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General discussion => Contemporary Accoutrements => Topic started by: Jefferson58 on May 28, 2010, 10:47:45 PM

Title: New Powder Measure
Post by: Jefferson58 on May 28, 2010, 10:47:45 PM

Hi Folks:

This is a 60 grain measure I just finished for a customer.  He wanted something a little fancier than I usually make, so I thought this one up. It is made from hard maple, about 3" long and 3/4" wide at the lip. The inside of the lip is flared to make pouring easier. A fun project and something that I had not done previously.

Hope you like it. As usual, comments, criticisms, or any other observations are always welcome.

Thanks,

Jeff

(https://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/Jefferson58/IMG_1032.jpg)

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: Rayant on May 28, 2010, 11:55:28 PM

Great looking powder measure. Is it a copy of any you have seen before? You  keep coming up with the most unusual items.  Ray 

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: Tim Crosby on May 29, 2010, 12:54:44 AM

 Nice work Jeff, great design, shows a lot of thought, I really like the fine detail lines.

 Tim C.

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: Mitch on May 29, 2010, 04:52:51 AM

Very nice Jeff..... 8)

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: B. Hey on May 29, 2010, 05:03:00 AM

Looks good, Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Bill

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: BlackleafHats on May 29, 2010, 07:18:29 AM

sweet Work!!

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: Jefferson58 on May 29, 2010, 02:52:48 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

Ray, this is not really a direct copy of anything, per se. I think it is more of a compilation of the hundreds of original pieces I have seen, and somehow tuck away in the brain. I think it has a bit of NC bee hive influence in it.

It is very difficult for me to hand carve much anymore, so I resorted to the lathe. Lots of original horn pieces were produced on lathes, so I think it follows right along in that vein.

Jeff

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: jrice on June 01, 2010, 04:29:51 AM

Jeff, I like the work in the details of the measure.
Jerry

Title: Re: New Powder Measure
Post by: G. Elsenbeck on June 01, 2010, 04:56:41 PM

Jeff, very nice little item and good job on the turning.  I can empathize with your comment regarding about shaping with the hands and files though. 
And very PC.  That is 'Pretty Cool"!   ;D
Gary