Author Topic: Rifle build progress (Read 4582 times)

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #25 on:** September 11, 2020, 04:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on September 11, 2020, 03:56:13 PM

Should be interesting....are you going to cut that with a parting tool?

I plan on using the parting tool for the majority of it and gouges for depth and chip carving. Some of the little wiry lines might get stabbed in. What do you think? I’m wide open on suggestions. Here’s some more recent pics after staring at it and making corrections.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #26 on:** September 11, 2020, 05:59:18 PM »

Going to be a combo of incised and relief?

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #27 on:** September 11, 2020, 06:30:25 PM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on September 11, 2020, 05:59:18 PM

Going to be a combo of incised and relief?

The original appears to have some/very little relief around the comb. Several spots have depth added but I don’t think it’s enough to consider it relief. It’s not pushed up past the incised line. “Hope that makes sense.” I can’t tell if it’s been molded inside the incise lines or it’s 200 years of age that wore off the finish and knocked down the angles. I may try to round some spots on the volutes with a scraper. I’m still staring at it. This piece of wood is hard enough to do anything.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #28 on:** September 11, 2020, 08:37:28 PM »

Around that wrist inlay, be careful not to go too deep if you do raised carving there. You'll isolate that inlay and it'll look odd. Off to a great start.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #29 on:** September 11, 2020, 10:13:51 PM »

Thanks Taylor. After using the parting tool, I doubt I relief carve any of it. I’ll try to cut some depth but it’s looking like I don’t need to have it stand out anymore than it is.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #30 on:** September 12, 2020, 01:32:40 AM »

You're getting pretty good with that parting tool!

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #31 on:** September 12, 2020, 01:45:25 AM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on September 12, 2020, 01:32:40 AM

You're getting pretty good with that parting tool!

I study your guns. I may not know much but I’m a quick learner. Ha

smallpatch · « **Reply #32 on:** September 12, 2020, 01:48:45 AM »

Cmon Mike, don’t wimp out now. You KNOW relieving that is the right thing!
Gonna be a beauty!

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #33 on:** September 13, 2020, 02:12:51 AM »

That star was intimidating. Just noticed that I need to cut the cheek piece lines. Looks like it will be ready for deer season.

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flinchrocket · « **Reply #34 on:** September 13, 2020, 02:19:30 AM »

That looks really good.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #35 on:** September 13, 2020, 02:38:10 AM »

Woweee Kazoweee

J. Talbert · « **Reply #36 on:** September 13, 2020, 03:38:26 AM »

Quote from: Mike Brooks on September 12, 2020, 01:32:40 AM

You're getting pretty good with that parting tool!

Have to agree with that!

Jeff

BOB HILL · « **Reply #37 on:** September 21, 2020, 05:46:06 PM »

Yes, great job with parting tool and I agree you certainly are a quick learner.
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rich pierce · « **Reply #38 on:** September 21, 2020, 05:49:25 PM »

I don’t want to do one of those that curls up over the comb. Nice job.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #39 on:** September 22, 2020, 12:33:51 AM »

Here’s the latest progress. I have the ramrod and touch hole liner to install yet. Hopefully I can sight it in this weekend.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #40 on:** September 22, 2020, 12:53:18 AM »

You know I like it!

J. Talbert · « **Reply #41 on:** September 22, 2020, 01:55:03 AM »

Fine job Mike.
Very neatly done.

Jeff

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #42 on:** September 22, 2020, 02:21:44 AM »

Sweet!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 22, 2020, 03:20:43 AM »

Geee...Willickers...that is a beautiful..firearm...knocked it out of the park ..Mike...Really..you did a great job...!!!
Oldtravler

Joey R · « **Reply #44 on:** September 22, 2020, 03:33:57 AM »

Yep,that’s a dandy!

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