{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/636131bde38eb30012367be2/699b0c0568ec8626d2bf1336?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chris Laubach - Williamsburg Forge","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/636131bde38eb30012367be2/1771768404850-fc04becb-574c-430e-a4a9-b3d2422a3325.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Something that started as a \"side business\" has turned into a second career for Chris Laubach of Pennsylvania. Trained as a Tool and Die maker turned product development designer, Chris' focus has turned to his boyhood time in the shop with his father where he designs and manufactures locks, sights, and other muzzleloading accoutrements for today's enthusiast.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we talk about Chris' background, being a student of icons like Wallace Gusler, and how this recent leap of faith has changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Chris here:</p><p><a href=\"https://williamsburgforge.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://williamsburgforge.com/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077024997427\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077024997427</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about this and many other things related to muzzleloading at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/ILoveMuzzleloading.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ILoveMuzzleloading.com</a></p><p>Don't miss the Kalamazoo Living History Show, March 21-22, 2026. Learn more at <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/KalamazooShow.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">KalamazooShow.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Music by <a href=\"https://hawkenhorse.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hawken Horse</a> and used with permission</p>","author_name":"Ethan Yazel"}