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Not to be too dumb (can't help it sometimes), but are the holes in the gates the space for the powder to flow through, and the slots only for the springs? If so, is there a stop that will align the holes with the nipples properly? Or am I asking too much. Probably, full throw on the gates will...

Aw, too bad. They will feel so lonesome and neglected. We'll just have to live with their lovely curves... :D

Bruce that flask is looking awesome! It's come together very well, doesn't look unbalanced at all to me now. I think I just had a picture of something in my mind that was impossible to make, and "knew" very well that you would do it anyway! This is an elegant solution, and I totally dig it...

I can answer that: yep! :) It's turned all gray though, not like the old days.

Thanks Brad. Is there a good, inexpensive CAD program, for Linux or Mac? What would you recommend?

I've tried working with CAD a couple times and it's just beyond my feeble intellect to get my arms around how any of those programs work. And I can't draw worth a damn; not like Bruce and most of you guys do. I end up with a knife that matches my original pattern almost exactly, but all the...

Yep, this is what I had imagined, roughly. Nice to know I'm getting in on your wavelength a little once in a while. :) I use PBC too, when I HT knives, and it's wonderful stuff. Don't know how I ever lived without it before.

I think I see where that's going. How long will the "throw" for each gate be? Just enough to open the 'window' to the flask? Will the ends of the gates be exposed? If so, you're going to embellish them somehow and I'm looking forward to what that is. This is one of the most interesting parts of...

You nailed it indeed Brad! Bruce, thanks for the explanation. I'm looking forward to how you install the springs for the gates, and what kind of springs they are. This is all a mystery to me. :)

Good luck with the new slow match! That video had me on pins and needles, especially when it didn't fire right off. And then when it did, the huge flame from the primer box flipped me out... Whoever shoots that bad boy is going to need nerves of steel and a steady aim! I'm sure digging the...

Sold! :)

I hate to say it Bruce, but I think Laurence is right. Bruce-made nipples are the way to go on this piece. Personally that would be far beyond my imagining, but for you it'll just be an everyday bit of work. I like the idea of adding decoration to them too. How will you determine the size of the...

So much fun! Naturally I've been so caught up in the gun that I hadn't thought about the accessories that will go with it. I think this might be the first time you've shown making the powder flask, and I'm totally psyched to see how you make the sliding doors and nipples work. Bruce, you just...

Todd, have no fear; you will sell out immediately at the Blade show. There's no other work like yours, and it's beautiful besides being so well executed. Be sure to enter some of your work in the various competitions.

Man that gunstock finish really makes the grain pop! I love watching you work Bruce. One question though; why did you lower the metal parts below the surface of the stock? Just curious. When you said that naturally I thought of taking the surfaces down, but you're smart - you took if off the...

Thanks Roger! I know what I've been doing wrong now and will see how even a coat I can apply to my knife handles. That's my biggest problem, and why I've been sanding between coats. Just need to figure out a way to get a nice even coat like you do. This is great, I really appreciate the time you...

Thanks Bruce!

Holy cow Todd, that's a beautiful knife! I'm going to have to check out your website now. :) Edit: Okay Todd, you are officially one hell of a fine knifemaker! It's been a long time since I've seen work as clean and detailed and original as yours is. I'm really in awe, and thankful for the...

That's about what I had figured. I sure dig this, always get excited when I see you've posted progress pics. Are you using a checkering file to do the groves on stuff like the primer box lid? I don't think I have one, but I can think of several uses of one besides what you're doing with it. I...

I totally dig that barrel hold down installation. And have I mentioned that you have the best tools around? That angled hand piece - and all it's specialized attachments - are just the cat's meow man. I'm definitely going to have to get a Foredom machine sooner than later. I'm making do with a...