This video showcases the intricate gunsmithing process of creating a new ramrod from ebony wood for a matched pair of Westley Richards muzzleloading shotguns. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the craftsmanship involved in this specialized project, highlighting the historical significance of the shotguns, which were made for Prince Albert. The detailed steps involved in crafting the ramrod offer insight into traditional firearm maintenance and customization.
This video demonstrates the process of installing an ebony forend tip on a rifle stock. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through rough shaping, permanent attachment, and final finishing of the ebony tip. This gunsmithing tutorial focuses on a straightforward stock modification that can be performed by enthusiasts. The ebony wood used was sourced from a previous safari, adding a personal touch to the custom rifle project.
This GunTec presentation features Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrating how to reshape and round an ebony forend tip. The process involves using scribed lines as guides and a rasp to file the ebony down to the desired shape. Additional lines are scribed to further refine the form, and a template is used to ensure a perfectly round finish. This technique is essential for achieving a more aesthetically pleasing appearance on firearm forends.
This video showcases a detailed process of inletting an ebony forend tip onto a rifle stock, specifically for 'The Model 67 Project'. Larry Potterfield, CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates using hand tools, starting with trimming excess material with a wood saw. He then marks and cuts the barrel channel using a round bastard file and a chisel or inletting tool. The process concludes with the application of inletting gold to identify and scrape away contact points between the barrel and the forend tip.
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