Author Topic: Building 4 Bore Rifle #2 (Read 20490 times)

Bill Raby · « **Reply #125 on:** November 16, 2024, 11:47:55 AM »

Part 83

https://rumble.com/v5pv1g2-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-83.html

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #126 on:** November 16, 2024, 10:02:03 PM »

Couple things, Bill. Use a constant, consistent feed, no starting/stopping. While watching, I noticed that each time the drill stopped, it was leaving the flatter side away from the blade.

Was also thinking that you might be better spinning the rod against something like 16-grit paper cupped in one hand; that would certainly avoid the chunking of that single blade on the dowel-making tool.

You alluded to a pencil sharpener, but they have two opposing cutter blades.

Kind of relegated to sitting and watching any more.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #127 on:** November 17, 2024, 12:03:47 AM »

I definitely need to figure out something better for the next one. Ebony is fairly tough to work with.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #128 on:** November 23, 2024, 07:54:44 AM »

Part 84

https://rumble.com/v5s80at-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-84.html

Bill Raby · « **Reply #129 on:** November 30, 2024, 08:11:25 AM »

Part 85

https://rumble.com/v5uhcpb-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-85.html

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #130 on:** December 01, 2024, 07:19:34 PM »

Bill, totally envious of both your engraving setup and your abilities with the artwork.
My attempts with hammer and graver have convinced me to farm out this aspect of gun building.
Thanks for taking us along on your gun building projects.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #131 on:** December 02, 2024, 02:51:40 AM »

That Airgraver really is amazing. Now I just need to cough up the money to get a decent microscope. The surgical loupes work nice but sometimes it is still tough to see what I am doing.

C Hosmer · « **Reply #132 on:** December 03, 2024, 02:14:00 AM »

After you draw your design pattern, hold your object out at arms length and spray ,mist,fog it with cheap hair spray.
Acts like a clear coat you won't smear it, and comes off with soapy water. Easy peasy.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #133 on:** December 03, 2024, 04:02:30 AM »

Good idea! I will have to try that next time I do engraving.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #134 on:** December 07, 2024, 08:36:29 AM »

Part 86

https://rumble.com/v5wux8w-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-86.html

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #135 on:** December 08, 2024, 12:35:46 AM »

Truly make me look forward to Saturdays!

You are coming along well with your engraving techniques.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #136 on:** December 08, 2024, 01:47:37 AM »

I need a lot more practice.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #137 on:** December 14, 2024, 08:12:20 AM »

Part 87

https://rumble.com/v5z50le-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-87.html

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #138 on:** December 14, 2024, 08:09:45 PM »

Bill, your engraving IS improving! And yeah, drawing the design on the metal is a large part.

I can do neither the drawing or the actual metal cutting. Just lack the ability. Some of it is the nerve damage, but a big part is the inability to create a comprehensive design. I can do an adequate job with wood, but with metal? Naah! Ain't happening.

Saturday mornings, I'm about like an 8-year-old kid waiting for the cartoons - many thanks!

Bill Raby · « **Reply #139 on:** December 14, 2024, 10:38:14 PM »

Good thing you like watching the engraving. There is a LOT more of it coming. I got totally carried away with it on this one. It was fun!

Bill Raby · « **Reply #140 on:** December 21, 2024, 07:42:51 AM »

Part 88

https://rumble.com/v61eogt-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-88.html

Bill Raby · « **Reply #141 on:** December 28, 2024, 09:46:01 AM »

Part 89

https://rumble.com/v63k1zk-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-89.html

Bill Raby · « **Reply #142 on:** January 04, 2025, 07:08:27 AM »

Part 90

https://rumble.com/v65q3vp-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-90.html

Bill Raby · « **Reply #143 on:** January 11, 2025, 08:05:48 AM »

Part 91

https://rumble.com/v682yid-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-91.html

Craig Wilcox · « **Reply #144 on:** January 11, 2025, 06:29:00 PM »

Thanks! Don't fret those very minor errors - they are proof that it wasn't done by AI!

Bill Raby · « **Reply #145 on:** January 11, 2025, 11:33:54 PM »

I agree. I prefer mediocre hand engraving over perfect computer engraving every time.

Bill Raby · « **Reply #146 on:** **Today** at 08:45:49 AM »

Part 92

https://rumble.com/v6aldla-4-bore-rifle-build-2-part-92.html

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Author Topic: Building 4 Bore Rifle #2 (Read 20490 times)