Instructions & Hints For Assembling Pipe Tomahawks by Gerald & Alan Gutchess

Includes secrets of drilling handles, pouring pewter inlays, filing, finishing and more. This handy guide, filled with labor saving tips, helps you crate a beautiful and valuable pipe hawk. This booklet covers many different aspects of building replica 18th and early 19th century pipe tomahawks. Included are various techniques for putting holes in handles, pouring pewter inlays, installing silver inlays, fitting up heads, and much more. For those who are interested in building their first muzzleloading firearm, but are intimidated by the undertaking, a pipe tomahawk can be a good training ground. For a fraction of the cost in parts and time, you can learn many of the basic skills.