Author Topic: Brooks College of Knowledge project completed! (Read 2908 times)

Stoner creek · « **on:** November 17, 2019, 10:21:28 PM »

This is a project that I took to Mike Brooks this summer to learn carving. It’s based on some of the guns in RCA volume I focused on the Reading School. I have to give a shout out to another fellow (Randall Cantrall) for his assistance with the stock finish. I stocked this around an FCI 7/8” .45 x 42” barrel. Chambers deluxe Siler lock, Brooks brass mounts. Will take her out on first date on Wednesday.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2019, 10:24:38 PM »

Wayne you did a heck of a job on that. I really like it. LOTS

BOB HILL · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2019, 10:45:14 PM »

Beautiful rifle, Wayne. Congratulations to student and Professor. Job well done.
Bob

Pennsylvania Dutchman · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2019, 10:50:47 PM »

Very Nice!
Mark

flinchrocket · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2019, 11:08:52 PM »

Outstanding for first time carving.

Jim Kibler · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2019, 11:58:31 PM »

I like it. The tang carving in particular turned out really nice.

Jim

rich pierce · « **Reply #6 on:** November 18, 2019, 12:10:39 AM »

Excellent work!

Gary Tucker · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2019, 12:30:54 AM »

Great looking rifle Wayne. I really like everything about it.

Mike Brooks · « **Reply #8 on:** November 18, 2019, 01:08:21 AM »

Wayne did most all of it. I just pointed a lot.

Marcruger · « **Reply #9 on:** November 18, 2019, 01:30:19 AM »

I've got to quote Jed Clampett, "WEEEEEEE DOGGIE". That sure is pretty. You did yourself proud Wayne. There is so much to like there. Great carving and finishing. God Bless, Marc

smart dog · « **Reply #10 on:** November 18, 2019, 01:37:20 AM »

HI Wayne,
Beautiful!. I am a Berks fan.

dave

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #11 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:13:36 AM »

Suh weeet! Dang that is clean! And finished with a full week of rifle season left...

Greg

J. Talbert · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:24:53 AM »

Nice early looking gun Wayne.

Great job!

Jeff

alex e. · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:02:48 AM »

Very nicely done!

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:17:59 AM »

Well...mighty impressed Wayne... Yes indeed...I am just astonished at how exceptionally clean the carving is...( now for humor..). How in the world did you handle those scrapers an carving gouges..with the size of your paws...!!
Yes I am VERY ..VERY..impressed my friend...Dang nice work...!!!
Kudos to your Professor....Too...!

Oldtravler

Daryl · « **Reply #15 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:36:17 AM »

Impressive first time work. Way beyond this child, in every aspect.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #16 on:** November 18, 2019, 04:38:04 AM »

Beautiful gun Wayne. I really like the carving. Looks like you’re getting good with the parting tool. It creates the best looking carvings in my opinion.

Joey R · « **Reply #17 on:** November 18, 2019, 05:16:49 AM »

Wayne,that's a sweet looking rifle. Great job. Joey

Prospector8083 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2019, 06:05:43 AM »

Fantastic job! I especially like the simplistic design! Sometimes less is more, I will be doing a similar project in Ron Scott's class in January up in Oregon. I like crossed tomahawks and arrows! I have some ideas there and hope to learn enough to do all the carving and engraving myself in Ron's class. More pictures of carving and muzzle if you can.

TonyM · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2019, 08:12:21 AM »

Stoner Creek,
You don't know me but you do know several of my friends.
That is one fine rifle. Nice to see someone beside myself using straight sided barrels...lol.
Chime in sqrldg or Brice.
Tony Maples

Don Steele · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2019, 12:40:18 PM »

Overall very nicely done Wayne. Like Jim, I see the excellent work around the tang leaping out as unique and very well executed.
What did you do to the Brooks Brass to get that finish on it..??
Thanks for sharing.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2019, 02:15:17 PM »

Quote from: Don Steele on November 18, 2019, 12:40:18 PM

Overall very nicely done Wayne. Like Jim, I see the excellent work around the tang leaping out as unique and very well executed.
What did you do to the Brooks Brass to get that finish on it..??
Thanks for sharing.

Birchwood Casey Brass Black.
Thanks to all of you for your kind comments. I’m newly retired and truly wanting to improve my skills in gun stocking.

sqrldog · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2019, 03:59:18 PM »

Hello Tony good to see you posting. I've already had an early look at pictures of Stoner's recent rifle and it is a dandy. He improves with each new rifle. I think a three day stint at Brooks' gunsmith college helped immensely. Looking forward to seeing the next one out of his shop. Tim

David Rase · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2019, 04:35:11 PM »

After completing that rifle it's time for a glass of Woodford Reserve. I think I will have one myself in your honor buddy.

David

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2019, 04:39:46 PM »

Quote from: David Rase on November 18, 2019, 04:35:11 PM

After completing that rifle it's time for a glass of Woodford Reserve. I think I will have one myself in your honor buddy.
David

Now that’s the spirit! (See what I did there?) Cheers! 🥃

Greg

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