Comfortably_Numb
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I find those time consuming. And getting all those arms to lay down is fun. Like nailing down an octopus.
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Ok yea I already fought this octopus for about an hour getting them to lay down and their still not all down to where I'd like them.
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Bummer !
Started reading this thread this morning. I thought with 15 pages the new entries would be range report of a finished gun .
I have enjoyed the read with all your pictures. Nice piece of wood also. What thickness was the brass for your thimbles ? It didn’t look like enough material to later file on.
Started reading this thread this morning. I thought with 15 pages the new entries would be range report of a finished gun .
I have enjoyed the read with all your pictures. Nice piece of wood also. What thickness was the brass for your thimbles ? It didn’t look like enough material to later file on.
Would you engrave before or after the star is installed?
Hatchet-Jack
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Hatchet-Jack
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The engraving will be done after the inletting.
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The star looks great @Hatchet-Jack. Good luck with the inlay.
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I finished inletting the hunters star made out of .040 sheet brass. This is based on the original star on the Albrecht rifle. The fit came out very nice with no gaps. My teacher Jeff Talbert gave me a great tip,. He told me to inlet the top point last. This really helped avoid any gaps on those top points that would show the most.
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That looks great!! Well done!
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Thanks brother!
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Outstanding @Hatchet-Jack!
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@Hatchet-Jack Any new updates on the build?
Hatchet-Jack
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I got the carving drawn on the stock but had to set it down for a while. A lot going on with the family, Dad passed, taking care of Mom etc.
Now I'm building a Chambers PA Fowler for a friend and a small flintlock for my son that I want to finish first before I start carving this gun. I hope to get back to this build in a few months.
Thanks for asking Hawkenhunter50!
That carving drawing looks very nice Sir. Looking very nice overall. Thanks for the update.
I’m sorry to hear about your dads passing Jack. My condolences!
Hatchet-Jack
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Thank you Jim.
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