Author Topic: Jim Chambers' winter project (Read 31819 times)

hanshi · « **Reply #25 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:16:14 PM »

It is GOOD to be king, or a master builder. Wow!

rich pierce · « **Reply #26 on:** March 07, 2015, 10:54:16 PM »

I love it when work is finely done and identifiable. If it was posted anonymously, I'd have guessed Jim Chambers did it.

Larry Pletcher · « **Reply #27 on:** March 07, 2015, 11:39:04 PM »

When I first saw the title, I thought maybe Jim was working on a new lock. THen I scrolled down and heard myself saying, "OH WOW!" It's a beautiful piece, Jim.

There is a rifle that Jim brings to Friendship and CLA that is a cousin of this one. That rifle has been my all time favorite. This could take its place. I sure want to see more!

Regards,
Pletch

whitebear · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2015, 06:09:27 AM »

Monly comment is what I said when I first saw the picture:

"OH MY GOD"

flatsguide · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2015, 06:16:12 AM »

Not bad, except for that crooked border line below the patch box lid...ah oops it was my dogs hair on my monitor Never mind. What can I say that has not been said. See you in the May class.
Richard

Bill of the 45th · « **Reply #30 on:** March 08, 2015, 11:26:59 PM »

I wonder what oil finish Jim uses?

Bill

Jim Chambers · « **Reply #31 on:** March 09, 2015, 04:44:01 AM »

Someone ask me to comment on the finishing. I have never found one single stain that will give me the color I'm after. I started staining this piece with a mixture of yellow and orange Sherwin-Williams dye stain concentrate. Then, I added a coat of Laurel Mt. nut brown and a coat of Jim Klein's stain. I still didn't have exactly what I was looking for, so I wiped on a light coat of Wampler's walnut stain. That did it for the color I wanted. Each stock is different and will require a different staining procedure. At least that's been my experience over the years. The finish is four coats of the Traditional Oil Finish we sell. After the last coat dried I wet sanded with well used 400 grit paper and then went over it with some oil and pumice.

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #32 on:** March 11, 2015, 04:13:52 AM »

I'm late to the party, absolutely beautiful work!!! Thanks for the photos, Barbie. Thanks for being such an inspiration and teacher, Jim.

Ed

B Shipman · « **Reply #33 on:** March 11, 2015, 06:26:15 AM »

Still getting better.

Mick C · « **Reply #34 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:30:54 AM »

Wow!! The work of a true master! And where would our hobby/sport be with out you'all contributions. Thanks for sharing.....Mick C

Gun_Nut_73 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 18, 2015, 01:09:40 AM »

Beautiful. Nothing else describes it. I am in awe of the skills shown.

PKLeRay · « **Reply #36 on:** April 01, 2015, 09:55:21 PM »

Fantastic! !

bama · « **Reply #37 on:** April 02, 2015, 06:54:42 AM »

Not bad for an old stump jumper! Nicely done Jim!

smylee grouch · « **Reply #38 on:** April 02, 2015, 07:58:59 PM »

True artwork for sure. Thanks for letting us see and admire. I think I'l vote for you to be President.

WElliott · « **Reply #39 on:** April 03, 2015, 06:12:54 AM »

Jim, I look forward to seeing this beauty at the Tennessee show!

KLMoors · « **Reply #40 on:** April 05, 2015, 11:10:02 PM »

Beautiful!

P.W.Berkuta · « **Reply #41 on:** April 09, 2015, 12:30:12 AM »

I normaly don't visit this part of the ALR site but I'm very glad I did in one respect this rifle is artistic beauty at it's finest and when I look at the workmanship I am humbled - on the other hand I look at my project in work and I feel as if I am an infant crawling on all fours - very nice work Jim - very nice indeed

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Jim Chambers · « **Reply #42 on:** April 09, 2015, 04:09:39 AM »

I'm humbled by all the comments you guys have posted about the rifle. Many thanks. I finished engraving the lock last night and will have it at the show in SC this weekend and at the TN show week after next. I'll see if Art and Jan want to photograph it for their blog.
Thanks again for all the positive feedback. Don't know how many more of these I have left in me, but I don't plan on quitting anytime soon.

kaintuck · « **Reply #43 on:** April 10, 2015, 02:12:26 PM »

Ahhhh....Jim, if you geat up in the morning and can put your shoes on and eat breakfast.......you got it made.....might as well work on something!!!

Keep on going!! Your doing great!!!

Barbie, get us a few more pictures please.....

Marc n tomtom

J. Talbert · « **Reply #44 on:** April 11, 2015, 05:11:49 AM »

Stick with it Jim.
I think you're startin' to get the hang of this...

Jeff

mountainman · « **Reply #45 on:** April 12, 2015, 04:24:33 PM »

Very Beautiful, Thanks for posting Barbie..

BOB HILL · « **Reply #46 on:** April 12, 2015, 11:53:24 PM »

We had the opportunity to see this elegant piece of work this weekend in Columbia.The pictures are nice, but don't do it justice.Truely a work of art,Jim, not that I've ever seen a piece of your work that wasn't. Thanks for bringing it and sharing with us. Bob

Marcruger · « **Reply #47 on:** April 13, 2015, 05:16:29 PM »

I agree Bob. The rifle is much better in person. Every line is super crisp and fine. The color is super. It was nice having time to chat with Barbie too. Super show!

John A. Stein · « **Reply #48 on:** April 22, 2015, 07:47:54 AM »

I was late to the party--just clicked on the subject---all I could do was just gasp. What a work of art.

Dr. Tim-Boone · « **Reply #49 on:** April 28, 2015, 12:08:07 AM »

Got to hold it in Norris......... what an elegant rifle and the simple elegance of the engraving with just the right amount of white space left untouched reaches out and grabs you as you try to walk by Jim's table. Its one you come back and look at several times...but oh the feel of it!!!

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