I appreciate the time and effort put into this. I think it is fantastic to see people putting this kind of effort and talent into the build. To have some style and class in a build speaks volumes of the craftsman .
I used Birchwood Casey Plum Brown for my barrel and its held up extremely well. I dont have any other experiance though. I put a long piece of round stock in a vise as a pilot/support rod. Heated with a torch till the surface moisture was gone. I put 4 coats on and used 0000 steel wool between coats.
Stain sits on TOP of the wood. To make the grain stand out, I'd use TransTint Dye. Maybe a mix of Dark Walnut and Reddish Brown (like 10 drops of Dark Brown, and 5 drops of Reddish brown per Ounce of denatured alcohol). Then use an oil finish. Just my $.02. The Browning is easy. I've used the Birchwood Casey stuff, and it turned out nicely. Fun project. You did well on the carvings...braver than I was.
I appreciate the time and effort put into this. I think it is fantastic to see people putting this kind of effort and talent into the build. To have some style and class in a build speaks volumes of the craftsman .
That's looking good. Nice job.
you are doing a great job
I used Birchwood Casey Plum Brown for my barrel and its held up extremely well. I dont have any other experiance though. I put a long piece of round stock in a vise as a pilot/support rod. Heated with a torch till the surface moisture was gone. I put 4 coats on and used 0000 steel wool between coats.
Don’t loss faith brother….. we all start somewhere….👍
Thanks for the tips! I'll look into it. The kit didn't have a patch box🤷🏿♂️ maybe the next one i try
Stain sits on TOP of the wood. To make the grain stand out, I'd use TransTint Dye. Maybe a mix of Dark Walnut and Reddish Brown (like 10 drops of Dark Brown, and 5 drops of Reddish brown per Ounce of denatured alcohol). Then use an oil finish. Just my $.02.
The Browning is easy. I've used the Birchwood Casey stuff, and it turned out nicely.
Fun project. You did well on the carvings...braver than I was.
Sounds interesting, ill look into it! Thanks for the tip, im open to any advice from all the guys posting on here, appreciate it
Beautiful carving , but I think you should have spent that time on your metal to wood fit. Nice work though.
I'd accept that criticism, my first kit, was hesitant along the barrel, the wood gets so thin
The hunters star would go on the cheek rest . A grease hole would be the only appropriate thing on the other side of the stock.
Use an alcohol based stain
Thanks for the correction! I'll look closer into the stains, I just assumed
Bone black for darkening
Ive heard of it, ill look into it thanks!
Patch box ….. rather than hunter star.!!!