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Offline Roger Fisher

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"A New Beastie"
« on: February 28, 2012, 07:40:33 PM »










Rather pale photos and don't know why.  My latest effort shes a 50 gr Mt cut back to 38 in rather than my 'normal/' 39 1/2     To have a tad lighter offhander.  Yes, I know - the iron ferule end of the rod belongs 'in' the rifle.  Will fix that.  That threaded end of the frt bolt has been cut back flush and browned.  The different sized bolt head have been evened up.   She has P P in low spots plus the Nitric and heat (killed later) Maple stain rubbed out some in high (wear) areas and 5 or some such rubbed in coats of leaded B linseed.  So, please find and advise any other warts on her you can find.... ;D  Later post under 'shooting' shows first sighting in process at 30 yds rest.  More this afternoon God willing. 

Now, at my age do I build more?  Attic floor is sagging now..... ::)
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Offline Tom Currie

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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2012, 08:36:31 PM »
Roger, Keep on building as I believe you're on a roll. That's a @!*% fine looking Long Rifle to me.
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Offline Dennis Glazener

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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2012, 08:42:23 PM »
The first thing I noticed is there is no place to put the flint!

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Now, at my age do I build more?  Attic floor is sagging now....

Sure! Put them in the garage!
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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2012, 08:46:47 PM »
What an awesome piece of wood! You did fine Roger, don't stop....don't ever stop!
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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2012, 09:15:31 PM »
Roger looks as good in pictures as it did in person.
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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2012, 09:21:21 PM »
That's a fine looking rifle, Roger.
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2012, 10:36:21 PM »
Very very nice work.  Buy why consider quitting now?
 life isn't a 5 o'clock job.  In fact some folk believe that you can't "go home" 'til all the work is done.  So look at projects to be done as "life assurance" ;)
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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #7 on: February 29, 2012, 05:27:43 AM »
She has P P in low spots plus the Nitric and heat (killed later) Maple stain rubbed out some in high (wear) areas and 5 or some such rubbed in coats of leaded B linseed.

Beautiful Beasty!  What is "P P" and could you explain what you mean by "killed"?


How does the Linseed hold up to weather?  Prop up the attic and keep building ;)
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Offline Dr. Tim-Boone

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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #8 on: February 29, 2012, 02:24:59 PM »
Roger thats a a fine rifle even if it is a "cussin" gun!!!  Hey, what do you mean do you stop???  I can't wait to see the next one!!!  You haven't got it started yet????
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« Reply #9 on: February 29, 2012, 04:24:32 PM »
finn, dont have a clue what PP is, but assume "killing" is refering to neutralizing the acid,   mark
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Offline Roger Fisher

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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2012, 02:35:20 AM »
Quote from: Finndog on February 29, 2012, 05:27:43 AM
She has P P in low spots plus the Nitric and heat (killed later) Maple stain rubbed out some in high (wear) areas and 5 or some such rubbed in coats of leaded B linseed.

Beautiful Beasty!  What is "P P" and could you explain what you mean by "killed"?


How does the Linseed hold up to weather?  Prop up the attic and keep building ;)

Nitric acid + heat ( don't catch it a fire ) pops the curl.  P.P = Potassium Permanganate dark in the low spots to show a little wear after rubbing the Maple stain out some in the wear areas.  . Note the term 'leaded boiled linseed' oil.  This stuff does dry (better in winter if stacked behind the wood stove but not tooo close)  Depends on the weather.  There is better stuff to shed water.  Better minds than  mine would answer that one.  Oh yes, 'killed' means kill the working acid with baking soda and water.  Beware using 'old' box of baking soda.  Splurge on a fresh box.  (Been there).
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Offline Gene Carrell

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Re: "A New Beastie"
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2012, 03:15:08 AM »
Good looking rifle. I see the rear sight out  where it belongs.
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2012, 03:45:52 AM »
I have heard of using potassium permanganate to finish a stock.  Not with nitric acid and stain.  Thanks for replying to my questions.  I think you have a winner recipe with that finish.
  I use a really old bottle of Archer Midland Daniels linseed oil and it dries quickly as you described.  Usually after hunting season is over I clean it really good and put another coat on it.
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