Author Topic: Jack Duprey Inspired Soddy Daisy Build (Done!) (Read 19384 times)

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #125 on:** May 31, 2022, 12:36:20 AM »

Quote from: Keith Zimmerman on May 30, 2022, 10:04:05 PM

That looks really good.

Thanks Keith it's already darkened up since I took that photo.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #126 on:** May 31, 2022, 12:39:12 AM »

Stock has reached its final shape and I've applied my customary coat of wood preservative. It's not stained yet.

Fly Navy · « **Reply #127 on:** May 31, 2022, 06:53:49 AM »

So what is next in your barrel finishing process? I'm liking the look.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #128 on:** May 31, 2022, 07:33:22 AM »

Here's what it looks like tonight with one coat of cold brown. Next in the morning rub back lightly and neutralize the acid and then oil.

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #129 on:** June 01, 2022, 03:40:28 AM »

Two coats of stain with hand forged hardware.

flinchrocket · « **Reply #130 on:** June 01, 2022, 03:52:06 AM »

What” no black paint!!!

Fly Navy · « **Reply #131 on:** June 01, 2022, 07:26:01 AM »

That looks bad as*!

HighUintas · « **Reply #132 on:** June 01, 2022, 07:50:48 AM »

Is it as thin and wispy as it looks?

Ken G · « **Reply #133 on:** June 01, 2022, 12:47:54 PM »

Nice work. She's looking good.

Ken

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #134 on:** June 04, 2022, 08:04:36 PM »

I'm going to call it done right here. Jack's rifle was used as inspiration for this build but it's not an exact copy nor was it intended to be. It is however my interpretation of a hand Forged Soddy Daisy flintlock rifle.

I hope you enjoy the pictures and the documentation that went with this build from beginning to end.

Spalding · « **Reply #135 on:** June 04, 2022, 08:30:32 PM »

Very nice, Dan. That hardware really makes the gun.

Looks like that Ash was “trying” to work with.

Bob

HighUintas · « **Reply #136 on:** June 04, 2022, 09:11:13 PM »

Very nice work! That thing is beautiful. I also love the ash and brass/steel furniture combination. I'm no wood afficionado, but that ash looks amazingly like oak!

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #137 on:** June 04, 2022, 11:41:59 PM »

Thanks everyone it came out the way I wanted it. The weight is less than 1 oz heavier than 7 lb and Uncle Jack's rifle is less than 1 oz under 7 lb. All in all a very fun and rewarding project!

DBoone · « **Reply #138 on:** June 05, 2022, 04:41:06 PM »

Totally awesome, Dan! What a great looking rifle. It is so close to Jack's that at a glance I can hardly tell them apart. Great job and wonderful tutorial!

Whatcha got for us next?

Daniel Coats · « **Reply #139 on:** June 10, 2022, 05:16:59 PM »

Quote from: DBoone on June 05, 2022, 04:41:06 PM

Totally awesome, Dan! What a great looking rifle. It is so close to Jack's that at a glance I can hardly tell them apart. Great job and wonderful tutorial!

Whatcha got for us next?

Thanks Don!

Next up

flinchrocket · « **Reply #140 on:** June 11, 2022, 02:13:09 PM »

Rust-Oleum flat black , not too late???

Dave B · « **Reply #141 on:** June 11, 2022, 06:14:06 PM »

Daniel, Thank you for this thread. Excellet workmanship in the mannor of the period. Well done.

Daryl · « **Reply #142 on:** June 11, 2022, 07:39:15 PM »

Well done, Dan.

hanshi · « **Reply #143 on:** June 13, 2022, 12:43:15 AM »

This has been a fantastic record of your hand made Soddy Daisy. It turned out to be a really fine looking rifle and your excellent craftsmanship shows through. Thanks again.

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Author Topic: Jack Duprey Inspired Soddy Daisy Build (Done!) (Read 19384 times)