Pole Star Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Again, thanks to all of you for your support! I'll set about laying out a book soon. If once I've done that, I think I'll actually see it through, I'll go for it... Good man & don't forget plans for the punt & the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 I started thinking about the woodwork the other day. I dug out this piece of oak which has been drying for the past few years and cut it in half with the band saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangled99 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Writing is not my forte, so IF I were to write a book, i'd like to think it would sell a few copies to justify the time writing it. Yes please put me down for one, I've been following this thread from the beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) This evening I linnished the faces and put the radius on to match the action, then marked out where it will sit. Then i roughed out the rest on the band saw Edited September 2, 2013 by Wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Not quite there yet I'll sot out some mounting arrangements over the next few days... Once they are attached, ill put the action up in the lathe and turn it all as one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Writing is not my forte, so IF I were to write a book, i'd like to think it would sell a few copies to justify the time writing it. Yes please put me down for one, I've been following this thread from the beginning Sounds like a few people would like a copy then... (obviously the more the better ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) As ever I am in awe of your ability! Really looking forward to the whole thing being finished and fired, keep up the great work! And I would be interested in your book too! Edited September 2, 2013 by TIGHTCHOKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Don't forget to seal the the inside face of the oak as the tannin (can't spell) will rust the metal quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Don't forget to seal the the inside face of the oak as the tannin (can't spell) will rust the metal quickly. indeed it will i'd buy a copy or two of the book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retromlc Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satx78247 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Wildfowler, Personally, I want to purchase an autographed copy AND should you sell the story to TV in the UK/USA, I want to buy a signed copy of the script. yours, satx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexcernui Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 The profits from writing the book will pay for the next one you build. ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satx78247 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Rexernui, And then considerably more, I suspect. yours, satx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 WOW just sat here and read all 40 pages in one go, truly stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Wildfowler when your book happens & I am sure it will now ,what is the chance of the first few copies in numbered & signed & leather bound or half or quarter leather with some gold tooling & marbled papers ? & I like raised bands on the spine & gold tooling . Some of us on here who like our library & our books will know what I am talking of & if you get your publisher to print them on good quality paper & not cheepo magazine paper !. If there are enough PW users who want a quality book then I am sure it could be done , just a thought over the my port . ( serious thought ) Note I have a handful of such books & they will out last you & I by hundreds of years with a little luck , I have a friend who has a limited & signed copy of Peter Scotts Dawn Chorus but alas I know he will never sell it to me ! & I don't blame him anyway I have a limited leather bound signed copy with sketch of a Gry Falcon by Digbys Falcons of the World & I won't sell that either . ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Pole Star... I can get you a solid gold Rolls Royce... IF you ready to pay for it! :) :thumbs: I have no idea what people would be willing to pay for the book as a hard back, let alone leather bound with gold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 I haven't got any done of on the gun this week... I've been 'repaying' the mrs for her assistance last weekend! So for those of you who are unfortunate enough to have a mrs with horses, here is the latest creation... a set of mounting steps! The plans are here if anyone wants them! you can get a set out of one 8x4 sheet of 12mm ply and 2 lengths of roofing batten. I made them yesterday, finished them today and gave them a coat of stain. 2 more tomorrow and they're out of the man cave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Pole Star... I can get you a solid gold Rolls Royce... IF you ready to pay for it! :) :thumbs: I have no idea what people would be willing to pay for the book as a hard back, let alone leather bound with gold! Dont panic they are not beyond the scope of most of us & I have in the past had books rebound as such , best was an original copy of Beebs Monograph of the Pheasant which was published over 30 years & it was complete with its original printed wrappers , a truly magnificent work if you are a fan of the Pheasant tribe , google it & see pheasant tribe lovers . I also had a set of Rural Sports by Daniel ( 1807 ) complete the supplement published 13 years later rebound as such . ps its tooled in gold leaf which is thinner that paper thing . Have a word with the publisher about a limited signed & numbered copy ? & you will have number one , of course ! . Atb Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) If the new angling book market, particularly the carp fishing book market is anything to go by, £30-35 for a hardback, a little more maybe for a signed , limited publishing run copy and anything from £150 - £250 for a leather bound, limited run. The fowling market is smaller though, so maybe £5-10 cheaper for the standard hardback. Pole Star... I can get you a solid gold Rolls Royce... IF you ready to pay for it! :) :thumbs: I have no idea what people would be willing to pay for the book as a hard back, let alone leather bound with gold! Edited September 6, 2013 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoot and be safe Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I doff my cap to you sir, you are a very clever and talented fellow I came across this thread a few weeks back, but then couldn't remember where it was Now I have only finished reading the entire 40 pages and found them all fascinating. Your attention to detail is second to none, the photographs of the work in progress have made understanding the process much easier. The CAD designs and 3D modelling make you feel like you are part of the bulid. The punt looked great floating on the marsh, you showed great resilience waiting the extra day for the more favourable conditions. Great workmanship! Building the Punt Gun part had me on the edge of my seat (I would love to do something like this one day). I hadn't realised it is as big as it is, until I saw the pic of the barrel sleeve with a pen, that's huge The way you defended your designs of a breech loader vs muzzle loader were done very well. Personally I would think a BL would be more safe than a ML (as long as the thumb screw holds What size thread is it? I'm guessing around M8). After all you designed, built and have now fired a beautiful piece of art. The man cave is more like a man castle with all that equipment in there. You are one very lucky man getting the milling machine for £100, it has cleaned up nice. What will you do to secure the Gun? Is the Mechanism hinge easily disassembled, so you are only left with "a piece of pipe" and the firing mechanism/ breech plug in the cabinet with the "small Guns"? The cartridge looked massive next to the 2 3/4" 12g. What is the wall thickness on the finished cart? Don't envy your reload cost, mind you I wouldn't mind paying £50 to have a go Sorry for all the questions, but there is 40 pages after all Well done Wildfowler. Have a great season, Happy shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Every cloud - My mother keeps horses - ill always have at least one permission to shoot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) I doff my cap to you sir, you are a very clever and talented fellow I came across this thread a few weeks back, but then couldn't remember where it was Now I have only finished reading the entire 40 pages and found them all fascinating. Your attention to detail is second to none, the photographs of the work in progress have made understanding the process much easier. The CAD designs and 3D modelling make you feel like you are part of the bulid. The punt looked great floating on the marsh, you showed great resilience waiting the extra day for the more favourable conditions. Great workmanship! Building the Punt Gun part had me on the edge of my seat (I would love to do something like this one day). I hadn't realised it is as big as it is, until I saw the pic of the barrel sleeve with a pen, that's huge The way you defended your designs of a breech loader vs muzzle loader were done very well. Personally I would think a BL would be more safe than a ML (as long as the thumb screw holds What size thread is it? I'm guessing around M8). After all you designed, built and have now fired a beautiful piece of art. The man cave is more like a man castle with all that equipment in there. You are one very lucky man getting the milling machine for £100, it has cleaned up nice. What will you do to secure the Gun? Is the Mechanism hinge easily disassembled, so you are only left with "a piece of pipe" and the firing mechanism/ breech plug in the cabinet with the "small Guns"? The cartridge looked massive next to the 2 3/4" 12g. What is the wall thickness on the finished cart? Don't envy your reload cost, mind you I wouldn't mind paying £50 to have a go Sorry for all the questions, but there is 40 pages after all Well done Wildfowler. Have a great season, Happy shooting Thanks for your post... I'm glad you enjoyed it so far. The thread is indeed M8, however that will only ever see any pressure IF the breach plug fails. Based on the materials used, depth of thread and thread profile, that thread is good for c25 tonnes, so the m8 is only a closing screw and a fail safe. The gun is disassembled virtually entirely, action off, breach plug and firing pin in gun cabinet and the remaing parts all stored separately in the house. I worked out the reload cost more accurately and based on a standard load it will cost £31 - £32 per shot ( as I bought all the gear in bulk) which the mrs was over the moon about! but I do hope to be in a position to offer a trip or 2 out at next years charity shoot so you might well get a chance! I too am conscious that it is dragging on over a huge number of pages now, making it an endurance challenge to get through! I bink I put in one of my other posts, I have started work on a website for it, as a taster of what is to come in the book! ATB for your season too, Edited September 8, 2013 by Wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 easy to write the book.........just copy out 40 odd pages of the post and bind it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 I think you will enjoy your next project, whatever it is, more than writing a book. Just keep enjoying yourself. You can write books when you get old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I think you will enjoy your next project, whatever it is, more than writing a book. Just keep enjoying yourself. You can write books when you get old. Anyone know if there have ever been any books on the subject of punt gunning ! , there is chapter in Payne Gallways book The Fowler in Ireland but there must be others ? ATB Pole Star ps Colonel Peter Hawkers works might but I dont have any as they are very hard to come bye & expensive when they do . Not sure if it was ever reprinted ? Edited September 9, 2013 by Pole Star Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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