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Thank you so much, I am really enjoying watching the progress of this rifle.
All the best, PhysDoc
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Thanks for the comment, it is a fun thing. And since you asked so nicely,here is the stock, with Alkanet, ready for the oil finish. Crap! -40 windchill today.
Dumb, but learning...Prof Em, BSc(ME), CAE (FYI)
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While waiting for the oil to dry (plastisize actually) Front sight ramp, will probably use a lower sight blade. Barrel band, made it to fit a QD swivel - A gotta have for a Henry style rifle. Rear of breech block, firing pin in place. As Bugs Bunny says "That's all, folks" ... For a while. Need to get the stock finish done, modify the hammer, and find a rear sight - a folding express type would be nice, but will probably go with a Williams single leaf folding type. Will be checking the two local gun shows in March. Hopefully.......
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Well, things have gone better then expected. Tried the Armorall and Watco Danish oil thing, and it seems to work well. Didn't believe in snake oil till now! Anyhoo, time for the "last post" - essentially done except for a rear sight, and the checkering will have to wait a bit yet. It's been fun, enjoy. Now for a warm day to try it out....only -5F this morning! Right side Left side
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Well, finally done, even the butt is checkered. Anyway here is a photo of some of my rimfires. 1. The "Henry" 2. A BSA Canadian Cadet, bought in 63 as a butchered target rifle, also have a virtual twin made for my son, bought as a stripped action. My "never sell" rifle. 3. a miniature Comblain, was used as a fence post in a pigsty, redone in 70's as a 22 for my wife, sorta Jeager/Schutzen style 4. A BRNO bolt action, got as an action, Cooey barrel, nice shooter.
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Congrats, It's good to see completed projects!
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Oldstarfire,
Could you please elaborate on the "armour-all danish oil thing"
Thanks, Peter A.
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Re Armorall - I ran into a reference on another forum (SGW) about a method shown on Rimfire Central, the thread on FRC was "woodstocks amazin stock finish" - log on to RFC, do a search for "armorall". Author used Truoil, but I found Watco Danish Oil seems to work also. Essentially, you spritz on a teeny amount of Armorall, and then rub on/in a finger tip or two of truoil, rubbing till it feels dry, then repeat. The author claimed 30 coats in an evening were possible. The armorall seems to solidify the oil very quickly. I tried it, and it does seem to work. Seemed to fill the wood well. Gave a nice glow, can be dulled if too shiney. Your experience may differ.
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Fantastic, I've really enjoyed the snapshots of the progress that you've made on this rifle.
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Personally I wish more members would post their projects. Especially. The Home built guns. And with that and the members like Steve etc showing how the pros do it.Maybe all of us could learn something. JMO worth nothing. smile Whitey
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