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Offline little joe

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Long delay but a partial project re-start.
« Reply #50 on: November 28, 2016, 07:04:01 AM »
Were any rifles built with a similar cheek piece? Bueatiful looking rifle.
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Inletted
« Reply #51 on: December 02, 2016, 06:17:42 AM »
All the parts of the patch box are fitted, inletted, and ready for engraving.  I have to say, this particular patch box was a real pain in the......well.....neck.  I have never had to fiddle with a patch box so long and hard. Gives me an even greater appreciation for Jim's skills as displayed on the original rifle he built.





Next step is to finish the final engraving on this rifle on the patch box parts.  Staining and finishing to follow that.....and I will be happy to have this rifle finally finished.

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Inletted
« Reply #52 on: December 02, 2016, 08:22:29 AM »
Don't know how I missed this post originally, but I'm sure glad you started it up again! What a beautiful rifle! Outstanding work Dave. Can't wait to see it when it's finished.

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Inletted
« Reply #53 on: December 03, 2016, 03:10:43 AM »
Beautiful work, Dave. Well done man - WOW!
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Inletted
« Reply #54 on: December 03, 2016, 05:38:54 AM »
  Dave Excellent work. What I really commend you on is your attention to details. Like not having the three little holes in the bottom of the patch box from drilling. An other things. Can't wait to see the finished gun....Oldtravler
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Inletted
« Reply #55 on: December 04, 2016, 11:11:53 AM »
Started the patch box engraving......this still needs some clean up work.  Tried to make it look like Jim's as much as possible, but he's a @!*% fine engraver and I am a little out of practice !  Hard to copy his work and do it justice.


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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Started
« Reply #56 on: December 04, 2016, 04:41:43 PM »
Dave , I wish my engraving was as "out of practice" as yours . SUPER !!! work . Keep us posted  . Thanks Nathan
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Started
« Reply #57 on: December 04, 2016, 05:53:54 PM »
Looks Wonderful! - You are right about the patchbox - It's been 3 weeks and I'm still working on inletting mine... WOW - You did a fantastic job..
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Started
« Reply #58 on: December 05, 2016, 11:59:45 PM »
Outline engraving on patchbox door:


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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Started
« Reply #59 on: December 06, 2016, 02:52:26 AM »
Patchbox lid completed:


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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #60 on: December 06, 2016, 10:14:44 AM »
Finished with the patch box engraving. 


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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #61 on: December 06, 2016, 12:55:10 PM »
WOW :o
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #62 on: December 06, 2016, 02:06:31 PM »
Ya. WOW
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #63 on: December 06, 2016, 03:38:50 PM »
My engraving looks like it was done with a cold chisel by comparison. 
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #64 on: December 06, 2016, 05:31:22 PM »
Dave
Outstanding, but then we expect no less from you. You always do such great work.
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #65 on: December 06, 2016, 10:26:36 PM »
The First two posts after the patch-box picture mirrored my response on seeing it.

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #66 on: December 06, 2016, 10:47:57 PM »
  Dave, I stand in AWE.  Fantastic work.  WOW has already been used as I found this post and read the whole thing and stared at every photo.  Thanks for sharing. General
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #67 on: December 07, 2016, 03:01:42 AM »
Excellent work, Dave!  That turned out really nice!


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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #68 on: December 07, 2016, 09:48:43 PM »
Dave:  your engraving is remarkable.  I would have to think that Jim would consider your work a nice tribute to his fine rifle and craftsmanship.
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #69 on: December 08, 2016, 05:02:57 AM »
Thanks to all.  I appreciate the kind comments.  I'm just glad I don't have to put this rifle side by side with Jim's to compare them.....

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #70 on: December 08, 2016, 07:11:39 PM »
Your work is spectacular, it would stand up well next to anybody working today. Beautiful workmanship throughout, very refined and crisp. Let me add my thanks to all the others for posting your progress. 
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #71 on: December 12, 2016, 11:19:45 PM »
Finally getting close.....starting the finishing process.  I have decided that I like the ebony cheek piece with the stained maple, so I will leave it and not fall back on "Plan B".



The patch box looks better with some stain on the stock as well.

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Nearing the end !
« Reply #72 on: December 13, 2016, 03:33:35 AM »
Im looking forward to the finished pics ;D
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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Patch Box Engraving Complete
« Reply #73 on: December 13, 2016, 08:13:00 AM »
Quote from: davec2 on December 12, 2016, 11:19:45 PM
Finally getting close.....starting the finishing process.  I have decided that like the ebony cheek piece with the stained maple, so I will leave it and not fall back on "Plan B".



The patch box looks better with some stain on the stock as well.




Your work is always good.  But your carving has improved over the past few rifles. The carving is precise to a fault,  and the background is darn smooth.   I like this a lot. Thanks for posting.

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Re: Copy Of a Lovely Chambers Rifle - Nearing the end !
« Reply #74 on: December 13, 2016, 05:52:19 PM »
Dave , Once again you`ve knocked it out of the park. NICE WORK!!!!    Thanks for taking us along  Nathan
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