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Offline David Rase

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Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« on: January 31, 2021, 03:57:12 AM »
The Ambrose Lawing East Tennessee ¾ stock rifle is almost there. I need to apply a couple more coats of oil, do a bit more burnishing to soften up a few more lines and adjust some of the distressing.  Getting oil to dry in the Pacific Northwest during the rainy month of January will definitely test one’s patience. Looking forward to putting a few rounds through this one and calling it good.




















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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2021, 04:15:12 AM »
Oh yeah Dave. She’s a beaut. Did you make her for someone or will she just be collecting dust over at your place?
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2021, 04:30:15 AM »
Quote from: Bob McBride on January 31, 2021, 04:15:12 AM
Oh yeah Dave. She’s a beaut. Did you make her for someone or will she just be collecting dust over at your place?
Right now she is a designated dust collector.  This project was a lesson in restraint.  It was harder for me to keep within the confines of Mr. Lawing than had I given myself free reins to take artistic liberties.  She needs about two more weeks in my shop getting loved and rubbed to give it that warm glow.  That will take me right up to the Lake Cumberland show.  I plan on dragging her out to that show.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2021, 04:39:13 AM »
Quote from: David Rase on January 31, 2021, 04:30:15 AM
Quote from: Bob McBride on January 31, 2021, 04:15:12 AM
Oh yeah Dave. She’s a beaut. Did you make her for someone or will she just be collecting dust over at your place?
Right now she is a designated dust collector.  This project was a lesson in restraint.  It was harder for me to keep within the confines of Mr. Lawing than had I given myself free reins to take artistic liberties.  She needs about two more weeks in my shop getting loved and rubbed to give it that warm glow.  That will take me right up to the Lake Cumberland show.  I plan on dragging her out to that show.
David

Nice. See you there.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2021, 05:15:09 AM »
Looks like that rifle has been collecting dust for well over a 100 years. Nice inletting on the tang.
Richard
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2021, 05:16:58 AM »
Great looking rifle, Dave!!


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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2021, 06:03:48 AM »
Very nice
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2021, 06:12:17 AM »
 ;D ;D.. Great Job, Dave,... "The devil is in the detail",...I was able to enlarge the photos on this site to study your detail,... you DO pay attention to details,...!!! ... I'm glad you used restraint in this build,... Mr. LaWing would approve and be proud,... Congrats on your BEST build so far,.. !!! ... regards,... Cades Cove Fiddler....
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2021, 06:48:47 AM »
True tennessee-style rifle that captures the ambiance of the period to perfection!
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2021, 07:26:42 AM »
Good looking rifle Dave.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2021, 08:05:11 AM »
Dave, that's really a beauty!! I've always had a sweet spot for Ambrose  Lawing.

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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2021, 08:42:03 AM »
Great looking rifle, Dave. You got it down pat.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2021, 03:40:59 PM »
That is FINE, FINE, FINE. I really like it!
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2021, 04:49:46 PM »
How do you find the gun amongst all that cleanliness?
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2021, 05:06:17 PM »
 That is a Good looking rifle, very well done, love that front sight.

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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #15 on: January 31, 2021, 05:53:18 PM »
Beautiful lines to this one. Is a 3/4 stock really a thing, or a work around for damage on the original?
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2021, 06:01:52 PM »
Beautiful gun.  Love that tang.   I don't see that barrel with the long tang coming out of the gun for cleaning via the flush method in a bucket!!!!

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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2021, 06:11:39 PM »
Man, that's just downright lovely! 

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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #18 on: January 31, 2021, 06:19:51 PM »
Very nicely done David!
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #19 on: January 31, 2021, 08:06:13 PM »
That's a pretty little rifle Dave.  I'm always blown away by how thin and fragile looking that toe is.  Too, it amazes me how much you accomplish obviously losing a lot of time keeping your shop clean and organized.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2021, 09:05:06 PM »
Quote from: Mike Brooks on January 31, 2021, 04:49:46 PM
How do you find the gun amongst all that cleanliness?
I try to make it a habit, emphasis on the word "try" to clean up between projects.  Hosting a workshop on Tuesday evening's cuts into my building time as I try to at least clean of a couple of work stations for the guys. 
You are correct on the difficulty in finding stuff in a clean shop.  I initial reaction is to look for a tool at the last place I used it, then if I can't find it, I go to the tool box or pegboard.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2021, 09:09:15 PM »
Quote from: LilysDad on January 31, 2021, 05:53:18 PM
Beautiful lines to this one. Is a 3/4 stock really a thing, or a work around for damage on the original?
The jury is definitely still out on these rifles.  I have heard them called 1/2 stocks, 3/4 stocks and yes, originally a full stock that was cut back due to a broken forestock.  I think all three scenarios are plausible.
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2021, 10:43:21 PM »
David,
Great job on an extraordinary rifle and great ideas on how it came to be the way it is! Wish you were closer with your workshops. Keep up the great work!
Regards,
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2021, 12:29:54 AM »
Beautiful rifle, well done!
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Re: Ambrose Lawing 3/4 stock (almost finished)
« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2021, 03:04:57 AM »
That's one exceptional SMR....Have always admired your work, Dave.
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