@TheStonehammerFiles]

you forgot pitch and spruce glue. The original hot glue.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Didn't know. Why I asked you all to add. Thanks.

[@GunsOfTheWest]

I-HAWL! Hahaha!! I love it!! Great as always, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@trogo3402]

Am I dreaming or is there a new vid and Shirts for sale

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You ain't a-dreamin'.

[@trogo3402]

This is gonna be good

[@dont4143]

The Romans had plywood two thousand years ago. Good video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep, and America didn't until 1865! Wild, right?

[@ScarletRebel96]

Nice video arizona ghostrider . something every home owner should know self repair

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@DARINBAGGSGUNOUTLAW]

Another great video Santee keep up the great work 👍😎🤠 That bandana you were holding up looks like a old pair of underwear with a hole in the middle for well you know 😂🤣 🤠 Later Pard 🤠 🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! that's whay the wife said too. Either way, the joke works

[@georgeearls3338]

Some native Americans did smelt copper.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hmmm...I"ll look into it.

[@doctorlove3536]

Hey Santee, was there rubber in the old west (something appliable like flex tape) Thank for answering my other questions Santee, YOURE THE TOP DOG

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They had rubber, but not in a tape form.

[@neveraloneadventures2240]

Wow i didnt know that about the raw hide bones thats awesome. Thank you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@robertreisner6119]

I have several older firearms with in the field repair. The oldest is an original HAWKINS from the 1830's, my most recent repair is on my model 70 Winchester 30.06 from the late 1950's, my moose gun. Keep 'em in service.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very nice collectibles.

[@007-Bond]

Hi Santee, Could you please make a video about Hygiene in the Old West (If there is such a thing.) - Hosea Matthews

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Did one! Called the Fragrant Frontiersman

[@007-Bond]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Cool! Will check it out now.

[@SakunaSwonaChannel]

I love the dinosaur at beginning the plant very useful ,1865 pinewood was used, love the history so much thank you for the video🙏

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks Sakuna!!

[@BJBlaskovichGaming]

Bill is always getting up tp something. Ruining Santee’s neckerchief. Not cool man, not cool. As expected with your videos, I found this informative AND entertaining! Put Dirty Dan’s name on the screen to warn us when he is about to wax educational! Hehehe, thanks Santee! Poor Grubby. 😞😞😞

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Hi guys. Santee now you got to work out a way to fix that mug 😊 ! You can use rawhide and make glue from it! I didn't new that! Great vid has always by the way. You great fan from Portugal and see you guys down the trail

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@SlickSixguns]

I thought the rawhide demo was cool and clever.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you. It's truly amazing stuff.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

What!?!?!? No bubble gum, baling wire or duct tape? Actually, pine pitch mixed with charcoal makes a pretty fair glue for fixing heads to arrows.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So I hear.

[@GathKingLeppbertI]

I remember a western movie where the Black lead character taught about the yucca needle and thread. Also about the root for shampoo. It's hazy and I probably am wrong but I think it may have been Buck and the Preacher. It may have been in Dingus Magee but I don't think so. I'll get back to y'all on this. And now back to the show I've strung wire. Posthole digging gave me my first blisters.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hmmm.....I'll look into it.

[@dlighted8861]

I guess you already knew that the ordinary original white glue wasn't much different than hide glue. My buddie warms up glue sticks in his coffee.😁 Was that wagon accident clip from The War Wagon? John Wayne and Kirk Douglas at their best.🤗

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Also, fish was used for glue.

[@utej.k.bemsel4777]

I've seen repaired stuff in Museums. Broken ceramics or wood bowls were sewn with wire. Or the gaps were filled with molten tin. They also didn't throw things out like we do. Every little scrap was saved to use it again. Think only of the wonderful quilts they made! Recycling was a big thing then. I myself repair lots of things. It safes me a lot of money and helps to reduce thrash.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It does. You can see it in historic gunleather and tools as well. Wire-wrapped. Great stuff.

[@crazyhorseranchaz]

🔫🇺🇸🤠,, SANTEE 👍 NOW THAT IS ONE OF THE BEST,, ACTUALLY TEACHING YOUNG AND OLD, TRICKS, LIKE RAW HIDE FROM DOG CHEWS. KEEP IT UP SANTEE, AND YOUR VIDEOS WILL GROW UP. I'M WATCHIN TO MAKE SURE YOU TEACH THE YOUNGENS RIGHT. NOT REALLY,, JUST LOVE THE COWPOKES AND SALOON GALS. SEE YEA DOWN THE TRAIL. 👍🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

We try. Much appreciated.

[@Saintbow]

Santee you beautiful mustachio bottle washer! I have been trying to choose a path on how to fix one of the rifles that were part of my dad's western collection he left me. One, is an old Ithaca Shotgun single tube break action that uses a lever to open up the tube (Yes, a break action lever action single tube single shot, shotgun...). The stock has a crack and I didn't want to replace the original and take away from it's history...but...Now seeing how you fixed yours with raw hide, I would be an idiot not to do the same. The crack won't run a risk of a failure and harm the shooter. So the raw hide patchwork will be perfect. Do you have any blue-ing favorite tricks you use, besides the well tested mustard trick? When I get done restoring it, i'll send you a picture.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome. I don't have any bluing tricks. I have touched up in the past with a cold blue liquid.

[@rhorn8038]

Well I must declare not only the host is sporting the AGR logo (quite nicely) but then it drives away in ugly green auto, but re shows itself on a rather green auto, then low and behold in a wavy tin spot, 3 times by my count? Very kewl and very much liked. Thumbs up!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I had to make up for its absence in the last two videos.

[@whotookmyhandle]

Why am I always so late? My notifications don't work. Anyway, interesting video! How about the rich in the old west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Better late than never. Good idea!

[@mcmneverreadsreplys7318]

The wrist on my 50 cal Flintlock split (horizontal forward and up but not completely separated). First, I packed it with 10 ton epoxy. Then, I wrapped it in rawhide and tied the edges together through the trigger guard tail. After it dried, I tacked it along side my trigger guard and cut off the area below (where the ties were). That was thirty years or more back. The fix is still holding.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right? I am so amazed by the hard bond it makes. Waiting for more things to break!

[@phillipg.stricklin3206]

Love your stuff, Santee ! You keep me connected to the subject I love. Thanks to you and the Arizona Ghostriders.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dennishein2812]

I remember the joys of fixin barbed (boned) wire fences, and the blood and scars. Never could do anything with gloves on.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Ouch!

[@Lithos715]

Here I thought they used chewing gum and baling wire to fix everything! That's what my grandpa said. Rawhide makes sense, though. Thanks for the great video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@richardliles4415]

I have made my peace with knowing that I am addicted to your KZbin channel.👍🇺🇸👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAHA! Thanks, Richard.

[@MobyLife]

An interesting channel. Living history, harmoniously smeshanaja to today.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@billsummy2412]

TOO COOL ! :-)

[@adamarthur2042]

2:25 them glue-sticks are pretty handy, and often they'd be made with pine pitch, in fact the shape and black color of the one in the picture suggests it. pine pitch is gap filling and was only activated by melting it over a fire. which made it waterproof (unlike hide glue). for a modern version try carrying around a hot glue stick and a lighter.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

So I've heard!

[@MPGunther1]

I Guess because of fumble fingered people like you they had tin cups. LOVE your videos Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Clutz is my middle name.

[@sherlockbonez]

But wheres the bearing buddy on those trailers?

[@janboogaerts1616]

The best rawhide to use for these kind of repairs is fresh rawhide. Right of the animal, just the flesh, fat, membranes and hair scraped off but not stretched. That way you can stretch it over the area that needs repairing, and it will shrink around it to get the toughest fix imaginable.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good info.

[@oldgysgt]

I have found several 19th century rifles with cracked or broken butt-stocks that had been repaired by wrapping tightly with bailing wire, (like the rope was used to repair the wheel spoke in this video). The wire was held in place with a small nail at each end.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I've seen that too on a revolver.

[@ryanmedina5090]

OK that rawhide fix was freaking cool. You know as a coffee addict, I get a little stressed at the idea of broken coffee mugs. My daughter recently chipped one of my favorite mugs. Her answer was you own too many coffee mugs dad. maybe I will use some rawhide to fix it. I also think we need a video on how they punished mouthy teenagers in the old west so I can share it with her.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I am the bull in the china shop you've heard about. Mugs, glasses...they don't stand a chance if I'm around.

[@sheltonhawthorne9369]

Anyone can sew thick leather. Ordinary Elmer's will hold it together while you sew it ,if its allowed to dry . Then use a small finishing nail held with pliers to hammer the holes ,using a small piece of board to protect your table. Plain thread is good, but obtain some heavy thread from dog food or horse feed sack if you can. Use a dollar store needle, then in and out the holes just like grandma did when she mended your shirt. And viola !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good tips! Thanks.

[@cavtroopermunoz]

3 hombres couldn't figure out how to fix their britches with a bandanna. Another great episode. Oh that Ariat link, I guess I could get another set of boots.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Please do! 10% off.

[@karlt8233]

My uncle has his dad's single shot 16ga and it has a cracked stock. My grandad put on a rawhide wrap that looks like it was installed wet and dried in place. This was done in the 1930's because my uncle was born in 1940 and said it was like that as long as he can remember.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Another existing rawhide repair! Love it. Thanks for sharing.

[@brightmark777]

Mister, your entire channel is a trip. Keep it up

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@musakirtanete6020]

Frontier Repairs & Fixes mntap bnget

[@heavenly4058]

i love the song playing in the background what's the name (also amazing video as always)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The Colonel

[@imaginationvacation3699]

Santee, Did gunslingers customize their guns in the old west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes, some did. Most of it was adjusting springs and slicking up the guns.

[@BogeyTheBear]

I have notches cut into the grip of my Dragoon-- one for every time my cat got her paws on it...

[@christianchase9909]

I intend to use rawhide from now on to fix my things

[@tylerhorne2125]

"Not recommended for wagon unloading." Glad you added that in there...I was just about to run out side and give it a go!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

See, this is why I'm glad I put those in there. If not, Tyler woulda ruined a wagon.

[@MrGray-dx8sw]

Nice lesson I've worked with yaka plant never with rawhide didn't even know that makes sense you can use buckskin.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right on

[@LakeshoreParanormal]

Nice video and great channel

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland.... No, scratch that..... Greetings from Apache junction AZ. I might just head down your way in the next week or two.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well, then we better hide the whisky. HA! If you do, lemme know.

[@bernardflood8289]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I sure will, and Batjac JW as well.

[@sailorbychoice1]

I think this is my favorite You Tube channel, lots of good info, a little light humor.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated.

[@grahamparr4710]

You could also use leather strapping, soak the leather, bind tightly, as the leather dried it shrinks tightening the repair.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I've seen those repairs, too. Leather can stretch as well, so my money is on rawhide.

[@M-1996A1]

I’m going to have to buy some furniture tacks and a bag of rawhide bones.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Go to town on it!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

On 19th an 18th century antiques I have seen many items fastened with Pine Pitch or repaired with the same

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@robertjensen1094]

Great idea. Save cost with some assembly required mugs.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@philp.3978]

I'm from Tucson so I understand this stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Welcome to the channel, Tucsonan! What part of town you hail from?

[@Flamme-Sanabi]

Native American T-Rex goes hard!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yá'át'ééh"!!

[@hacksaw434]

And that's why we can't have nice stuff!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'm the bull in the china shop you heard about.

[@rls303]

Outstanding Santee. Thanks

[@fallout0624]

Duct tape and WD-40 is all you need to fix any mechanical issue today historically it was whale oil and leather straps

[@wadespencer4280]

Can you make Arizona ghost riders decals?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I've got some vinyl stickers. If you want one, email me in the About section of this channel.

[@andesperadoeirinnach2112]

Howdy doody mister! I was wondering if you could do a video regarding lesser known outlaws and crimes? Thank you kindly sir, If you happen to read this! Yours faithfully, The Irish Desperado.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Will do. Signed, the Scottish Desperado.

[@andesperadoeirinnach2112]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thank you kindly! The west has always fascinated me from a young age, me and my grandfather, bless his soul, watched movies and shows and the likes, but unluckily never got to actually visit or witness groups such as yourselves because travel distance. Thanks for taking the time to read this! 🤠

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Always learn something new on an extremely interesting channel.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! Did you swipe me that bottle of Elijah Craig 22 year?

[@TheRevyr1666]

Hey Santee always entertaining, and educating. I have a question, I’m on the east coast, any idea where I’d be able to find an antique colt model 1877 DA .38?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'd go GunBroker.com to start. Thanks for the kind words!

[@TheRevyr1666]

Arizona Ghostriders always, I look forward to your videos every saturday, you and the gang are awesome. I love the old west. I always wanted to be a cowboy when I was a kid, and since I’m an adult pushing 30 in a month, I’ve been starting my collection of Old west clothing and hats. Next is firearms although hard to get in Upstate NY, thanks Cuomo lol.

[@UrbanKiwiana]

Good morning Santee loved this one.. wow I didnt know those chew bone things could be used for such..learning everyday 🙂,

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's the ticket, pardner! Learn every day.

[@UrbanKiwiana]

@@ArizonaGhostriders +best thing about life my friend one always learns new things it's a gift in itself 🙂

[@falloutpropguy]

Yusss i wanted to build a cva flintlock but a super used and abused trade gun insted of a wall hanger

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I get that!

[@briandenison2325]

How about religion, and frontier preachers in the old west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Workin' on that. Hopefully soon! Thanks.

[@ralphperez4862]

Nice one today. Gotta love all the old school technology. Still works.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

i believe that the gunmakers purposefully made them to be fixed easily and cheaply with only major issues requiring a gunsmith to become involved. they made more from word of mouth over their products being easily fixed than if they had made them hard to fix making people have to buy new guns every few years or so the rust that you mentioned: is that the same rust that you see on destroyed tanks and armored vehicles?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Especially flintlocks with springs. BTW, I didn't mention rust in the video, to my knowledge.

[@bostonrailfan2427]

@@ArizonaGhostriders sorry, must have mistaken it for another one one gun maintenance (binging can be bad at times 😳)

[@simiouno6125]

A good fix for a crack in say hard rubber grips, is fill with super glue and quickly sprinkle with baking powder or bicarbonate of soda. It makes a rock hard plastic.

[@simiouno6125]

Then paint to colour..

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Excellent tip!

[@foulanchor9537]

Raw hide! Darn. My father was a saddle maker in Taos when I was 6 yo. He passed away in the early 90's and left me his leather tools and a lot (I mean a lot) of rawhide. I need to look into using it. I also have a lot of leather he used for making harnesses, saddles, etc. He told me he never broke even on a saddle. He did make a lot of belts, purses which he traded for Navajo rugs and silver jewelry. Still have some. Made in the mid, late forties. He closed up shop when he was called back into the Army for Korea. Served in Korea as an officer and later retired as Dept of Army GS12. During his retirement in the Tucson area he repaired harness and tack for ranches until a year or so before he passed away. A real old time Texan.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I bet you could do his memory proud by making some leather stuff!

[@foulanchor9537]

@@ArizonaGhostriders On my bucket list.

[@petersack5074]

leather shrinks, after being soaked in h2o......

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well, not quite. You have to add another element to make it shrink. Heat.

[@WilliamH490]

Arizona Ghost Riders have you ever done a video discussing the brass block Indian rifles? We had one when I was a kid that the stock had been broken in a battle? Do you know anything on this topic? Thanks in advance!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'll look into it, thanks!

[@WilliamH490]

@@ArizonaGhostriders were you able to find anything about them? Do you know what I am talking about? It’s hard to find info on them? I’m not talking about rifles decorated with brass but about the rifles assigned to a specific native that were numbered on a brass block built into the rifle in front of the trigger mechanism?