House Boat Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm sure you realise what an opportunity a day afloat with JN is! an opportunity any of the great righters would surly have jumped at. Have a great day. HB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I do indeed... He is the friend I mentioned in one of the earlier posts, who's house I visited and ended up spending all morning there talking all things punt gunning and wildfowling. (He lives 2 mins round the corner!) Hence my comments throughout about taking advice from people I respect, A LOT! I look forward to meeting you next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Boat Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Is he still using AM's double Holland or has he gone back to the 1-5/8"? Do you know were PA's outfit went, the Humber maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Going to PM...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Membership forms for the IPA are available from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cookoff013 Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 how on earth did i miss all of this brilliant thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I do indeed... He is the friend I mentioned in one of the earlier posts, who's house I visited and ended up spending all morning there talking all things punt gunning and wildfowling. (He lives 2 mins round the corner!) Hence my comments throughout about taking advice from people I respect, A LOT! I look forward to meeting you next year! Perhaps in 30 years time someone will be building a punt and referring to yourself in the same tone, and so it goes on. Long live tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogwoppit Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi Wildfowler I have to chip in and say this has been a very entertaining read. I'm waiting patiently to see a pic of the gun mounted on the punt and maybe even a vid of it being used in anger. Bw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Wildfowler I have to chip in and say this has been a very entertaining read. I'm waiting patiently to see a pic of the gun mounted on the punt and maybe even a vid of it being used in anger. Bw Hello, Sorry for the delay in replying... I've been working on getting the gun mounted today so hopefully it wont be long until I can get a picture up and maybe even a video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Its been a while since I've had a chance to get anything done on the setup, due to one thing or another, coupled with the fowling season having started i've been spending most of my time on the saltings! Anyway, following the testing, cleaning the barrel was a bit of a pain, I used boiling water to get rid of the black powder but didn't have a brush to push through the rags so i set about making the cleaning rod. I made it from 3 hard wood handles joined by brass couples (machined by me) I linished the wood back to smooth it into the couplers. I need to get a stiffer brush but this one works ok for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Since then the mrs decided she needed a tack room so i built her one... I built it using decent materials unlike the usual carp you get for sale! Not punt related but this is caused a 2 weekend rest from it This is it finished and in situe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Last week I started making the gun crutch. This is the threaded rod that will hold the gun and make the height adjustable The brass on the end is to hold it snug within the tube. The tube end is machined to accept a spigot on a thumb wheel This is the thumb wheel being bored And now screw cut to match the M20 threaded bar here it is pretty much finished Edited October 13, 2013 by Wildfowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pole Star Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Don't forget the book , this thread has had so many views I am sure it will be a best seller among wildfowlers & shooters & will make you a pretty penny . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 This is how it will go... The setup is mounted vertically, when the thumb wheel is turned it makes the threaded rod move up or down through the tube in turn raising or lowering the gun. The design should allow smooth operation with minimal fixings and obstruction to the opening under the foredeck. I need to make a couple more small parts during the week, then i can mount it on the punt along with the gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 was getting worried that something had seriously happened to you,,,,, apart from the marsh,,, glad to see your back on,,, I was going cold turkey waiting for the next enstallment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House Boat Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Hi Wildfowler, I love the bottle brush on your very smart looking cleaning rod , beats the hell out of my drain rods!! I think you may find this page helpful http://www.ibhs.co.uk/Boiler-Tube-Cleaning-Equipment/Goodway-Boiler-Tube-Cleaning-Brushes/Brass-Brushes/p-106-248-681/ Edited October 15, 2013 by House Boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yeah, the brush is not great but it works ok. The one via the link is just the ticket though!!! I'll get one on order! (Thanks for the link ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Good to see you've been keeping your misses happy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I didn't manage to get any more done last week ad was away all weekend for my sons birthday so this evening was the first opportunity I've had to get some more done. I turned an end cap for the tube from stainless and machined out the end of the tube to make it a push fit. I punched 3 dents into the OD of the end cap to make it grip the tube and pushed it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 The end cap fitted tightly enough to enable me to turn the end and chamfer it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Just joined forum so I can say well done your the man to put the great back in Britain best of luck with your book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 This is from the other end. The counter bore this end is to accept the spigot from the thumb wheel and the smaller bore on the end cap (the far end) is to make a snug fit on the thread to ensure minimal sideways movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 I also made the clamp blocks. They're made from oak whilst the clamps are marine stainless. This is it fitted... Next i need to cut off the threaded bar and attach the gun crutch, then paint the blocks to match the punt... Just joined forum so I can say well done your the man to put the great back in Britain best of luck with your book that's very kind... I'm pleased you like the thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 good to see you back wildfowler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfowler Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Here is a short video of the gun crutch... Hopefully this shows how it works. The brass piece on the end, the spigots and the end cap all keep the threaded bar secure so it doesn't 'slap'. It also keeps the middle section rigid whilst allowing the bar to move freely up and down. http://youtu.be/8y9fI_4FQco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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