I first met Chuck Edwards in October of 2001 at a rendezvous in bis hometown of Bloomfield, Missouri. I recognized him from a photograph in an article written by Ted Franklin Belue entitled "Chuck Edwards: Steeped in the Woodbury Tradition." As a gun builder myself I have been a longtime admirer of Hershel House (ever since the Foxfire 5 article), and more recently of Chuck Edwards.
The Twentieth Century Story of Two Extraordinary Frontier Guns, Part 1 Wallance Gusler
The '·pursuit of happiness" presents an endless array of opportunities. Over sixty years ago the pursuit of the 18th century American frontier became the major direction of my life. The two flintlock firearms that are the focus of this series (figs. 1 & 2) are extremely important as landmark survivals of the mid-18th-century frontier. They represent the conflict between Colonialism, becoming Americans, and the collision with American natives.
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 5
September ADA Collaboration Rifle Project update
Building a 4 bore flintlock rifle with Bill Raby Part 17
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 4
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 3
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 2
Building a Kibler Kit with Mike Brooks and Wayne Estes | August 2020 Day 1
Jim Kibler announces a new kit
Watch now as Jim shares some answeres to frequently asked questions, talks about a shop tour, and shares the news on the new kit heading into development! Very exciting times for the muzzleloading kit world!
All About Files | Gun Making Tools of the 18th Century and Today | Muzzle Blasts
When I was a young man, I apprenticed under a master tool and die maker. In the first two years I worked with him I seldom saw him use a milling machine, he did it all with a file. Being young and headstrong I would often complain, but his reply was always the same: before you can use the mill, you must master the file.
Photographing your work | Helpful Tip Tuesday | Jeff Luke
2020 Gunmakers Hall Incentive Bag by Jeff Luke
NMLRA Artisans recognized in the American Shooting Journal
NMLRA Field Agent Joe-D Baxter has been featured in this month's issue of the American Shooting Journal for their contributions to the Contemporary Longrifle Association 2020 Auction!
Calling all vendors/ craftspeople! We want YOU!
Are you a vendor or traditional craftsperson? We'd love to have you at the 2020 NMLRA National Championships!
How to make an 18th century money wallet with Jeff Luke | Craftsman's Corner #5
In this installment of Craftsman’s Corner, we’ll be creating a basic “money” wallet to carry your cash, as well as a few modern necessities such as driver’s license, business cards, and that evil plastic, because after all, nothing says farby like whipping out that modern, machine sewn nylon tri-fold to pay for goods at an event