In broader terms, it was a great year!
On the last day, we got to see some examples of projects from all the classes.
A few highlights:
The traditional Horn making class turned out some unbelievable work. Truly beautiful. That was an eye opener for me.
The tool making class had some brilliant, but simple tools that could have/would have been made/used 200 years ago and the workmanship was wonderful to see. It was inspiring to see such simple, well made tools.
Jim Kibler's class turned out some fine examples of his kit that were personalized very well and in good keeping with the style. From talking to guys in his class, I think you had some brand new builders, and some with plenty of experience. Regardless, the end products were beautiful.
Jack Brook's class had a wide variety, from a father and son who had never built a rifle before (and hand inlet their barrels), several Christian's spring rifles in progress, a copy of the Brass Barreled gun, a fowler etc etc. everyone in different stages. Plus we got to see Curtis' finished rifle that he started last year, Mike's Oerter gun with beautiful wire inlay, and Randy Werkheiser's finished Griffin Rifle. (With a new Griffin powder horn to match after his horn class).
The lock making class started with a Chamber's gun builder's lock, and we saw a great example of the finished product at the end.
i saw some great work in progress on the English sporting rifles, but must admit I did not visit their class. i got too focused on my own progress.
Terry Leeper's picnic was awesome, no rain this time, and there were plenty of "dings" on the gongs as folks shot.
And of course, The House brothers picnic was awesome. They roasted a whole pig. Mmmmm.
Apologies for any that I left out, but that is what I remember.
Norm.
