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Title: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: bama on September 18, 2015, 01:55:03 AM: Here are photo's of the completed rifle, I hope you enjoy them. This is the kind of rifle I love to build. Thanks for looking.

Jim

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This is the lastest project that I have been working on. I finally got it to the carving stage so I thought I would share today's progress.

Here is the carving layout for the cheek rest side of the butt stock

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Wrist layout

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This is the carving of the cheek side that I did today. I still have a little clean up to do but it is close.

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Here is today's progress

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Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: Topknot on September 18, 2015, 02:31:25 AM: Jim, I think your layout and carving is superb indeed. I really like what you have done so far. Keep us posted on your progress.

topknot

P.s. I almost forgot to mention, I think your hunters star and your cross hatching are also excellent!!!
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: wattlebuster on September 18, 2015, 03:07:50 AM: Wow :o Cant wait to see this one finished
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: gumboman on September 18, 2015, 05:06:45 AM: Very nice. Crisp and sharp lines on the carving. Well done.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: rich pierce on September 18, 2015, 05:17:11 AM: You can come over and pencil on any build of mine any time you want!
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: smylee grouch on September 18, 2015, 05:46:50 AM: You can't have good carving unless you have good layout and design, then you need good execution. It looks like you have both. Very nice effort and I would love to see the end product.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: flatsguide on September 18, 2015, 06:13:56 AM: Nice work! What does the opposite side look like ? The reason I ask, is you have a design on the left side close to the nose of the comb but not on the right side. So I wondered what you have saved up for that side.
Thanks
Richard
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: Dr. Tim-Boone on September 18, 2015, 08:47:15 PM: Very nice work. Classic!!
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: Shreckmeister on September 18, 2015, 09:40:56 PM: Beautiful rifle. Hope you share the finished photos.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: cmac on September 18, 2015, 10:05:12 PM: Nice!!!!
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: Acer Saccharum on September 18, 2015, 10:13:41 PM: It looks like poetry to my eye. Form and flow coincide. That's what I always strive for; it rarely happens.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving
Post by: Algae on September 18, 2015, 10:28:13 PM: You did that in one day!! What am I doing wrong ???
Beautiful work!!

AJ
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: bama on September 19, 2015, 01:55:06 AM: Flatsguide

The other side is very simple. I am basing this carving design on RCA 1 rifle No. 67 & 70. So far I think it has turned out pretty good. Check out the updated photo's. I have the forestock carving to do and that will happen next week along with engraving the patch box.

Thanks everyone for your comments.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: Ky-Flinter on September 19, 2015, 02:14:33 AM: Jim,

Wonderful work! Thank you so much for taking the time to photograph and post your work here. This is what ALR is all about.

-Ron
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: PPatch on September 19, 2015, 03:09:16 AM: That's coming along gangbusters Bama. Looking good.

dave
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: BOB HILL on September 19, 2015, 04:40:46 AM: Looking great.
Bob
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: t.caster on September 20, 2015, 01:28:04 AM: Your layout drawing was excellent, and your carving followed suit!
A classic Dickert/Lancaster!
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: oldtravler61 on September 20, 2015, 04:19:20 AM: Excellent work. Can't wait to see the finished rifle.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: Pete G. on September 20, 2015, 03:49:40 PM: This is the type build I like to see. Inspired by original rifles, but not a copy. Very nice work and design. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: KLMoors on September 20, 2015, 05:55:44 PM: Looks real nice Bama. I'd be tempted to double the number of lines on the "checkering" under the cheek piece. Cut another set of lines in each direction. Does that make sense?
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on September 20, 2015, 08:14:47 PM: I agree with the others who have commented...excellent design and execution too. I like your good use of available space. Your carving design utilizes the fields available well.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: bama on September 21, 2015, 05:31:36 PM: Thanks agin everyone for the comments. I hope to have the forearm carving done today and will try to post pictures.

Jim
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the forearm carving
Post by: bama on September 23, 2015, 01:18:54 AM: Here is the forearm carving. Tomorrow I will start the engraving of the patch box.

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Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: Topknot on September 23, 2015, 02:15:29 AM: Jim, I knew you were good...... But not that good!!! That rifle is turning into a true masterpiece. You just keep on surprising me with your talent. Keep on posting this project until its done. Hope I get to see this baby in person. Truly, a modern masterpiece.

topknot
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: Curtis on September 23, 2015, 04:48:31 AM: Jim, the carving looks great! It will be a fine rifle.

Curtis
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: James Rogers on September 23, 2015, 02:23:03 PM: As I plan out a very simple carving I am very inspired yet humbled in fear to make the first cut after viewing such nice work.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: KLMoors on September 24, 2015, 12:44:25 AM: Bama, thanks for the reply. It is a wonderful design and very well executed. Thanks for all the pictures.
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Post by: oldarcher on September 24, 2015, 02:12:49 AM: Very nice, thank you for the pictures, you do really nice work!!
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with the tang carving
Post by: flatsguide on September 24, 2015, 06:34:29 AM: Look like she is coming along very nice.
Regards, Richard
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: bama on September 24, 2015, 11:53:34 PM: I have all the carving completed and started the engraving yesterday and completed today. I start the finishing process tomorrow and hope to have the rifle finished by the end of next week.

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Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: Ed Wenger on September 25, 2015, 12:44:43 AM: Nice!.... Thanks for the photos, anxious to see this piece when it's finished.

Ed
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: BOB HILL on September 25, 2015, 01:55:29 AM: Beautiful work Jim, just beautiful. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Bob
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: Topknot on September 26, 2015, 03:25:59 AM: Jim, You continue to amaze me with your work. Your engraving is superb. Jim, I wont tell anyone but, is that rifle going to be my Christmas present?

topknot
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: smart dog on September 26, 2015, 02:11:02 PM: Hi Jim,
It is coming together really nicely. The engraving is beautiful!

dave
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: KLMoors on September 26, 2015, 02:56:14 PM: I'm loving that engraving! Great job.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving Update with patch box engraving
Post by: Buck on September 26, 2015, 06:10:13 PM: Jim,
Beautiful job.
Buck
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: bama on October 09, 2015, 02:52:54 AM: Updated with pictures of the finished rifle. :D
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: Topknot on October 09, 2015, 03:44:26 AM: Jim, my man,
That is some punkins, beautiful is just not enough to describe it. Masterpiece is a more better word. This one has simply blown me away.
Your talent is very evident and just keeps improving with each new project. Keep on chislin.

topknot
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: Willbarq on October 09, 2015, 07:52:12 AM: Super nice looking. I am aiming for plainer, and half as good for a first build. Maybe I am aiming too high?
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: smart dog on October 09, 2015, 03:07:27 PM: Hi Jim,
Beautifully done. It looks very credible as an early piece.

dave
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: dlubbesmeyer on October 09, 2015, 09:04:13 PM: Wow
Love this gun!
Great job
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: blackjack on October 09, 2015, 09:21:24 PM: Excellent illustrations and superb work. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, prepare to be flattered! Very much appreciate your sharing.
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: B Shipman on October 10, 2015, 06:25:28 AM: ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: J. Talbert on October 11, 2015, 07:27:17 PM: Jim,
There's a whole lot to like there.
I really like the patchbox engraving. Well designed and well executed.

Jeff
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: 4th La. on October 12, 2015, 02:35:24 AM: Brother Jim, this one rifle as with all of your work is just great. Your skill and awareness of detail is shown in every aspect of your work.
Keep them coming Brother !!!

From one "OLE PORCH DOG"
Bob
Title: Re: Early Lancaster carving -Finished with pictures
Post by: bama on October 12, 2015, 04:58:02 PM: Thank you everyone for your kind comments about my work, your comments are sinserly appreciated.

Building rifles like this has been a dream of mine for a long time. If you have been to my web site and read my bio about how I got started you know that my dad had a lot to do with my love of the early rifles and shooting black powder.

I recently lost my dad and it has been a tuff few weeks. I know that a lot of you guys have lost your dad and mom and understand my loss. I did not truely understand your loss until now. Now I understand and I am truely sorry and you have my prayers.

I have been interested in old guns as far back as I can remember and I always wanted to work with guns. Over the years I worked as hard as I could to become a good gun builder. Most of my spare time was dedicated to learning how to build a Longrifle. I attended the WKU classes sponsored by the NMLRA many times and I feel like what little success that I have had is due to the efforts of all the great teachers there. I will forever be greatful to this dedicated group. Thanks Dr. Terry.

I have been building full time since June of last year and it has been a wonderful time. I have been blessed with enough orders to keep busy and I appreciate each order.

I built 5 rifles since I retired that Dad got to see before he passed. I was hoping to get this rifle done so he could see it but he did not get to see it with his earthly eyes.

I place 3 crosses somewhere on each of my rifles. This is another lesson my Dad taught me, nothing is more important that our love for Christ. Dad was a great wittness for Christ and never failed to make sure that everyone he met had the chance to come to Christ. I am not the same man as my father but I wanted my work to reflect in some way my love for Christ and say thank you for the talant that I have, so I put the crosses on each of my guns. To me and I know to many the Cross is the greatest symbol of love, no man can have greater love than to lay down his life for another. Christ died that we may live.

Thanks for letting me share this morning.

Jim Parker