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Offline Mike Brooks

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Gahagan's NE Fowler on the blog
« on: October 02, 2013, 12:49:53 AM »
I'm diggin' it man..... ;D
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Re: Gahagan's NE Fowler on the blog
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2013, 12:55:49 AM »
Ken does great stuff.Always enjoy checking out his latest in person at the shows.


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Re: Gahagan's NE Fowler on the blog
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2013, 03:41:07 AM »
Wow, I agree. That thing is a keeper for sure. Very nice.
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Offline EricEwing

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Re: Gahagan's NE Fowler on the blog
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2013, 05:35:19 PM »
Ken Gahagan is one of my favorite makers. I was glad to see that recent article in the magazine and always look out for examples of his work online. I appreciate artists like that that make items from such an under-represented time and place.
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Re: Gahagan's NE Fowler on the blog
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2013, 05:02:14 PM »
I like the lettering style/font he uses for his signature.
Is it common to leave the butt plate proud on the sides like this:?



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Offline Robert Wolfe

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Re: Gahagan's NE Fowler on the blog
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2013, 08:52:47 PM »
I'm guessing that the butt plate being proud is part of the "aging" technique to simulate a stock that has shrunk away from the butt plate with time.
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