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Reply #15 - Oct 19th, 2023 at 11:36am
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All these pictures are the wood completely sanded out and ready for color and finish.
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Reply #16 - Oct 19th, 2023 at 11:40am
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These first two pictures are the sanded out wood with alcohol applied to show the grain.

This last picture is where the gun is, as of yesterday, with color starting to be added.
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Reply #17 - Oct 19th, 2023 at 12:45pm
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Impressive work, and gorgeous wood!
  
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Reply #18 - Oct 20th, 2023 at 11:58am
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Reply #19 - Oct 20th, 2023 at 2:28pm
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Wow!
  
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Reply #20 - Oct 20th, 2023 at 3:23pm
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Double WOW!  That's shaping up to be a Favorite that anybody would be pleased to own.

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Reply #21 - Oct 26th, 2023 at 12:23pm
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I just wanted to update this thread with pictures of the blued barrel.

This was done with Mark Lee's express blue.  It turned out really nice with just a couple hours of work.  I did 10 cycles of the water bath.
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Reply #22 - Oct 26th, 2023 at 5:15pm
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Barrel blue looks fantastic. What's your plan for the frame, CCH?
  
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Reply #23 - Oct 26th, 2023 at 5:43pm
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Yes, CCH.  Still deciding on the hammer, breech block and lever.  Been leaning toward bluing but still undecided.  I always finish the wood with the metal in place so I have time to make that decision.
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Reply #24 - Nov 3rd, 2023 at 12:04am
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Beautiful work!!! Cheesy
  
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Reply #25 - Nov 3rd, 2023 at 9:45am
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Really like the style of the stock, the lines flow well, and the design style of the forend tip and the pistol grip really complement each other.  Amazingly good work!
  
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Reply #26 - Nov 3rd, 2023 at 1:40pm
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Nice piece of work! I am currently building a #3 Hepburn but I think yours is looking better than mine by a good measure.
  
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Reply #27 - Dec 5th, 2023 at 7:46pm
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Making some progress on the Favorite.  Wood finish is mostly done.

Started polishing metal today.  Once done, then off for some color and hardening.
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Reply #28 - Dec 10th, 2023 at 8:46pm
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Parts are now all polished and ready to go.  Some will be blued and some case hardened.  The pictured items are to be case hardened.  I don't polish constantly, but between this and the Fraser I've been off and on it for two weeks.  Really glad to be done!
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Reply #29 - Dec 11th, 2023 at 10:56am
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Looking good so far!
  
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