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Offline B.Barker

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Soddy Daisy in progress (update II)
« on: March 05, 2022, 05:53:12 AM »
I started this Soddy back in February for a Tennessee guy. This is my first walnut stocked rifle in twenty years or so. Not sure about what if any stain will be used on it yet. I plan on playing around with some scrap pieces and see what I like.











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Offline Chocktaw Brave

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2022, 08:06:37 AM »
Very nice! That walnut is beautiful as is. I would think it wouldn’t need any staining, just a protective finish. That’s a really long barrel, what caliber?

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2022, 08:17:18 AM »
That’s looking great, Brian. Very nice article in Muzzlrloader. Congratulations.
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2022, 03:47:46 PM »
what caliber and what barrel length? is it swamped? really nice!
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2022, 04:08:06 PM »
Great looking rifle! I love how the grain flows around the cheek piece!

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2022, 05:31:53 PM »
Looking good!  I love seeing the Soddy school growing in popularity. 

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2022, 06:55:39 PM »
  Really nice work Brian.  Nice to see how well you followed all the subtle quirks these Soddy rifles have.  Especially the butt plate. Your customer. Should be more than pleased..!!
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2022, 11:13:16 PM »
Looking good Brian.
I like your knack for doing plain but still distinctive pieces.

Nice work,
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2022, 02:00:51 AM »
Thanks guys. The barrel is a Rice squirrel profile in .32 and the length is 46" or 48" can't remember right now.

Offline Daniel Coats

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2022, 03:02:40 AM »
Nice Soddy can't wait to see it finished!
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2022, 03:40:01 AM »
Looks like it will be a delightful rifle to shoot.
So nice! Doubt it will need ANY stain.
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2022, 07:49:02 AM »
Really nice looking, and as someone has already mentioned I also like how the grain wraps around the cheek rest.

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2022, 07:55:50 AM »
We Airedales look at things like that.  Very nifty the way the growth rings encircle that cheek rest.

Didn't realize Soddy Daisey's had those sharp corners and edges - darn nice rifle gun!
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2022, 02:26:27 PM »
 That looks like it is going to be a nice one. Nice work on the BP & TG.

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2022, 03:55:21 PM »
Very well done
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress
« Reply #15 on: March 06, 2022, 04:32:02 PM »
Really nice!  Thanks for sharing.

Offline B.Barker

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress (update)
« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2022, 03:21:47 AM »
I have the springs made for the patch box and everything installed. Just need to get the nose cap made and fitted.




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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress (update)
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2022, 03:53:02 AM »
This gun would represent the absolute pinnacle of the Soddy Daisy school. Way better than the old Soddy guns that I have had the privilege to handle or study.
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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress (update)
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2022, 04:40:43 AM »
That is some nice work. Will make a great gun.

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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress (update II)
« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2022, 04:05:37 AM »
I took a few photos  of the Soddy today. It has some finish on it how and plan on having it done this coming week. Since some of the Soddy's I seen have a iron and pewter nose cap I added the detail on this one.






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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress (update II)
« Reply #20 on: April 16, 2022, 04:21:05 AM »
Very nicely done Sir..!
Bring on them Soddys !




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Re: Soddy Daisy in progress (update II)
« Reply #21 on: April 16, 2022, 05:33:40 AM »
\Looking good B.
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