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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: JohnN on April 19, 2020, 07:19:52 PM

Title: Shell , beavertail, carving
Post by: JohnN on April 19, 2020, 07:19:52 PM

Any good tutorials out there for basic carving of shells, beavertail, etc.

Title: Re: Shell , beavertail, carving
Post by: rich pierce on April 19, 2020, 07:33:54 PM

Dave Person has done several that help a builder understand how to shape the stock first then the carving flows from that. There are rare exceptions (some fancy Hudson Valley fowlers have very high carving in a few places) but  shaping is key. If you go here look for the series by Smart Dog on building a British fowling piece. https://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?board=475.0

Title: Re: Shell , beavertail, carving
Post by: 577SXS on April 19, 2020, 10:14:08 PM

Mike Miller has good CD on carving.

Title: Re: Shell , beavertail, carving
Post by: jerrywh on April 19, 2020, 11:22:28 PM

Get some GOOD scrap wood and practice it. That is the best way t oigain confidence.