Done w/ First Build......

[Little Wattsy]

From open box to ready to shoot Lyman .54 GPR pics....

Yes thats my blood; Decided to spare you the sweat and trears :grin:

I inletted all that needed it; Got a tad aggressive on the tang (As Zonie "says slow down foo") But its tight and works - Barrel is snug in stock (due to very slight cocked angle of the tang I THINK) but acceptable I believe.
I chissiled a VERY BASIC design in my thumb and then went to work on the stock. Used a clear stain (two coats) and then three coats of polyurathaine (sure I spelt that wrong). Spent three days browning...still not 100% sure Im OK with the results
I will understand the giggles but please keep the proxisims of mirth to your selves :wink:

Gonna take it and go kill me a buffalo to put in the freezer, hopefully next month.

 

[Allan Gray]

Yikes what did you do slice open an artery building that thing?? :shocked2:

Aside from the carnage, nicely done! :thumbsup: Very unique and handsome grain on that stock! :thumbsup:

Hopefully the next blood she sees is that of a nice plump buffalo!

 

[Doug Lykins]

Nice job and a nice streaky piece of walnut, looks a lot like zebrawood. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[agill]

Congratulations! By the blood trail, it looks like that chisel done a good job on you. We'll expect bison blood soon! Please post pics! :thumbsup:

 

[bingo1952]

Not a bad job for a first build. :thumbsup: You ain't on blood thinners are you?

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Good job there Wattsy. Good luck with it on the buffalo hunt.
Scott

 

[Rogue River]

Very nice job! You got lucky and got a beautiful piece of wood. :thumbsup:

 

[Goldhunter]

Good job Wattsy! I'm liking that shiny nose cap. :thumbsup:

 

[Bob J]

That's a beautiful custom GPR! The wood grain and stain are pleasing and so's the nosecap...I like the finish on the hardware, too :thumbsup:

 

[Bob Riegl]

:wink: Ah yes another one who puts his blood into his work :rotf: :rotf: My wife used to say it was my trademark :haha: :thumbsup:

 

[PitchyPine]

Very nice and good luck on its first hunt. :thumbsup:

 

[Robert Egler]

Looks great! :hatsoff:

 

[DEWB]

Nice job! I just wanted to tell you that you're not the only one who bleeds on his work. This january I got 6 stitches from a gouge that slipped while I was working on my stock. I guess you could say that we really get into our work. :haha: Dew

 

[Zonie]

No doubt about it.
You guys are a "cut above". :rotf:

 

[aloyalistdawg]

Nice Job Wattsy... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Cheers ... The finish looks great and nice extra on the butt as well.
Cheers again a Loyalist Dawg :hatsoff:

 

[krecords]

Beautiful rifle! What a fun process. I am wanting to make another one.
Kirby

 

[aprayinbear]

:applause:
Beautiful rifle. Job well done. Bet you can't wait to shoot her!

About the blood trail..... my grandfather used to say you never own a knife until you cut yourself with it. Guess the same goes for a fine gun.

Happy Shooting! :thumbsup:

 

[txcookie]

I think its a good lookn rifle for sure! I am Kinda thinkin bout doing somthing like that but am afraid of how bad I would critiqe my work.

 

[Little Wattsy]

I think its a good lookn rifle for sure! I am Kinda thinkin bout doing somthing like that but am afraid of how bad I would critiqe my work.

Yah you live and learn but Im finding that I enjoy my own imperfection more then the factory/cookie cutter job's that I have bought.....Not saying I would like a REAL NICE custom gun some day though....

 

[William O.]

Nice job, I really like how you did the stock. Be sure to let us know how she shoots.