A new flint. . .

[Dwayne]

I have been thinking for some time, of designing a new kind of flint for flintlocks. . .
I am thinking of using the parts out of a cigarette lighter. . ..

I would take a thin slab of hard metal about the size of a standard flint. . .
Drill a hole down the center (this is where the spring and flint goes).
cut a notch on one end and drill sideways to support the Flint wheel.

This can be done about three different ways. . .
1. Two thin slabs that can be held together with an outer thin sheet, so that everything is extremely easy to replace. . .Bad part would be the looseness of entire thing.
2. One thin slab, with metal on the outside that holds it together. . I like this idea. . .but I think the strength will be a little to weak for continuous use.
3. One thicker slice. . .hole down the middle, the center of the flint wheel drilled out to accept a little longer and thicker axle. This would be the strongest and easiest to use and adust. . .just a little more work.

Would anyone with a lathe like to play around with such an idea?

I can draw up plans if needed be. . .


Dwayne

 

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