What do you flinters use in your jaws to hold the flints?
I for many years used leather which is the common material that is supplied with flintlocks when bought.
About 10 years ago i wasnt happy with the amount of spark I was getting and my local gun dealer suggested trying some strip lead in lieu of leather. WOW!!!! What a difference. Holds flints great, doesnt attract moisture, HARDER STRIKE and tremendous sparks. I always use premium agate flints.
The lead is found at roofer supply places & most roofers have scrap. Not as common as it used to be but still plenty around.
I for many years used leather which is the common material that is supplied with flintlocks when bought.
About 10 years ago i wasnt happy with the amount of spark I was getting and my local gun dealer suggested trying some strip lead in lieu of leather. WOW!!!! What a difference. Holds flints great, doesnt attract moisture, HARDER STRIKE and tremendous sparks. I always use premium agate flints.
The lead is found at roofer supply places & most roofers have scrap. Not as common as it used to be but still plenty around.