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So today I am going to test outside under camper furnace for operation. This is the temperature of the slide floor at about5:42 am. The furnace was turned off last night at about 9:15 pm. The overnight temperature outside was about 22 degrees. So I put a remote thermometer on the floor to record the temperature increase. If it does. Today it should stop snowing where we are in Montana, then start blowing the snow around. And temps to drop into the single digits tonight. Stay safe Vern in a T-shirt

This photo shows the factory installed twin furniture in our Teton fifthwheel. And how close they are to the slide seal. g But that is a good point to check for fumes entering anywhere. I did finish the installation with a regulator and all proper fittings. I used my test propane assembly from my rv repair business to see how my idea will work. When testing for propane leaks on my connections I noticed my regulator was leaking just enough to smell it. So I installed a new one before trying the system. The heating system is controlled by a switch inside the rv. With a thermostat installed in the basement area that turns the furnace on and off as needed. The thermostat is set at 62 degrees. It sets under the slide end where my recliner sits. You can hear it turn n and off. But very little noise. I did run ducts to the other side and to ifront of the axles. I used 1 1/2” pink styrofoam insulation board to close the underbelly in. It is all enclosed. About 50 percent of the edges are sealed. Hopefully I will be back from a small job today and get the rest of the sealing done before we get snow and high winds this afternoon. So the passenger side slide floor does does warm up nicely. Which should cut the interior heat operation cost. Cost of this operation to be determined over the winter. Vern in a T-shirt

So we are going to see temperatures in the single diggits in a few days. So this is one of our things we do to contain our heat inside. We pull the ducted vent covers off and cover with a sandwich baggy. Then put them back in place. Once they are on if you open and close the door you can see them puff down when the door is opened. And up when the door is closed. There must be some venting to the outside I do believe. It mite be hard to see where it is. Vern In a T-shirt

Those drops may be coming from other entrance points. Just coming out of those vents. Last winter I had a similar problem that a customer called me about. I looked all over the roof with the customer and would not find anything wrong. So I checked the tightness on the ac units. They were just a tad loose. There was a junction box on the roof for solar. I opened it up and noticed the o ring style seal was not installed correctly. Cleaned it up and where it fit in. Used some pure silicone dielectric grease on it. So the next rain day in Arizona where we were, he called and said it is still leaking. But only in one spot. Then he moved across the street from us. Looked at the roof very seriously and still could not find anything wrong. Apparently it finally dried out. No more leeks. And I have seen that situation happen before. Just my thoughts, Vern in a T-shirt

Here is something not many people know about. Back in the mid 70s I was at Gettysburg NP and I was looking around with some other history friends and dam if there was a Cannon with Whitworths rifling in it? We could not believe it. Well my copy thing is out in neverland some where. If you search for cannons at GNP with Whitworth riding you can find them. Now what I looked at and tried to copy even said there were breech loading Whitworth cannons there also. Well today I am going to the eye doctor to get my lenses refocused by injection. Then when the weather is better this weekend I will try that scope out. Have a good day, Vern in a T-shirt

Back in about 1975 I did have a Whitworth rifle in my hands. It did not have a scope if I remember correctly. These historical subject do fascinate me. I just like history a lot. My scope idea was just something I thought of as I was building this rifle. Then I found a article on William Malcolm’s scopes. So I have built it by hand with soldering and things I thought one mite find available on the Great Plains during the 1870’. It does have a rear sight from a cartridge rifle from that time period I do believe. it has really been interesting to build it and understand when materials and fasteners were invented. Today I did fool with trying to paper patch a bullet. I need another bullet mold for that subject. Vern in a T-shirt

Front sight in shadow tube. g Will shorten the screw once I figure out how long I need it. Vern in a T-shirt

Is this the rifle you are talking about. To big of picture for me to load. But I did see it. It happens (if I remember that movie) when the cowboy is picking berries. Tom Selleck does not use it. But the hired Assassin uses it. I never noticed scope mounts on that rifle before. Thanks, Vern in a T-shirt

Yesterday I had a few minutes to look at the rifle. So I installed a front sight in the shadow tube. It looks like a promising improvement. I tried to take a picture but looking through a 1/4” hole with a iPad mini does not work. Will get one later with remote camera if possible. Then I went to the rear adjustable mechanism to see if it would work as I think it should. So I aligned the iron sights and then worked on the rear adjustment. Had to remove some metal on the mounting bracket on the rifle side of the scope base. As it was protruding into the adjustable mount on the scope preventing the scope to move as it needed to, to get on target. Will get a picture of that subject when weather permits. But lots of movement there. Still not able to get on target. So went to the front scope mount and shimed it with leather on the left side. Then tied it down with copper wire. So went back to the rear mount. Yes now I can move the rear of the scope around the target in all directions. From reading forums on long distance muzzleloader shooting I need to buy better powder than I have. For when I try shooting at longer distances. But for 100 yards or less I will use what I have. It was purchased for a colt 45 pistol I have. Bullets for distance shooting are different than normal use. I am using a Thompson Center maxi ball mold for now. They may be good for 200 yards. Previously I only ever shot them at 100 yards for target practice. I have made a few long bullets of my own design. But a fair amount of long distance muzzleloader shooters use paper patch bullets. And I have never remember even seeing one, but on the net. So I am searching for a new bullet mold for making paper patch bullets. I might try to find that long range site I was told about in the next couple days. Vern In a T-shirt

Ray, What movie did u see it in. I was looking the IMDb about guns. But gave up as I was not having very good results finding that gun I did try and find Jeremiah Johnson’s guns in that database. But his guns are not listed there. If you search online you can find some but not all that were in that movie. Thanks, Vern In a T-shirt

I finally installed the exhaust pies on the furnace. It has decided to rain and blow high winds for a few days. So this project is on hold for a few days. Vern in a T-shirt

Got rained out on this subject today. My two factory furnace installations are closer than this unit to the slide seal. But this idea of gas exhaust entering is a good thought to pay attention to. I do have a gas detector so I may just try it when furnace is operating in a windy condition. I was just getting to cut the holes for the intake and exhaust when the weather turned into a problem. Will post pictures of original furnaces also when I can get back to that subject. Thanks for the concern. Vern in a T-shirt

So this is a photo showing the door in place to access the furnace. I will cut the holes in the door to accommodate the intake and exhaust just like it would be installed in a normal position. I do need to install a thermostat in the space it is going to heat. And will install a switch on the interior of the rv . Also will have access for a propane line to the furnace from the bottle and regular sitting on the outside of the closed area. Vern in a T-shirt

This is looking down the scope to show how it fits. I actually feel a heck of a lot better knowing I can adjust in all directions simply by turning screws. Next thing will be figuring out bullets, powder and loading technique for accuracy. I also need to do something about a elevation fine adjustment mechanism also. Just thinking, Vern in a T-shirt

This is a photo of the rear scope adjustment mechanism that I made. So I did look at a target at about 1000 yards away. With the adjustability of the this mounting system it give movement in all directions. Something with trying to use leather was extremely bad word to accomplish. But I was trying to do as would be available at that moment in time on the Great Plains. Something else that I was trying to do was hide the bright light from bothering my eye sight with a leather cover. My testing lately has shown that that silver shiny rear of the scope was very bothersome to be able to see past. Now that I have painted the shiny part black, I can see through the scope much, much, better. I have not put the leather cover on lately. The sun will be gone for a few days because of rainy weather. So testing the adjustment will be next weekend. I had my eye doctors appointment wrong in my head. I thought it was this week. But it is next week. So Wednesday and Thursday I will be out of service I think. We have been busy getting ready for winter in Montana so ply things have taken a second place. Vern in a T-shirt

We have decided to shovel snow in Montana this winter. So i have decided to install a furnace to heat under the rv. So I have a extra suburban furnace the I am installing under the rear passenger slide. There will be 6” ductwork to the front of the underside. And one to the drivers side slide.. it will be controlled by a thermostat under the rear of the rv. Just thinking to do it now before snow is flying. Vern in a T-shirt

Making progress on scope adjustment mechanism. Do not look at the crude soldering. Will clean up later. I just set the new collar in place. Will adjust to iron sites. I have other commitments Monday and Tuesday I go see the eye doctor on Wednesday so will not be able to shoot till Friday or Saturday. But starting to make me feel better. Vern In a T-shirt

This winter is going to different for us also. It has been 14 years since we spent a full winter in the north. The main thing is to not get Covid But aches. Or Covid ir self. And also stay active fiscally. Even if there is no snow. We are getting food stored so to limit our exposure to other people. We did try food delivery the other day and it worked well. Since we are full timers I am now closing the bottom of our fifthwheel. And doing other things to make this winter more fun to experience. So we need to rethink our outdoor activities this year. We both have rubber boots for outdoor stuff. I have worked outside at 20 below before. But not really wanting to do that again. I do have some things to do inside a shop this winter. I want to build another muzzleloader that will require casting German silver. That will be a new experience. I am also thinking about building a lock for a muzzleloader by hand also.Then I have another gun project that will need some machine work on a lathe. So that will happen when the weather is not friendly at all outside. Stay Safe, Vern in a T-shirt

Drill 8 holes where needed. Test fit. Drill 2 offset holes as engineering difficulty. Nice word. other stuff to do. Vern in a T-shirt

Thinking about this idea. So I am going to put 4 nuts equally space around the top and bottom of this coupling. Only on the outside. The ones inside now are just for photo. To show my idea. Then I am thinking about having two nuts on the bottom for elevation adjustment. Just thinking, Vern in a T-shirt

Instructions needed on how to make a adjustable base with these parts. So I am going to try and make these parts into a adjustment mechanism for the rear of the scope. I hope to also make adjustable for distance shooting. How far I can shoot accurately is to beeee ddeeetrmmined when I meet Darryl at the boarder. I have ordered snow shoes for that event. As long as this is taking. Vern in a T-shirt

So now if I use 48 per inch screw threads. For adjustment, and have a nut on the screw so that I could count the flats turned, how much will that change my elevation by turn one flat. I purchased a 1” coupling for installing adjustable screws on it. Now I am thinking about having two nuts soldered on the outside of a 1” copper coupling. with a hole in the coupling on each side. Situated so they will push up and to the inside a very small amount. So I have adjustment possibilities. They are for long distance shooting. I may have two sets of these nuts. One with shorter screws and two with longer screws. I also will have adjustment screws from the 1” coupling to the scope tube itself. For short range needs. Dam confusing isn’t it. I will post pictures tonight or tomorrow am. Foe better understanding of this idea. I have been reading about calculations on bullet drop, wind and powder charge. Much to learn. Back to other stuff for the rest of the day. Vern in a T-shirt

Going to a machine shop this am. Vern in a T-shirt But that would be cheating. At least on this subject. So I have a few ideas how to do it by hand tools. But I have other stuff to do today

I just had an adjustable one in my hands the other day. If I can find it in a day or two I will post it. 1 1/2 volt battery. Vern in a T-shirt

Possible old phone charger. Take a look. They work for small crude electroplating power source. Possible, Vern in a T-shirt