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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #30 on: March 04, 2017, 08:10:55 pm »
Here is the fix for the chipped out place;

My initial repair sux;



Positioned a toe plate;



Scribed the stock width on the plate, senior moment, I should have inletted the plate first as the stock get bigger as it goes toward the center.



Cutting the toe plate t my scribed lines;



Marking for my first cut;



Inletted with the stock wood trimmed to the plate that I cut about 1/16" too narrow;



I had to file the butt plate to the new narrower width.



Done, a little extra bling never hurts. Of course I will have to refinish part of the stock to make everything perfect but I will be satisfied with the fix.


Offline chamookman

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #31 on: March 05, 2017, 03:19:45 am »
Great save Eric ! Bob
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Offline PaulN/KS

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #32 on: March 05, 2017, 03:15:56 pm »
It all looks good Eric. That toe plate just adds a more unique look to the rifle.
Now I am wondering how it will shoot..?  ;)

Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #33 on: March 09, 2017, 12:57:10 pm »
Well the saga continues; I was doing my final assembly (for the second time), put all the parts in the stock and the hammer wouldn't cock. A quick check of the lock showed that the sear spring plunger wasn't contacting the sear.

No problem I thought, a little oil and a tap or two should free it up, not so. Lots of oil and trying to twist it out were to no avail the dang thing wasn't moving. I ended up taking it to a gunsmith friend, we had to mill the plunger out, it was solidly welded in place with rust.

I don't know how the spring housing got moisture in it but we destroyed the parts getting them out. I found one place had had both parts,(about the size of an pencil eraser) and wanted $13 to ship them. I bought them elsewhere.

« Last Edit: March 10, 2017, 07:46:57 am by Eric Krewson »

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #34 on: March 09, 2017, 05:30:04 pm »
Wow, you're have to get creative with this "simple" build. :OK
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #35 on: March 09, 2017, 11:53:33 pm »
The original lock that came with my TC kit failed after about a year. I replaced it with an L&R lock and am very happy with the result.
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #36 on: March 10, 2017, 07:48:16 am »
If I put an L&R lock in this gun I would have a lot more in it than it would be worth finished.

Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #37 on: March 16, 2017, 09:33:43 am »
I guess you all are wondering why I haven't finished the gun and posted pictures; I ordered a sear spring and plunger on the 3rd from different places. The spring was delivered in a couple of days, when I checked with the company about the plunger I found it wasn't shipped until the 10th but still hasn't gotten here, I suspect it got lost in the mail.

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #38 on: March 16, 2017, 02:24:43 pm »
I'm positive the final pictures will be worth the wait. Gotta love the mail service...

Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #39 on: March 29, 2017, 08:57:04 am »
I have too many pictures in this thread that were zapped by photobucket to replace but here are the finished pictures from imgur.



The lock side;

« Last Edit: July 11, 2017, 07:46:21 am by Eric Krewson »

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #40 on: March 29, 2017, 09:20:45 am »
Beautiful work, Eric! Your attention to detail has birthed another treasure for sure!

Offline Stoker

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #41 on: March 29, 2017, 09:41:28 am »
Very well done..
Thanks Leroy
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Offline amateurhour

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #42 on: March 29, 2017, 01:39:33 pm »
man that turned out absolutely beautiful.


Offline Tracker0721

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #43 on: July 10, 2017, 05:19:32 pm »
Awe man, good read but all the pictures aren't there! My next project possibly and I'd love to see yours after reading this and your other posts
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Started a TC Hawken kit
« Reply #44 on: July 11, 2017, 02:12:07 pm »
Finished pictures up.