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Jefferson58

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New Powder Measure
« on: May 28, 2010, 10:47:45 PM »
Hi Folks:

This is a 60 grain measure I just finished for a customer.  He wanted something a little fancier than I usually make, so I thought this one up. It is made from hard maple, about 3" long and 3/4" wide at the lip. The inside of the lip is flared to make pouring easier. A fun project and something that I had not done previously.

Hope you like it. As usual, comments, criticisms, or any other observations are always welcome.

Thanks,

Jeff





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Offline Rayant

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2010, 11:55:28 PM »
Great looking powder measure. Is it a copy of any you have seen before? You  keep coming up with the most unusual items.  Ray 

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2010, 12:54:44 AM »
 Nice work Jeff, great design, shows a lot of thought, I really like the fine detail lines.

 Tim C.

Mitch

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2010, 04:52:51 AM »
Very nice Jeff..... 8)

Offline B. Hey

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2010, 05:03:00 AM »
Looks good, Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Bill

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2010, 07:18:29 AM »
sweet Work!!

Jefferson58

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2010, 02:52:48 PM »
Thanks guys, I appreciate the kind words.

Ray, this is not really a direct copy of anything, per se. I think it is more of a compilation of the hundreds of original pieces I have seen, and somehow tuck away in the brain. I think it has a bit of NC bee hive influence in it.

It is very difficult for me to hand carve much anymore, so I resorted to the lathe. Lots of original horn pieces were produced on lathes, so I think it follows right along in that vein.

Jeff

jrice

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2010, 04:29:51 AM »
Jeff, I like the work in the details of the measure.
Jerry

Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: New Powder Measure
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2010, 04:56:41 PM »
Jeff, very nice little item and good job on the turning.  I can empathize with your comment regarding about shaping with the hands and files though. 
And very PC.  That is 'Pretty Cool"!   ;D
Gary
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