garage news: beginning the 73

Lee · Oct 27, 2016

Here is the drawing sent the client for approval and it was. The scrolls and ornaments will be sculpted and the scenes will be naval battle scenes from the Revolutionary war/war of 1812 period. I suspect this will take more than a couple of weekends.

FANCYGUN · Oct 27, 2016

Good layout Lee anxious to see what scenes you finally come up with for the panels I rememder that particular 73 way back when go do it justice

SamW · Oct 27, 2016

Inquiring minds watch and wait...

Tira · Oct 27, 2016

Can't wait to see it in process!

FANCYGUN · Oct 27, 2016

Lee A number of years ago i did a saddle ring carbine like this one Now what i did with the saddle ring staple rather than the usual deforming it on the inside of the frame thus riviting it so to speak to the frame..i made it removable by drilling two small holes in the studs and then held them in place with a small spring clip looks the same on the outside but now I have a removable ring that won't mess up the engraving just pull the hidden clip and remove the stud i basically display the gun with just the staple in place without the ring which is easily put back on if needed

Sam · Oct 28, 2016

I'm liking that layout, Lee! :thumbsup:

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Lee · Oct 28, 2016

Marty, you are a clever lad. I may well try that.

Here we go with the engraving. After a light cut I am now deepening and removing some material to begin the rough sculpting.

Lee · Oct 28, 2016

Moving along. I'm kind of a simple fellow. This is done with a $5 optivsor from harbor freight, one punch, two flats, one beading punch, and a 110 v shaped graver.

Omar Haltam · Oct 28, 2016

looking good Lee, can't wait to see the end result

Lee · Oct 29, 2016

Now to decide how to carry the scroll over onto the stock for some carving. Should be fun.

Lee · Oct 29, 2016

Here is a close up or at least a closer-up.

SamW · Oct 29, 2016

Have to start calling you Lash Larue the way you are whipping this stuff out! Can I be Fuzzy Q Jones?

AliAtiyabi · Oct 29, 2016

The layout is just beautiful.

FANCYGUN · Oct 29, 2016

Lee
Remember to come up for some air and breathe periodically

Lee · Oct 29, 2016

I did start at 3:30 this morning. That does help one get a few things fone

mvangle · Oct 29, 2016

Beautiful work Lee.

monk · Oct 30, 2016

a very spiffy lookin work. maybe even smackin dandy!

zzcutter · Oct 31, 2016

Lee super work, Have you been using the Enset for this work.

Omar Haltam · Oct 31, 2016

very nice indeed

Big-Un · Oct 31, 2016

I'm certainly NOT one to critique your work, but I see some gaps in the beading. Planning on doing more with them?

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