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Offline Wyoduster

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finished the squirrel rifle
« on: November 18, 2019, 05:53:04 PM »
Curly Ash stock, Rice A weight barrel, 32 cal.








Offline mountainman70

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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2019, 06:19:54 PM »
Looking good  bro. Man that is some curly ash. Keep at it. We cant just build one !!! Have a great day. Dave 8) 8)

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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2019, 06:30:18 PM »
Very nice. What finish did you apply?

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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2019, 07:25:35 PM »
Very nice. What finish did you apply?
Laurel Mt. 2 coats. Thinkin I'm going to knock the shine off a bit with some steel wool. Just a little. 

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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2019, 09:10:55 PM »
Beautiful rifle!  I particularly like the inlays.
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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2019, 09:24:53 PM »
Very nice. What finish did you apply?
Laurel Mt. 2 coats. Thinkin I'm going to knock the shine off a bit with some steel wool. Just a little.

Pumice or rotten-stone work better at dulling the sheen than-does steel wool. The wool removes considerable
finish, however it that is your intent (but only 2 coats?) have with it.
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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2019, 12:06:28 AM »
What Daryl said about knocking back shine.in my very limited experience, if dulled too much, shine can be added back. As with everything, it is the balance, isn’t it. Again, nice job.

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Re: finished the squirrel rifle
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2019, 02:37:55 AM »
Very nice. What finish did you apply?
Laurel Mt. 2 coats. Thinkin I'm going to knock the shine off a bit with some steel wool. Just a little.

Pumice or rotten-stone work better at dulling the sheen than-does steel wool. The wool removes considerable
finish, however it that is your intent (but only 2 coats?) have with it.
Yes only 2 coats of finish an a coat of sealer. Pumice..... I'll get some and give it a try. I do want it a little less shiney..