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Offline David Rase

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Adjustable Powder Measure
« on: December 19, 2024, 09:00:55 PM »
A couple of years ago I saw a photo of an antique powder measure with a threaded stem and locking collar to adjust the volume.  Unfortunately, I misplaced the photo.  I finally got around this week to seeing if I could make this concept work.  This is my forth measure with a threaded stem.  The first measure I made is being donated as a raffle prize for this years "Toys for Tots" shoot this weekend.   This particular measure is a Christmas present for a good friend of mine.  I have included a photo of all the parts I made for this measure as well as a couple photos of the completed measure.
Enjoy, David
 






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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2024, 09:49:29 PM »
A mundane tool turned to art, very nice!
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2024, 08:17:33 PM »
David, your work never ceases to amaze me, absolutely amazing work.
Merry, Christmas.
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2024, 10:37:05 PM »
Quote from: David Rase on December 19, 2024, 09:00:55 PM
A couple of years ago I saw a photo of an antique powder measure with a threaded stem and locking collar to adjust the volume.  Unfortunately, I misplaced the photo.  I finally got around this week to seeing if I could make this concept work.  This is my forth measure with a threaded stem.  The first measure I made is being donated as a raffle prize for this years "Toys for Tots" shoot this weekend.   This particular measure is a Christmas present for a good friend of mine.  I have included a photo of all the parts I made for this measure as well as a couple photos of the completed measure.
Enjoy, David
 




nicely done
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2024, 01:56:29 AM »
Very nice!
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2024, 06:51:59 AM »
Wow!  Great work.  Love it.
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2024, 11:51:11 AM »
Special for sure. Going to sell these, Dave?
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2024, 05:50:50 PM »
Quote from: Daryl on December 21, 2024, 11:51:11 AM
Special for sure. Going to sell these, Dave?
Daryl, This one is a Christmas present for a good friend of mine and another is a raffle donation for a "Toys for Tots" fundraiser shoot this Sunday.  I have not decided what to do with the other 2.  They are labor intensive. All 4 are of different design.  I putzed around for almost 2 days making and designing the first one.  The next couple still took about 6 hours, of course I am not as fast in the shop as I used to be. ;).
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2024, 05:18:19 PM »
Very cool! Beautiful work!

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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2024, 07:46:05 PM »
That is awesome!
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2024, 09:43:32 PM »
Awesome for sure. That cannon barrelled one really turns my crank.
I already have 3 adjustable measures and surely don't need another.
Really, I was curious is all.
Exceptional work of love.
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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #11 on: December 25, 2024, 05:42:04 PM »
That is too cool.

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Re: Adjustable Powder Measure
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2024, 09:21:32 PM »
If they were mine, I would give them to family members as a family keep sake. Too nice to sell and your young family members will cherish them because you made them. ;)
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