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Offline JLayne

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Third Build Finally Done
« on: July 02, 2021, 01:43:04 PM »
Finally finished this one up just in time for July 4th. It was built from a Virginia Rifle precarve and parts set from Knob Mountain Muzzleloaders. It has a .50 caliber Rice barrel, Chambers Colonial Virginia Lock. The stain and finish is Kibler’s Iron Nitrate and Tannic Acid with Tried and True Varnish Oil on top. I am still a novice, having assembled a Kibler Colonial kit and a Chambers Early York kit prior to starting this one. Working my way up in difficulty and hope to be able to build from a blank eventually. I made lots of mistakes and got lots of good advice from people on this site along the way. Criitique is welcome.

Thank you.
Jay

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Sorry for the amateur photography.









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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2021, 02:33:12 PM »
Nice rifle. Keep up the good  work.
Bob
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Offline Big Bubba

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2021, 03:37:51 PM »
Very nice!
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Offline Stillwater Dan

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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2021, 03:44:19 PM »
Looks like your on the right path. Good looking rifle, have fun shooting it. Maybe christen it on Independence Day.
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Offline Ken G

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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2021, 03:46:20 PM »
Nice work.  That turned out real nice.  Clean inletting and wonderful finish.  You have something to be very proud of. 

Thanks for sharing,
Ken
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Offline Algae

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2021, 04:08:32 PM »
rVy nice, I think you're ready for "The Big Time" :)

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Offline Spalding

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2021, 04:12:43 PM »
Nice rifle, Jay.

Bob
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Offline Rajin cajun

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2021, 05:17:19 PM »
 Very good job ...!👍


Bob
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Offline Mark Elliott

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2021, 05:48:03 PM »
What I can see looks good.  I would have slimmed down the comb some more.
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Offline MuskratMike

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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2021, 07:07:41 PM »
What's not to like. Great piece and thanks for sharing it with us.
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Offline Not English

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2021, 07:52:58 PM »
Jay,   Looks to me like the next one ought to be from a slab. There's nothing to be intimidated about when starting from a slab. It's actually easier in my opinion, much more freedom to do what you want.
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Offline RJD-VT

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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2021, 09:22:45 PM »
Looks good. I like the pin escutcheons. And you did a good job with the stain and finish.
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Offline Brian Sweeney

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2021, 10:28:27 PM »
  Looks great. I agree,the pin escutcheons are a nice touch. Brian
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Offline Robert Hill

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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2021, 04:09:20 AM »
Looks good to me. Nice work.
-Robert
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Offline RedRiverII

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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2021, 04:16:00 AM »
Great completion of an idea I think.  Good job.
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Offline steven baker

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2021, 12:44:41 PM »
Hot dog on that single trigger! Really nice project , take care Steven.
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Offline RedRiverII

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« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2021, 04:12:29 PM »
Nice job buddy.  I like the shop as well,  lots of room to work safely.  I didn't see the bandsaw anywhere,  only kidding,  well 1/2 kidding,  no seriously.  Best of luck on your next venture.  Among the best advice I received from the folks on this wonderful site is "  begin the slab and get your mistakes over with."  I think Craig offered that good advice.
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Offline BOB HILL

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« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2021, 12:31:25 AM »
Nice rifle. Keep up the good work.
Bob
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Offline Frozen Run

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #18 on: July 08, 2021, 09:15:20 AM »
What do you use the forceps for?
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Offline Robert Hill

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« Reply #19 on: July 08, 2021, 04:30:34 PM »
Looks good to me. Good work.
-Robert
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Offline JLayne

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2021, 07:47:15 PM »
Quote from: Frozen Run on July 08, 2021, 09:15:20 AM
What do you use the forceps for?

I used the forceps to hold onto screws and bolts while I fire blued the heads using a small propane torch.
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Offline JLayne

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2021, 07:53:35 PM »
Thank you to everyone for your comments and complements. I do want to try a build from a blank at some point, but I would like to watch someone shape a buttstock from a blank first. I tend to learn these things by watching either in person or via video better than by looking at still pictures in a book. Does anyone know of any good videos for sale showing the shaping of a buttstock from a blank?

Thanks,
Jay
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Offline Frozen Run

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2021, 08:00:33 PM »
Quote from: JLayne on July 08, 2021, 07:47:15 PM
Quote from: Frozen Run on July 08, 2021, 09:15:20 AM
What do you use the forceps for?

I used the forceps to hold onto screws and bolts while I fire blued the heads using a small propane torch.

Thank you.
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Offline Ed Wenger

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Re: Third Build Finally Done
« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2021, 12:20:13 AM »
Very nice looking rifle, Jay.  Pioneer Video has one of Mark Silver shaping a stock from a blank that I believe you’d find very helpful.  Best,


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