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Savvy Redneck
United States
Registrace 10. 06. 2012
I take on a variety of projects with the goals of doing them to the best of my ability and with minimal cost. The projects include from firearms, camping, kayaking, forging , knife making, pioneer reenactment, leather craft, fishing, survival Bushcraft, hunting and wood working. Each project is a true learning experience and i gladly pass on any knowledge i pick up on the way. The project list is always changing and growing.
Hawken Build, Part 2
The final part of bringing this Hawken muzzleloader to life. I hope you enjoy it.
zhlédnutí: 758
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Hawken Build, Part1.
zhlédnutí 402Před měsícem
I take a bare Hawken stock and build a nicely kitted rifle. The video includes quick shots of my journey to Friendship, where i went to find the necessary parts. i hope you enjoy the video .
New Life to an Old Knife
zhlédnutí 101Před 2 měsíci
i was handed a broken knife and asked to replace the blade . It was good to be back in the forge and getting my hands dirty again. the knife turned out good and the owner was delighted to have it. I hope you enjoy the video .
Keltec PMR 30 Dead Trigger Fix
zhlédnutí 134Před 3 měsíci
I was brought this Keltec because of a problem with the trigger. it would not fire on the first pull. After disassembling it many times and finding religion , i stumbled upon the fix for this problem. I hope you enjoy the video and it saves you sleepless nights and anger issues, Thank you for watching.
2024 Indiana Total Solar Eclipse
zhlédnutí 87Před 3 měsíci
I recorded the total eclipse in it's entirety here in Indiana. I hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
12 Gauge Stock Project
zhlédnutí 184Před 3 měsíci
I recently acquired a single shot, 12 gauge , from my Uncle. The butt stock was rough cut and damaged. As i worked the piece of wood, a very nice stock emerged. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and i hope you enjoy it.
Chiappa Lil' Badger
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed 6 měsíci
I put my own unique spin on modifying the Chiappa pack rifle to better fit my style. I hope you enjoy the video and i welcome any comments you might have.
Historical Log Cabin Repair
zhlédnutí 164Před 11 měsíci
With the help of my brother Greg, good friend Ashley Anderson, and the good Lord, We undertake the challenge of raising a log cabin wall that is over 100 years old in order tom replace a deteriorating log. It was a real learning experience from start to finish and it was a good time with this group. I hope you enjoy the video and this great experience we had. Thank you for watching/
Damascus Cleaver
zhlédnutí 104Před rokem
I start with 18 layers of high carbon steel and nickel eventually creating 48 layers of Damascus. The end result is a great looking small cleaver, with a wooden sheath, I hope you enjoy the video and the process i go through as i learn to make this difficult creation.
Lever Action Stock
zhlédnutí 98Před rokem
Another adventure in the shop. I was tasked with replacing a synthetic stock with a wooden one. Of course I went with my favorite wood to do this. It wasn't without it's mistakes and" what the " moments. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for watching.
Walnut Stain
zhlédnutí 89Před rokem
I step through the easy to follow process of making Walnut stain from natural ingredients. It's cheap and easy to make. So set back and I hope you enjoy this video.
Kentucky Long Rifle Make Over
zhlédnutí 4,9KPřed rokem
A friend asked me to add a touch to his Long rifle that he uses in reenactments. I made simple changes that really brought it to life, giving it a unique look. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you for watching
2022 Rendezvous on the Reserve
zhlédnutí 794Před rokem
A short video of The rendezvous that took place this year close to the site of Francois Godfrey trading post. I hope you enjoy the snippets of all the fun that was had during this weekend event of demonstrations, food, and fellowship.
Henry Survival Rifle Mod
zhlédnutí 4,1KPřed 2 lety
I was not liking the space eating buttstock of my Henry AR-7. So, I set out on an adventure to create a slimmer , yet compact design. The finished product was not only cool, but it was better than I expected I hope you enjoy the video and thank you for watching/.
Walleye Charter Adventure
zhlédnutí 305Před 2 lety
My brothers and I got a charter on Lake Erie and headed out to try our hand at limiting out. Great weather and even better times. I hope you enjoy watching this short clip of our adventure.
THAT WAS A FANTASTIC BUILD..JUST AWESOME.
@@Blitz98K thank you, I do enjoy getting into the thick of it with these projects. This was probably the most start from scratch him I've done for quite some time. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Nice job!
@@ltlrc5386 thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It was a fun, sometimes stressful, project.
Lol, Ryan just told me that's the one I gave him. That was off a CVA Missouri Ranger kit I built as a kid. Fantastic work
@@nategross7568 I was feeding squirrels in the dark on that one. I had to guess every step of the way. Thankfully CVS uses a lot of the same parts. Ryan didn't know what it was. It was a fun project. Thank you
Nice to see a Hawken without a crescent butt plate. Nice work
@@nategross7568 thank you, , it was fun getting the pieces that was shotgun close and then fine tuning then to fit . I was going for different enough to be unique, but close to original,not to be ugly.
You should try somme filework on that Brass spacer or engraving it and engraving every brass part Very good work
@@CarlDoucet-jm5kqThank you, I tried engraving a while back, it wound up looking like I used a sledge hammer on it. Lol. I need to develop that skill. I agree with you, that would be really nice.
Beautiful work, Sir! That is awesome!!
@@timblack6422 thank you good sir , those words mean something given with knowledge you have.
9:44 hell ya 🫡
@@OldScratch81 Thank you Scratch. It was a fun project and it turned out, which is always a great day. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment.
Beautiful blade
@@timblack6422 The handle was Ka-barish in appearance. With the pommel and handle shape. My uncle was excited when he unwrapped it.
Truth in advertising!
Is there a bag limit during tourist season?
@@ashleyanderson2859 ha, probably one. It would be like clubbing baby seals otherwise.
Nice job restoring !
@@larrydavis4730 thank you, I had as much fun as I did learning with it. I'm a great fan of putting new life into something others consider junk. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@@garymichael45 I’m the exactly the same way . I’ve built several kits and enjoyed building and restoring them as much as I do shooting . Isn’t amazing what some do trying to assemble a kit
@@larrydavis4730 It is. Us craftsmen have a hard time letting something go when we see potential.
Rooster: crows Owner: BOOM Rooster: Ok you can sleep awhile longer
Way better before...looks like some fancy coat hanger now and there is no storage space. Why???
@@bultacowally I needed it to fit inside a bug out bag with minimal space. The original buttstock just didn't allow me that. My goal in any project like this is to not modify it to a point that it can't be used in original condition. The wire stock just merely gives me another option. It goes with me in the original buttstock when I go kayaking or camping. I do appreciate the comment and thank you for taking the time to do that.
I been watching through some of your videos. Me and you have a lot in common
@@SpiritoftheOutdoors I'm sorry, I didn't get a notification for your comment. I appreciate your comment. I have always believed you can repurpose the things around you to a new life and use. Labeling it as junk to ease the guilt of throwing something away seems absurd to me. Again , sorry I didn't get back sooner and thank you for taking the time to comment.
Great video
@@Stewpadaso4661 thank you Stew. I realize it's made for a very limited group, but if it helps even one person... Worth it. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch the video. I appreciate it.
Spooning with a Redneck??
Your happy with that lock? At half cock and without a flint in it its already tipping the frizen forward. I bet you are going to have problems shooting it
I'm blaming my fat fingers , lol. The hammer does set close to the frizzen, and it did have me worried some. i admit I haven't shot it much lately, and if it goes South on me i will definitely start at the hammer. I thank you for the heads up and taking the time to comment.
Wow, great job on the build!
@@DaneStolthed thank you, is was a real learning experience to say the least. Sometimes I wish I was more book smart, lol. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Appreciate the level of output you gave but it ain't a perfect fit brother 😔
This was the first project like this that i had done. Granted it could have been better, but for my skill set, tools available, and know how, it surprised me how good it fit. Maybe "Perfect' "might be the wrong word to others. Sorry for that , and i appreciate you taking the time to comment .
Old because I work for a living!
@@ashleyanderson2859 that's certainly open to interpretation, lol
Excellent 🔨🔩🪚🔧
@@Stewpadaso4661 thank you Stew, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm sorry I didn't get a notification of your comment. Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch the video. I appreciate it.
Good wholesome entertainment! No skittles colored hair, or political agendas. Thank you
This guy reminds me of a neighbor that I once had. He'd stay up all hours taking apart lawnmowers and then burying the parts. Odd fella.
Lol, my neighbor just sets on his porch and yells at a dog in his yard. I don't think it's even his . Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch the video.
Wow, nice job. I wish I had seen this before I did all my mods. Nothing undoable, but spent money I didn't need to. I'll probably just take the stock off an old air rifle. Only thing I'd add to the kit is something for fishing. 🙂 Also, I got a butt stock pouch (which was too big for the original wire stock so I built it up with pipe insulation but can reuse the pouch on an actual stock).
Thanks Kevin, is thee anything better than taking something and making it fit you? the Air Rifle is a great possibility. The stock i used was thick and the room inside was limited. I do like that fishing idea though. i am glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for taking the time to comment.
I'm curious. You placed the bridge rather randomly. I always thought the placing was a specific measurement in relation to the frets.
My game plan was to set the bridge then adjust it and the string lays on the nut accordingly to get the string height I needed. This, like most things I do, was a hands on leaving experience. A light went on when I read your comment. That makes so much sense. I have total respect for any craftsman and they amount of skill they possess. I'm just one of those guys that learn more with my hands than anything else . I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment. This is one of the things I live about CZcams. I hope this helps.
Great work, I enjoyed your video
Thank you, I had a good time doing it. I have some more projects coming up. I appreciate your comment and taking the time to watch the video .
Is there anything you can’t do?!!
It was dumb luck, lol. There were more moments of disappointment and anger then anything else. It was a 6 month project that finally worked itself out
There ya are, Brother!
Heeeey!
Great job sir, a great first project! Will done sir 👏👏👏
Thank you Nigel, I learned a lot and really enjoyed it . I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment.
What size swivel attachment did you get for the barrel
Sorry for the delay, I had to dig through everything to get the size. 0.55-0.57.
great video 👍
Thank you, I was really glad it turned out so well. It's one I'll cherish, since it belonged to my Uncle. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch the video.
Ok, i'ma need one of those stocks... :)
I have done an earlier video where I actually make a butt stock for a shotgun. It's more detailed than this one. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch the video .
I totally messed that one up. Sorry, those stocks are common... And cheaper than the wooden ones. I picked that stock up at a show in Kentucky. But still, thanks for watching the video and commenting.
Very Cool 😎 Mods👌. Thanks for the Video 👍. New Subscriber 👍. Cheers from 🙏🇨🇦🍻.
Greetings from Indiana. I really appreciate you subscribing, I appreciate that. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch it
You do some excellent work on the inexpensive side too. I like it 👌
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I was raised to either learn to do or learn to do without .I appreciate you the time to comment and watch the video
Nice
Thank You, it was like something from the movies.
Excellent job
Thanks, the experience I got from making your stock really helped.
Looks amazing!
Thanks, I was really surprised how easily the wood moved
thanks for sharing this idea. greet from Malaysia.🇲🇾
Thank you from Indiana, I appreciate your message and glad you liked it .
I love it. I'm trying to get 8 inch threaded barrel. Can't find it.
Thank you Aaron, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I want aware of different barrels lengths being available, that's interesting. I wish you the best and thank you for watching the video.
@garymichael45 but I'd buy it. I keep emailing website that sells aftermarket barrels for Henry AR-7, but they won't even respond.
@@Aaron-ro4kv Check state and federal regulations. I'm guessing a barrel that long would make it a handgun. I'm not familiar with all the changes that have been made to the laws and every state is different. I just don't want the ATF knocking on your door.
Bro hole is shifted butt plate end is shifted I have seen a local gunsmith drilling the hole he did with wood he drilled from both the ends then he contacted the hole with red hot steel rod it is a complecated process
I tried four times previously to finally getting one to drill straight. it was a process to say the least. Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to comment. I apologize i didn't see your comment sooner, Thanks again.
Outstanding! Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing the build.
Thank you Robert, I'm glad you enjoyed it. It really was a fun, yet challenging project. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment .
I didnt see your brothers phone number to call. Do they sell the black walnut gun stock. If so is it already shaped like the one you have. Im redoing a traditions deer hunter .50 cal flintlock and want to do it out of better wood. Can you let me know about this please. If so ill buy some more stocks from them as my muzzleloader projects continues. Thank you.
Hi Robert, they have a saw mill in Northeast Indiana. I called them one day and told them what I was looking for. They called me the next week with exactly what I wanted. It was just a slab and I cut the blank out myself. It had to be cured, but I didn't mind , I had other projects going on.The phone number is 260-251-3138. I wish you the best on your upcoming gun build and thank you for watching the video and commenting.
Great video! What scope are you using?
A Simmons 4x15.i wanted to keep it as streamlined as possible to have the ability to fit the pack. Here in Indiana we have mostly small game, so the shots are within 30 yards . Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it.
Well, Done!
Thank you, one of the more anxiety ridden projects I've ever had. Lol
Wow. Upping your game! Outstanding!
Thank you good sir, sometimes being alone with my thoughts comes out for the good.
Great to see you back. Really enjoy your videos. Please keep it up.
Thank you Wolfgang, I really appreciate your comment. I am planning loads more videos this year including survival and the outdoors.
Great video, my mate bought one from a local gun shop when he saw it when he was with me as I was buying a CZ shadow 2. They make a great survival rifle, good job
Thank you Allan, the potential of this gun is incredible. It was hard not to get crazy with it and lose sight of the end product that would best suit my needs. It will be used in the coming fall for another video.
Great Job
Thanks Axl, it'll be in a future video, being out to the test
Long time no see!!
Ha, I watched you sleep the other night, does that count?
Creepy
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I think it would make your flintlock look much better if you would get yourself a Kentucky rifle brass butt plate from deercreek and put it on with a brass toe plate I believe you would appreciate your rifle more
Great suggestions, thank you. I am about to start working in the shop more, that would be a nice project
I think every one should own an ar 7 plus the skys the limit on how you can personalize them and the aftermarket support is growing.
I agree, they are truly a marvelous piece of work. It's a solid gun with capabilities that go beyond it's design/ Thank you for taking the time to comment, i appreciate it.
Top stuff mate 👍
Thank You, it was a learning experience from start to finish. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and leave a comment.