Sketching for a Woodsrunner build

[TDM]

It’s looking very nice.

[Curtis]

You are doing a fine job with the carving, Ethan!  Looks great. 

Curtis

[Jdbeck]

Looking good Ethan, enjoyed the video.
Your social media channel is exactly what this community needs. Keep up the great work.

[Spalding]

I believe Benjamin got you all dialed in with how to proceed. Looking forward to seeing the result.

Bob

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

[Yazel.xring]

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.

[Yazel.xring]

[Spalding]

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

[Yazel.xring]

[rich pierce]

That’s really appealing, Ethan.

[Jim Kibler]

Nice Job Ethan.  You certainly created something all your own that has a great feel.

Jim

[Mick C]

I love it. I think you did an amazing job.

[Yazel.xring]

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.

Rich, Jim, Mick - Thank you for the kind words!

[dieselmech570]

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!

[hawkeye]

Wow, that's a real fine job.love the nice aged look.
Would say it looks like original.
Very nice

[Yazel.xring]

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.

[Tim Crosby]

 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

[Martin S.]

I really like your carving and finish.  Well done!

[Bob Gerard]

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 🙂

[BOB HILL]

Great job Ethan. Mellow.
Bob

[rich pierce]

Did you thin the Beck’s finishing oil on first coat or use a different sealer?

[Ian Pratt]

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.

[Yazel.xring]

Did you thin the Beck’s finishing oil on first coat or use a different sealer?

I did not thin it, I applied gently

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.

Thank you kindly Ian, maybe someday!