Clay Smith Trade Gun Build

[TDM]

Me too ! That'd be great . Wish we three could shoot together

That would be fun!

 

[WALT53]

Me too ! That'd be great . Wish we three could shoot together

Now that would be a hoot ,but you gotta finish building yours cause TDM gonna beat you there lol.

 

[Rob M.]

Now that would be a hoot ,but you gotta finish building yours cause TDM gonna beat you there lol.

I know , right ?! Done sold the one I made for myself last month !! LOL ! Its in Texas now ....They're having a shoot this weekend and I cant compete ! At least I can't embarrass myself ! LOL

 

[TDM]

I’m still a couple of weeks away from shooting. Even after it’s finished I’ve got to cast some balls for it!

 

[WALT53]

I’m still a couple of weeks away from shooting. Even after it’s finished I’ve got to cast some balls for it!

Come you two no excuses know lol

 

[TDM]

Come you two no excuses know lol

My Woodsrunner kit is still a month out. If I finish this one too soon I won’t have anything to do. Got to drag my feet some.

 

[Fisherking]

I am looking forward to seeing this project finished. And a signature lock plate? How cool is that!

You are going to have a gem Sir!

 

[TDM]

I am looking forward to seeing this project finished. And a signature lock plate? How cool is that!

You are going to have a gem Sir!

Thank you!

 

[TDM]

This morning finished filing down the vent hole liner and checked the fit with the lock. Then I polished the trigger guard and rod thimbles. I will most likely do a slightly aged finish on all the brass, but I wanted everything evenly polished to start, I might like it. Finished sanding the stock and did the first of several damp cloth wipe downs to raise the grain. And started draw filing the barrel. Had planned to stay here 2-3 weeks, but I’ll need to drive home when my side plate and thumb plate arrive in a day or so. Schools out so my Wife has her hands full keeping 3 of the grandkids and can’t get away to bring them to me. If I get the last sanding done tomorrow I’ll try to get a coat of iron nitrate on and heated.

 

[50calBoone]

Looking great , cant wait to see it finished

 

[TDM]

Looking great , cant wait to see it finished

Thanks! It’s getting closer. Just sanded down the stock after the first raise and wiped it down again.

 

[Rob M.]

What size ball ?

I’m still a couple of weeks away from shooting. Even after it’s finished I’ve got to cast some balls for it!

 

[Rob M.]

This morning finished filing down the vent hole liner and checked the fit with the lock. Then I polished the trigger guard and rod thimbles. I will most likely do a slightly aged finish on all the brass, but I wanted everything evenly polished to start, I might like it. Finished sanding the stock and did the first of several damp cloth wipe downs to raise the grain. And started draw filing the barrel. Had planned to stay here 2-3 weeks, but I’ll need to drive home when my side plate and thumb plate arrive in a day or so. Schools out so my Wife has her hands full keeping 3 of the grandkids and can’t get away to bring them to me. If I get the last sanding done tomorrow I’ll try to get a coat of iron nitrate on and heated.

Damn !!! Look at that perfect touch hole !!! Wooo dawgy !!! Gonna be FAST !!/

 

[TDM]

What size ball ?

I have a Lee .600 mold. Thought it be a good place to start.

 

[Rob M.]

I have a Lee .600 mold. Thought it be a good place to start.

Oh cool ! You got a mold ...
Good deal

 

[TDM]

Damn !!! Look at that perfect touch hole !!! Wooo dawgy !!! Gonna be FAST !!/

Thanks Rob, I’ll take luck over skill any day!

 

[TDM]

Oh cool ! You got a mold ...
Good deal

Yep, I have a lot of molds and a lot of lead. Just too lazy most of the time to cast and shoot!

 

[Rob M.]

Thanks Rob, I’ll take luck over skill any day!

LOL ...
What ever you say bud ...sure lookin good !

 

[Rob M.]

Yep, I have a lot of molds and a lot of lead. Just too lazy most of the time to cast and shoot!

Ah
...this will light the fire ! Hope you get a VDO ....I wanna hear that baby roar !

 

[TDM]

Ah
...this will light the fire ! Hope you get a VDO ....I wanna hear that baby roar !

I’ll try when the time comes, but I’m a bit techno challenged. Guess I could duct tape my phone to a tree.