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Offline TDM

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #25 on: June 10, 2024, 06:31:13 AM »
It’s looking very nice.

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #26 on: June 10, 2024, 08:11:45 AM »
You are doing a fine job with the carving, Ethan!  Looks great.  ;)

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #27 on: June 11, 2024, 02:28:06 AM »
Looking good Ethan, enjoyed the video.
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #28 on: June 12, 2024, 03:05:21 AM »
I believe Benjamin got you all dialed in with how to proceed. Looking forward to seeing the result.

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I need to pick up a set of his tools next meet.

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #29 on: August 09, 2024, 04:58:53 AM »
Well fellas, I got the woodsrunner done in time for delivery at the CLA show. The owner has seen it so I can share with you all.

It’s not perfect, but I learned a lot and enjoyed the process. Looking forward to the next one.











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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #30 on: August 09, 2024, 05:10:20 AM »








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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #31 on: August 09, 2024, 05:23:09 AM »
Turned out very nice,Ethan. The carving around the cheek piece makes the rifle, simple but elegant.
Ok, now how did you age the lock and barrel? Well done.

Bob

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #33 on: August 09, 2024, 02:33:42 PM »
That’s really appealing, Ethan.
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #34 on: August 09, 2024, 05:03:45 PM »
Nice Job Ethan.  You certainly created something all your own that has a great feel.

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #35 on: August 09, 2024, 08:12:00 PM »
I love it. I think you did an amazing job.
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #36 on: August 10, 2024, 01:15:24 PM »
Turned out very nice,Ethan. The carving around the cheek piece makes the rifle, simple but elegant.
Ok, now how did you age the lock and barrel? Well done.

Bob

I got a little weird with it. I used some Wildcat Valley browning solution, mustard, cleaning vinegar, and some salt. I took it off and put more on until I liked the look.

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #37 on: August 11, 2024, 02:28:58 AM »
Hello Ethan, I really like the stain and finish on this woods runner! Would you share what you used for stain and finish? I would like to replicate your process. Nice job!

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #38 on: August 11, 2024, 11:08:57 AM »
Wow, that's a real fine job.love the nice aged look.
Would say it looks like original.
Very nice

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #39 on: August 11, 2024, 02:37:59 PM »
Hello Ethan, I really like the stain and finish on this woods runner! Would you share what you used for stain and finish? I would like to replicate your process. Nice job!

I used LaurelMtn Maple to ensure a warm hue.
Kibler Iron Nitrate, Kibler Bone Black to push the contrast.
Beck’s finishing oil and Becks finishing wax on top.

The client wanted something warm with age.
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #40 on: August 11, 2024, 03:44:22 PM »
 If I did one that's how I'd like it,well done but not over done. Good hand and well thought out, nicely done all around.

   Tim

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #41 on: August 11, 2024, 06:32:36 PM »
I really like your carving and finish.  Well done!

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #42 on: August 23, 2024, 07:00:30 AM »
It really does have a warm and homey feeling to it I think. You captured a refined “primitive folk art” style carving at both ends of the cheep piece which looks just perfect.
I hope you do more 🙂

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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #43 on: August 23, 2024, 04:01:08 PM »
Great job Ethan. Mellow.
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #44 on: September 06, 2024, 05:53:11 PM »
Did you thin the Beck’s finishing oil on first coat or use a different sealer?
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Re: Sketching for a Woodsrunner build
« Reply #45 on: September 06, 2024, 09:17:05 PM »
Wow Ethan, that's pretty cool! I know you're into a lot of different things but I hope you'll be doing some more exploratory gunmaking like this.