wire inlay

[snapper]

Who would you use to do silver wire inlay on a rifle you provide?

thanks

Fleener

[Mark Elliott]

I don't think the best wire work people I know would do it on a gun made by someone else.    The only one I can think of who might consider it is Allan Sandy.   

[Acer Saccharum]

Mark, it doesn't hurt to ask. Maybe one of the best guys is looking for work right now.

I'd put this as a "Wanted: Wire Inlay Work" or some such, in the "Classified Section"

[Mark Elliott]

Well the best I know are Wallace Gusler and Jud Brennan.

[Ky-Flinter]

Who would you use to do silver wire inlay on a rifle you provide?

Hi Fleener,

First off, welcome to ALR.  Make yourself at home, we're glad to have you.

Now to your question.  There may be capable builders who might take on the work, but if the gun is already finished, that could be a problem, as the "wire" (actually flat ribbon) has to be filed flush with the wood and this is likely to remove the adjacent finish and stain.  It would be best if the gun is in the white, ready for stain and finish.

Wire inlay isn't as hard as it looks and you can make the necessary tools yourself.  Practice on some scrap similar to your stock.  Who knows?

-Ron

[snapper]

Thank you . 

The gun would be in the white.  Thinking about buying a Tip Curtis rifle and having it dressed up a little.

I have done some wire inlay on a couple of stocks.  But my skill level is not the end results that I would want for this rifle.

Thanks

Fleener

[Metalshaper]

Hey Snapper,

 Good to see ya on here!!!

Respect Always
Metalshaper/Jonathan

[Dr. Tim-Boone]

Hey Snapper!!  Welcome.  Have you gotten any PMs yet??  With a little patience I am sure someone will emerge.

[snapper]

no PM's yet.....

Thanks Metal Shaper, I knew you hung out over year and thought I would come see what the excitement was....

Fleener

[Curtis]

Great to see you here Snapper!

Curtis