I always thought his prep work was a thing of beauty. Other than the curve of the barrels, the reflections were crisp and clear. No ripples or distortion.
Crisp and clear reflections??? Impossible! The conventional wisdom is that it is simply a waste of time to polish beyond 320 grit because slow rust bluing inevitably creates a matte finish.
Doug's work and experimentation blew that notion right out of the water. And his case coloring work was excellent too. Of course, as Stan noted, his automotive work was meticulous too That's pretty remarkable when you consider that he was a retired commercial jet pilot, and not a gunsmith or painter by trade. It's good to know that Doug is still remembered, respected, and missed by so many here, and not just for the excellence of his gun work.
