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Offline bama

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Lock Engraving
« on: January 18, 2023, 08:36:48 PM »
Here is the lock engraving for the Martin Shell rifle that I have been working on.









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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2023, 08:44:36 PM »
Pretty danged good for a country boy using a 5lb hammer and a roofing nail ;D  One of these days I'm going to get you to teach me some of your tricks.

BTW book is in the mail.

Sure had fun with you at the AL-KY show, I talked to folks non-stop (you know me...) and still didn't get to talk to everybody I wanted to. Maybe next year you can schedule a few more hours in each day  ;)

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2023, 09:11:46 PM »
Thanks Carl. I was a great show and I am glad you enjoyed it. I want to thank you again for doing the presentation on barrel making. It was well received and I was told by several folks how much they enjoyed it.
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2023, 10:50:22 PM »
Lovely!!
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2023, 11:27:05 PM »
Beautiful work!
Hopefully we can meet up some day.
Hope you enjoy the book. There is an interesting story associated with getting them here!
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2023, 01:03:42 AM »
WOW!!! Looks amazing!!
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2023, 01:07:52 AM »
Looks great Jim....hope to see you in KY.

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2023, 01:32:04 AM »
I really like that.
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2023, 07:56:34 AM »
I really like that too. I’m trying to screw my courage up to engrave my rifle.
Cheers Richard

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2023, 01:44:32 PM »
Nicely designed and executed, Jim…, really nice work!    Best,


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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2023, 05:05:59 PM »
I am especially fond of the chipped lines around the plate and hammer. Very pleasing to the eye. Guess I gotta get myself a 3 pound hammer and a roofing nail. I have been trying this all wrong!
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2023, 05:08:14 PM »
PhdBrewer, I am looking forward to seeing the book, I know it’s going to be a fantastic read. Thanks to you and Carl for your help and support. I will look forward to meeting you.

Jim
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2023, 05:10:05 PM »
Nice job bama!

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2023, 05:30:18 PM »
I always enjoy your engraving, Jim. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2023, 05:41:53 PM »
Lovely clean job Jim!
Restrained, elegant.   altogether lovely!

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2023, 08:41:44 PM »
Wow, this is lovely.
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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2023, 10:08:46 PM »
Bama
 Very nice. I'm envious. Wish I could do that.

Dave

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #17 on: January 20, 2023, 11:11:47 PM »
Nice :)

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Re: Lock Engraving
« Reply #18 on: January 20, 2023, 11:17:37 PM »
Bama
 Very nice. I'm envious. Wish I could do that.

Dave

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