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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Hatchet-Jack on October 03, 2021, 02:40:39 AM

Title: PA Fowler Build getting some help from Jeff Talbert
Post by: Hatchet-Jack on October 03, 2021, 02:40:39 AM

I had the pleasure of visiting Jeff Talbert today. I got some lessons in carving and he helped me with my butt plate. Here's a few pics.

Jeff's work station with his current build in the vise. He spent some time teaching me about carving techniques, terminology, tools and showed me how to stab in lines.

(https://i.ibb.co/D7QLC4N/PXL-20211002-143000536.jpg) (https://ibb.co/hKVCWsk)

Showing me how to carve out for the tenon.
(https://i.ibb.co/K796HhT/PXL-20211002-160822562.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GkV7jpz)

(https://i.ibb.co/z2F7Y6G/PXL-20211002-175818798.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1XMd5z8)

It's almost there!
(https://i.ibb.co/sjXSSLX/PXL-20211002-225353978.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LSsww4s)

I learned a lot today. Thank you Jeff!

Title: Re: PA Fowler Build getting some help from Jeff Talbert
Post by: p.d. on October 03, 2021, 03:03:49 AM

He is very generous with his knowledge and experience.  I can't wait to see the end result of the Lehigh he is building.  Good luck with your fowler build.

Title: Re: PA Fowler Build getting some help from Jeff Talbert
Post by: J. Talbert on October 03, 2021, 04:08:52 AM

Quote from: Hatchet-Jack on October 03, 2021, 02:40:39 AM

I learned a lot today. Thank you Jeff!

Your very welcome.  I definitely enjoyed it.
Nice meeting you.  Looking forward to some more progress on your fowler.

Jeff