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Offline David Rase

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The life of an apprentice.
« on: November 15, 2018, 10:23:28 PM »
Checking out my apprentice's skills this morning.  We are working on inletting a barrel for Mike Brooks.
David




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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2018, 10:32:42 PM »
And a fine looking young man. I'm sure he's a quick learner.
Bob
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Offline smokinbuck

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2018, 11:20:50 PM »
Best of two worlds, an accomplished apprentice and a BIG smile.
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2018, 11:22:35 PM »
Great picture, and he probably works faster than Mike....  ;)
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Offline Daryl

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2018, 12:00:43 AM »
I see he wants you to cut it, RIGHT THERE, Grampa!
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2018, 12:07:13 AM »
That really fills me with confidence...... ???
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2018, 12:24:07 AM »
Nothin’ like startin’ ‘em young... :o

Good looking apprentice!

Greg
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2018, 12:42:02 AM »
He's sure growing fast Dave....it appears that he likes Allentown rifles!

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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2018, 12:42:56 AM »
Quote from: g.pennell on November 16, 2018, 12:24:07 AM
Nothin’ like startin’ ‘em young... :o

Good looking apprentice!

Greg

Good looking boy and this may stimulate an interest that will go on and on.

Bob Roller
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Offline David Rase

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2018, 12:59:40 AM »
Quote from: Bob Roller on November 16, 2018, 12:42:56 AM
Quote from: g.pennell on November 16, 2018, 12:24:07 AM
Nothin’ like startin’ ‘em young... :o

Good looking apprentice!

Greg

Good looking boy and this may stimulate an interest that will go on and on.

Bob Roller

Between his dad being an avid hunter and him hanging out in the shop with me he is off to a good start.  He has already caught his first fish.
David
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Offline David Rase

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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2018, 01:00:55 AM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on November 16, 2018, 12:07:13 AM
That really fills me with confidence...... ???
I thought you would like that comment Mike.  Fortunately for you, he does not like loud noises so when I start up the duplicating machine he will be long gone. ;D
David
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2018, 01:36:53 AM »
Looks like another Lehigh for Mike.

David, start em young.  That way you can relax and watch HIM work.
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2018, 02:18:23 AM »
Quote from: smallpatch on November 16, 2018, 01:36:53 AM
Looks like another Lehigh for Mike.

David, start em young.  That way you can relax and watch HIM work.
Yep, has a slim Hoyt .38 swamped barrel, should be fun.
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2018, 03:01:51 AM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on November 16, 2018, 12:07:13 AM
That really fills me with confidence...... ???

Don't worry Mike, nothing a little Rustoleum and a few whacks with a chain won't fix ;D
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2018, 04:19:58 AM »
Ahh - .38 - now that's an interesting calibre.
Balls are no problem as there are lots of .375" RB moulds available, as well as swaged ones made for the .36 Navy & other revolvers.
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2018, 04:54:05 PM »
Quote from: Daryl on November 16, 2018, 04:19:58 AM
Ahh - .38 - now that's an interesting calibre.
Balls are no problem as there are lots of .375" RB moulds available, as well as swaged ones made for the .36 Navy & other revolvers.
That was what I was after, using the Colt's Navy revolver ball. Hoyt reamed it a bit more so I could use a ,.020 patch. I think the actual caliber is officially 38 1/2, but that's just too silly to say. ;D
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2018, 08:48:03 PM »
"Don't worry Mike, nothing a little Rustoleum and a few whacks with a chain won't fix
Dennis"

 ;D   Hah!   Well said. 
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Re: The life of an apprentice.
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2018, 08:56:29 PM »
Round it off on the large end Mike.....39 cal.  That'll make guys scratch their heads.

Ed Rayl cut my .25 cal barrel .255" or 25 1/2.  I'll call it a .26 cal just to get the same reaction.
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