Author Topic: burl-stocked fowling piece photos (Read 19793 times)

Jim Kibler · « **on:** February 20, 2015, 03:04:35 AM »

Hey there everyone. I've updated my website with photos of the burl-stocked fowling piece. These can be found in the Gallery here: http://www.jimkibler.net/
and additional photos can be found in the latest Blog post here: http://www.jimkibler.net/blog/

Here are some of the images which can be seen on my website (white background photos credit Ric Lambert, dark background photos credit Anne Reese):

If you have any questions or comments, fire away. Many more photos at www.jimkibler.net.

Thanks,
Jim

Scott Bumpus · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:06:52 AM »

OUTSTANDING!!

eddillon · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:17:41 AM »

Holy cow, Jim! Absolutely fantastic. What kind of wood and what is the finish? Can't imagine that it was easy to carve that burl.

E.vonAschwege · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:30:11 AM »

Absolutely beautiful work Jim! The contrast you achieved with the burl is excellent, and will only continue to develop as the finish ages.

WadePatton · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:30:42 AM »

Was a real treat to see those two rifles together at the show. Fantastic work, another inspirational builder you are. Thanks.

eddillon · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:32:47 AM »

Wood almost matches the figure in the original Cookson fowler.

PPatch · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:52:19 AM »

Fantastic Jim. Fine work right there!

dave

tallbear · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:01:56 AM »

Just SUPER Jim,can't wait to see what you do next!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this will be at the CLA this year.

Mitch

flinchrocket · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:10:15 AM »

That's incredible. I especially like the detail work on the lock, but the whole gun is fabulous .
Thanks for the photos Jim.

smart dog · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:19:32 AM »

Hi Jim,
Beyond words! It is so nice to see someone building 17th century guns and living up to the unsurpassed decorative standards of those times. Very few guns from the 18th century and later compare with the artistry of that century. Wonderful.

dave

old george · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:26:21 AM »

WoW!!!! That is a stunning weapon, not enough words to do it justice. A master craftsman indeed.

geo

Ed Wenger · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:49:38 AM »

What everyone else said! REALLY nice!

Ed

alex e. · « **Reply #12 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:03:27 AM »

Awesome, work to aspire to. Almost too pretty to use.

rich pierce · « **Reply #13 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:23:03 AM »

I really like that you're inspired by originals of the period and do European work that is seldom done. There are not many making fine early European fowling pieces.

smylee grouch · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:30:41 AM »

As has already been said, an out standing effort. The quality of the workmanship and wood is top shelf. Thanks for letting the rest of us see it.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:43:33 AM »

Wellllllllllll, I guess it's okayyyyyyy.

Jeff

flatsguide · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2015, 07:49:31 AM »

What everyone else is saying! That stock looks like it is on fire..where in the world did you find that blank?
Did you do the carving on the lock/cock? Superb work.

davec2 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:45:00 AM »

Staggering !!!!!! In naval parlance, "Bravo Zulu"

Kermit · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2015, 09:02:16 AM »

Speechless. Completely.

James Rogers · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:14:40 PM »

Wonderfully executed! Thanks for sharing.

Whaleman · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:47:06 PM »

Beautiful. Would the future owner of a masterpiece like this ever actually shoot it? Dan

Longshot · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:05:13 PM »

Absolute mastery!!

KentSmith · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:25:39 PM »

Speechless!

Osprey · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2015, 03:33:27 PM »

Just stunning work. I was wondering have you tried the tannic acid on any other wood or projects? Is it as impressive on normal curly sugar maple?

Bob Roller · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:01:21 PM »

Quote from: Jim Kibler on February 20, 2015, 03:04:35 AM

Hey there everyone. I've updated my website with photos of the burl-stocked fowling piece. These can be found in the Gallery here: http://www.jimkibler.net/
and additional photos can be found in the latest Blog post here: http://www.jimkibler.net/blog/

Here are some of the images which can be seen on my website (white background photos credit Ric Lambert, dark background photos credit Anne Reese):

If you have any questions or comments, fire away. Many more photos at www.jimkibler.net.

Thanks,
Jim

It looks like a gun made for a king,a RICH king.I can't begin to think of the work that went into this piece but the end result is superb.

Bob Roller

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