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Offline David Price

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Jim Chambers kit build
« on: March 27, 2017, 11:27:03 PM »
I just finished putting a Jim Chambers kit together .  It practically put itself together.

Attached are the pictures of the build start to finish.  I don't know how many pictures can be posted at one time so I will send them in two separate posts. 

Lets see if I can do this again. 

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Offline David Price

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #1 on: March 27, 2017, 11:32:40 PM »
These are the remaining pictures.

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Offline David Price

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2017, 11:37:32 PM »
Sorry, I forgot to upload them.   I will try again.



































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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2017, 11:42:34 PM »
The shell carving is fantastic!  Did you free hand draw that?
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Offline Bob Roller

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2017, 11:44:23 PM »
Your shop is as big a wreck as MINE. We can't have two warped minds in the same forum.
Or can we ;D

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« Last Edit: March 28, 2017, 03:41:55 AM by Ky-Flinter »
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Offline FALout

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2017, 01:10:23 AM »
His shop is cleaner then mine, I can see some open spots!
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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2017, 01:53:46 AM »
  David that's one fine gun. Well done. Looks like a gun builders shop to me...! Oldtravler
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Offline Kingsburyarms

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2017, 02:24:13 AM »
Fantastic job - the Shell carving is great - and the barrel engraving - I like the fit of the butplate  - Liked yours so much, I did order that 20 gauge Officers Fusil from Jim.... Winter project...
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Offline David Price

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2017, 02:41:07 AM »
itdann

I did draw the shell by hand, but I copied one that I saw in John Schippeers  engraving book.
Most of my drawings are of my own design, but I do look through all the books for ideas.

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Most visitors that come to my shop expect to see all the chisels lined up with label up, no wood chips of dust on anything.  My shop is not a show place, I turn out a lot of fine guns there , and clean up after each project.
Visitors are welcome any time.   Actually I didn't think it looked that bad.

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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #9 on: March 28, 2017, 02:26:56 PM »
If you keep that up you might get good enough one day I might be able to find something around here for you to work on. ;)
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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #10 on: March 28, 2017, 04:35:12 PM »
Quote from: David Price on March 28, 2017, 02:41:07 AM
Bob Roller
Most visitors that come to my shop expect to see all the chisels lined up with label up, no wood chips of dust on anything.  My shop is not a show place, I turn out a lot of fine guns there , and clean up after each project.
Visitors are welcome any time.   Actually I didn't think it looked that bad.

David Price
I have been to Dave's shop twice and I agree, it really is not that bad.  I have the same philosophy, let things go and clean up after each project.  A couple of times a year I host an open house in my shop and will break down and clean things up a bit, then I can't find anything for a week.  ;D   
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Offline Marcruger

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2017, 07:37:55 PM »
Dave,

EEEEYOW!  Those shell are wonderful.   That is some of the finest tang carving design I have seen. 

I like the interplay of the barrel engraving, the tang engraving, and the carving. 

The deep finish you added makes everything pop. 

Many thanks for sharing.  Best wishes, and God Bless,   Marc
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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2017, 08:01:08 PM »
Very credible job on a superlative parts set.  I have the same gun and it is one of my favourites.  With patched round ball, I shoot it, out to about sixty yards, as well as I shoot my rifles.  And it is a natural follow through for shooting flying.
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Offline BOB HILL

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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2017, 03:59:48 PM »
David, I've always looked forward to seeing your wonderful work at the CLA show in Lex. Thanks for posting it here for us all to enjoy.          Bob
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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #14 on: April 07, 2017, 07:20:55 PM »
My gosh!!  I haven't picked my chin up off the floor yet.  That is AMAZING!!....Mick C
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Re: Jim Chambers kit build
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2017, 10:55:25 PM »
Fine job!
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