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Offline JO49

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Completed my first two rifles
« on: September 14, 2017, 05:45:24 PM »
I just finished my first and second rifle builds.  Not from planks, "parts sets".  I started the Isaac Haines but got lost.  I didn't realize that there is a whole lot of "know how" needed to building a muzzleloader.  I drove down to Alabama and took one of Mr. Jim Parker's gun building classes.  I purchased a Jim Chambers' Pennsylvania Fowler to build in the class.  It took me 5 days, 12 hours a day to get it put together.  I have a very high respect for all you skilled gun builders. Rifle building is an art form you don't learn with two rifles.  My hats off to you!

Below is a picture of my builds. I'm a little nervous showing my rifles with all the beautiful rifles that are shown on the site.
Top: Jim Chamber's Pennsylvania Fowler in 20ga., 46" barrel.   
Bottom:  .50 cal. Isaac Haines parts kit.  I purchased from one of the forum members here.  Barrel and hard ware from TOTW and stock from Dunlap woodcrafts.  I have not had the courage to attempt any relief carving, wire inlay or patch boxes yet.  I did enjoy the builds and plan to do another.
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2017, 06:02:00 PM »
They both look nice, you did well.
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Offline Joe S.

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« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2017, 06:05:18 PM »
Looking good from here,nicely done
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Offline Ray Settanta

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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2017, 06:27:54 PM »
Congratulations on your builds. They look good to me!
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Offline oldtravler61

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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2017, 07:03:18 PM »
  Yes indeed you did well. Really like that Fowler. Thanks for showing. Oldtravler
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2017, 07:07:00 PM »
Both of these guns came from good stock, and they will serve you very well for as long as you wish.  You've done well.
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2017, 07:15:50 PM »
Thank you everyone!  That's encouragement enough to try another one.

Joe
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #7 on: September 14, 2017, 07:28:29 PM »
Hi Joe

You have done well with your projects. It was a pleasure having you attend one of my building classes and then see this fine work you have turned out.

I received your package yesterday and want to say thanks for the lock blocks you sent. I let Travis pick out the one he wanted and I will use the others in my future classes.

Email me a copy of your rifles that I can post on my web site.

Thanks Jim Parker
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2017, 08:19:01 PM »
There is absolutely no reason to apologize for those two builds, JO49er; plain is good and I'd be proud to have done so well on both.  They are quite nice and I like them.
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #9 on: September 14, 2017, 08:41:17 PM »
Those are really nice, way better than my first build. Bama has taught you well.

Bet they shoot nice too!
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #10 on: September 14, 2017, 09:10:57 PM »
Beautiful, Thank you for showing and I can't wait to see more....
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Offline rick/pa

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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2017, 09:38:56 PM »
Very nice job on both. I wish my first one back in the Dark Ages of the 70's looked as good! Let us know how they shoot.
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2017, 09:51:41 PM »
Congrats!  You should be proud.

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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2017, 12:04:58 AM »
Those are both really good looking rifles from what I see. Very nice results for your first two builds.
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #14 on: September 15, 2017, 04:56:30 AM »
Jim's teaching method inspires confidence.  I took his carving class, learned the basics, and gained the confidence to try my hand at carving.  My first attempt is far short of being good enough to get paid for doing it but not poor enough for me to rasp it off.  I should finish this rifle next week if we don't have any more storm related setbacks.
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Offline moleeyes36

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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2017, 02:52:27 PM »
Quote from: JO49er on September 14, 2017, 05:45:24 PM


Below is a picture of my builds. I'm a little nervous showing my rifles with all the beautiful rifles that are shown on the site.
Top: Jim Chamber's Pennsylvania Fowler in 20ga., 46" barrel.   
Bottom:  .50 cal. Isaac Haines parts kit.  I purchased from one of the forum members here.  Barrel and hard ware from TOTW and stock from Dunlap woodcrafts.  I have not had the courage to attempt any relief carving, wire inlay or patch boxes yet.  I did enjoy the builds and plan to do another.


Joe, I think you are off to a running start.  But I will warn you that this gun building habit is addictive.  Keep up the good work.

Mole Eyes
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2017, 02:01:32 AM »
Nicely done!  Kudos to you for taking Jim's class, that's about the best way of leveling out the learning curve somewhat.  Wish I had done the same when I first started out...  Thanks for posting!


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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2017, 02:18:39 AM »
Congratulation. Looks like you're off to a great start. Keep up the good work.      Bob
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2017, 11:59:14 AM »
That's nice work.  What stains and finishes did you use?
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Re: Completed my first two rifles
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2017, 02:00:37 PM »
While working beside Joe for a week all I can say is he is a heck of a craftsman pays attention to detail. Great job on the guns !!!
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