That's one pretty piece of wood! So you're not adding any color to the finish? That'll make a sharp combination. Can't wait ot see it come along.


SN

 

no color, just shine:bthumb:

 

MAPLE........I love maple.....:bthumb:

It'll look like the neck & fretboard on a fender Stratocaster.......

The only thing better than Maple.......is flame Maple.....


Magoo....you've done it again..... :bthumb:

 

well Tony I hope that when I do get started on it that I'll be able to do Tuck proud. I'm sure you've seen his excellent talents. I'm not even going to try and compare just going to do a nice smooth clear coat I hope. It is a fine looking piece of wood thats for sure.

 

you DOG!!

You pirate!

Lucky guy :bthumb: Would go good with Blondie:

CZ 527 22 Hornet

 

YOU SUCK!!!!

You are a very lucky man. I was really hoping to hear that he was going to be willing to sell a few of those off, as I would have gladly gotten in line for one. I asked, but he said no.

I can't wait to see how that comes out.

JJ

 

Que - That is one fine looking stock. And what do you mean You don't need another project??? Don't tell me you Wife got to you...

 

oh I know I got really lucky in getting this stock. I'd been asking around, dropping a hint or two. as it turned out I guess the timing was right.

Ops do you have any idea what all I have lined up? I just lucked out by getting the 76 rcvr and that lets you off the hook haha. you know I'd been wanting to get one of those for awhile now. heck I even sent a few kind worded PMs to Vincent in hopes he would get rid of his. I well understand why nobody lets them go though.
So I need to finish my 68FG so I can start and finish my 76 Liberty so I can start this maple FG.
currently working on three walnut stock with another enroute. huh....I don't need a job, I need an income. That way I can finish this small list hopefully this year haha

Ofcourse updates to the different threads will be posted as they happen

 

Que, just yanking your chain. I am glad you finally got a '76 receiver - Now Vince and me can have some peace! I'll be looking for you new project threads... :bthumb:

Ok Que, you don't suck anymore.
JJ

Dang Que - How do you get on the "Suck" list????

 

Ok Que, you don't suck anymore. Been talking to the "master" over the last few hours. Might have something in the works. YAY

Gonna have to make some room though.

Classifieds here I come!

JJ

 

Great choice in stocks. I have the same barrel that needs a home, I just need the receiver, and pick wood type, and color of candy.

 

good for you JJ. Proud to be off the "suck" list haha.

jon good start with that barrel. I've used one in a build "Fauxy" and I really like them. now the Tuck has the FGs going almost any good wood FG would be possible. I've got a few walnut stocks and really wanted to get a light colored one just to mix it up abit.

 

Yeah, I was looking at the cherry, or maple stocks, more than walnut. I am thinking the cherry is what I want.

Yours should look great when it is complete!!!

 

Love the maple. :bthumb:

The maple stocks always catch my eye. Every now and then I log on to Gatewoods sight and lustfully stare at the one on his pics page.

You going to use poly or lacqeur ?

 

cherry should look really nice also. I plan on using lacqeur to finish it out. going to keep it as clear and non-yellow looking as I can.

hey just wanted ya'll to know.......I ain't complaining about the list of projects. I need the stuff to do and have it waiting on me. I get into trouble when I have nothing to do or plan for. Idle minds.........

 

I was just saying that he sucked because he got to get one of these. He got off of the "Suck" list because I'm being given a unique opportunity as well. I will post more about it as it starts becoming more of a reality.

JJ

 

I see... You Pirates need to let another "Brother Pirate" in on this booty find.

 

Ops its all Tuck's doing. He came up with some nice wood and started making a few FGs. you need to PM him and see what you can work out.
I know you were messing with me Ops..........most everything down here is

yes you and Vincent can finally sleep restfully tonight and not have to worry yourselves about which one of you were going to give me thier 76 haha

JJ I must say that was the first "suck" list I've been on. Thank goodness it was short lived. Now there have been other lists well................ I think I'm still on a couple but I do try to watch my back

oh and hey Ops.......my 76 thread is "Give Me Liberty". Haven't done anything other than post a pic of the stock it'll be using. I had to post a pic for the pirates ya know:bthumb:

 

Que I was very happy you were able to complete your Liberty rifle. Not many of them around and I know you appreciate the "Old" rifles as much as Vince and me. :bthumb:

I've read about Tuck's work and have admired it for some time - Thanks for the heads up.

 

Que,

Wow that is one nice stock. Always liked the Maple and have seen some Cherry stocks that looked really nice also.
It will deffinately be a looker when you get her all put together. :bthumb:

 

It will deffinately be a looker when you get her all put together. :bthumb:

I certainly hope so rigger. Ops said no "bling" on the Liberty so I may have to do some to this build haha

 

started striping the finish off the rcvr and tg today. I want a highly polished action but what a pain it the tail this is. the rcvr started out with a poor beaten silver finish so it didn't put up a fight to finish getting the paint off and its mostly flat sides. the tg on the other hand is black and has all those crooks to try and get into and remove that paint. I used stripper from WM. it does a good job and caustic as can be. I did the rcvr once and that was easy to remove. the tg has gone through 2 cycles of stripper and there is still black on it in alot of areas. I guess I'll just do the best I can with the polishing. I only have a dremel to do it with so it'll take some time. going to start with sandpaper soon and see what all I can get off there.

 

A tip on the TG. Use the dremel for the hard to get to places first. Then I like the 3M sanding "sponges" that you can get at wally land or at the hardware store. When I go to paper, I single stroke it, in one direction only. I don't know why, but it seems to help the paper keep from loading up as fast. FWIW

JJ

-edit- oh yeah, I forgot, I stripped the paint from the whole TG, but only really polished what was going to be visible. It's much less than you might think.

JJ

 

just a tip, but when i wanna do stuff like this, i do it in the sink or under
a slow "drip" from the faucet. the paper lasts a bit longer,

rico....

 

Also Que you can get a brass wheel or steel wire wheel for the Dremel.Works great in the small places.Gonna be a looker for sure.:bthumb: Slow

 

hey thanks for the good info ya'll. I figured one of those dremel wheels would start to remove aluminum but I guess if you are careful........
I'll give these ideas a go tomorrow if all works out. thanks again:bthumb:

 

Yeah, I used the brass wheel and the sanding buffs on the dremel for the tight and inside corners. Word of caution, keep the RPM's down or the buffs disintegrate. I speak from experience.

JJ

 

hows this so far? I've started working it over with 500 grit right now. thanks again for the info, really helped in getting the tough areas cleaned out.