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Dry-firing the lock safely with wood instead of flint

Jim said when tripping the lock with the frizzen closed, a customer does not need an actual flint in the jaws and can use a piece of wood instead.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Lock, Flash Pan, Supply, Jim Kibler, Flint, BuildingLast verified: 2026-07-25Also called: lock, flintlock, firing mechanism, flint, building, assembly, putting together, finishing

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