Author Topic: Finished Fence Post #2 (Read 18517 times)

davec2 · « **on:** April 03, 2014, 10:04:39 PM »

Well, after the conclusion of a long and arduous aerospace contract, I finally had some time to finish the second poorly designed rifle I referenced in some previous posts. The back story starts in the posts below, if anyone is interested, but I won't repeat any of it:

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=23271.0

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=23558.0

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=25058.0

This is the second rifle that I almost threw out or made into a fence post when I found this site and realized how much I didn't know. I have completed it for another brother-in-law and, again, learned a lot along the way thanks to many of those much better builders and engravers here on the board. My sincere thanks again for all their lessons and suggestions. As before, I am looking for any and all suggestions and critiques. This is the last of the old projects that I started before I found you guys. I have started the next rifle now and will have no excuses this time around for making the nitwit mistakes I have made previously.

Some specifics:

.50 caliber, 7/8" straight GM barrel
L & R lock
Wood stain: Shop made aqua fortis stain (per Mad Monk's excellent directions) & neutralized post heat blush with baking soda paste
Wood finish: Daly's Seafin Ship'n Shore Sealer and Daly's Teak Oil

galamb · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2014, 10:21:20 PM »

I wouldn't be too disappointed to carry that.

But if you insist, my fence is in need of a little work - 3 or 4 posts would be fine if you have a few spares laying around

Joey R · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2014, 10:23:00 PM »

I would truly like to have that fence post before you tamp dirt around it. Much thanks for the pictures.

Acer Saccharum · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2014, 10:30:33 PM »

Incredible workmanship, Dave. Beautifully done, in your distinctive style.

tlallijr · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2014, 10:55:12 PM »

Wow !! The talent of so many people on this site is unbelievable......absolutely beautiful !

blackbruin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2014, 11:00:44 PM »

I'm gonna guess an engineer or machinist, too perfect.

JBJ · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2014, 11:11:56 PM »

Stunning!

sloe bear · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2014, 11:58:13 PM »

I too would like you to build my fence posts , I need just enough to go around my farm. all kidding aside that is a great looking rifle congrats on a job well done.

Larry Luck · « **Reply #8 on:** April 04, 2014, 12:14:29 AM »

Dave,

If this is what you do for your brothers in law, my only question is: "Do you have another sister?"

Really beautiful work. Thanks for posting it.

Larry Luck

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #9 on:** April 04, 2014, 12:21:20 AM »

Spectacular engraving. The only thing I would have done different is to show a little more barrel.

bama · « **Reply #10 on:** April 04, 2014, 02:04:29 AM »

Very well done fence post and nicely engraved to boot. Thanks for sharing your pictures. I hope your brother in law appreciates what a nice fence post he has been given.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #11 on:** April 04, 2014, 02:06:08 AM »

Dave,

That is some kind of fence post.

All I can say is the the engraving is just stunning in its extent and execution.

Ken G · « **Reply #12 on:** April 04, 2014, 02:32:47 AM »

Outstanding work! The engraving is really nice. If you weren't going to finish this.......I'd love to go through your scrap pile.
Ken

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #13 on:** April 04, 2014, 02:45:01 AM »

Couldn't stop gawking at the engraving! Thanks for posting, Dave, really nice rifle...

Ed

Karl Kunkel · « **Reply #14 on:** April 04, 2014, 03:34:14 AM »

Build me a fence post please.

KLMoors · « **Reply #15 on:** April 04, 2014, 03:38:58 AM »

Very, very nice. The engraving is wonderful.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:05:48 AM »

Dave,
I hope you're not too disappointed with it.

There are countless makers who would be thrilled to produce something anywhere close to your fence posts.

Your engraving is as good as a signature.

Jeff

kaintuck · « **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:16:48 AM »

Wow......fantastic work.....could you pretend I was adopted? Dad? I need one of those!

Best GM barrel I have ever seen!!!

Kermit · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:31:23 AM »

Geez. It took you TWO to get one that good?

Seriously nice work, that.

Don Getz · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2014, 06:15:44 AM »

Not too bad, not too bad. If only you could get a few pointers in engraving............Don

Dean D. · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2014, 02:08:45 PM »

If you run out of something to do I have 30 acres that needs fenced!

Incredibly beautiful work Dave!

Dphariss · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2014, 03:40:59 PM »

Thanks.
I have been working hard to get over my feelings of inadequacy as an engraver, now this....

Very nice.

Dan

EC121 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2014, 03:52:54 PM »

Great rifle. The engraving with the subtle shading and black background is outstanding.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:00:13 PM »

A Beauty Dave.

Tim C.

fastfrankie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2014, 04:10:40 PM »

AMAZING, JUST SIMPLYAMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Author Topic: Finished Fence Post #2 (Read 18517 times)

galamb

blackbruin

sloe bear

kaintuck

Dean D.

fastfrankie