Powder flask

[DragoonRick]

Anybody here make powder flask from brass or copper  sheet metal ?
 I can’t find information about this craft.  Or of sheet brass working.

[ShotgunDave]

I've never done it. But it sure would be interesting to try.

[Zulch]

Rick. I have never read anything about anyone making their own flask🤔 I agree with Dave. That would be interesting. Are you considering giving it a try?

[DragoonRick]

I’m thinking about trying.  I’m researching proper brass sheet,  appropriate gauge,  forming tools etc.  I’ve done some brass work some years ago when I made a thimble and nose cap for my flint lock.  Those  parts have been working for 10 years.  Use a stump hollowed out, wooden hammer.  Heat and aneal,  start over.  Clean the surface with LSR cleaner, solder the parts.  It’s like joining copper plumbing pipeline 

[Zulch]

I’m thinking about trying.  I’m researching proper brass sheet,  appropriate gauge,  forming tools etc.  I’ve done some brass work some years ago when I made a thimble and nose cap for my flint lock.  Those  parts have been working for 10 years.  Use a stump hollowed out, wooden hammer.  Heat and aneal,  start over.  Clean the surface with LSR cleaner, solder the parts.  It’s like joining copper plumbing pipeline

I have no doubt that your thread will be looked by many a folk. So glad your are going to do this. May have to buy one from you when you get to that point.

[ShotgunDave]

Subscribed!!!

I'll be waiting anxiously for your posts Rick.

[Miguel Loco]

Go for it Rick!

[Marshal Will]

Looking forward to seeing your work on this. Thumbs-up!

[Sooty Barrels]

Sounds very interesting 

[Bob Dwyer]

Count me in!

Bob

[Zulch]

I’m thinking about trying.  I’m researching proper brass sheet,  appropriate gauge,  forming tools etc.  I’ve done some brass work some years ago when I made a thimble and nose cap for my flint lock.  Those  parts have been working for 10 years.  Use a stump hollowed out, wooden hammer.  Heat and aneal,  start over.  Clean the surface with LSR cleaner, solder the parts.  It’s like joining copper plumbing pipeline

Rick, Hope you are well. Just curious, not rushing you, just excited about seeing your next post on where you are with research etc. on the flask. I know it will be very interesting. 

[DragoonRick]

Thanks for your patience . I’m in an art class at a local collage.  In focusing on assignments.  I’ve not ordered brass plate yet. I’m guessing 5x10  at 1/16 thick.  I have a log “ anvil”. For this in my shop.

[Zulch]

Thanks for your patience . I’m in an art class at a local collage.  In focusing on assignments.  I’ve not ordered brass plate yet. I’m guessing 5x10  at 1/16 thick.  I have a log “ anvil”. For this in my shop.

Rick, Thanks for the update. Hope you are enjoying the art class.

[DragoonRick]

Current painting un finished,  working brass will be similar.

[Zulch]

Hey that’s nice Rick 😁👍 seriously, I like it, is that like a self portrait? You working in your shop? Nice.