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Forum: Gunsmithing
03-25-2014, 08:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Over the weekend I gathered up the latest...

Over the weekend I gathered up the latest restorations and did a little test firing. I put the Enders Royal Western in the homemade sled and it fired without issue. Like most test firings, it is...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-26-2014, 02:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

The gun rehabilitation is complete. The stock is...

The gun rehabilitation is complete. The stock is finished. Here it is sitting on what remains of the walnut beam if came from.
...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-25-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Im down to the final 2 applications of tung oil...

Im down to the final 2 applications of tung oil on the butt stock so I am prepping the test firing sled.

The gun will be secure in foam and I can pull the trigger from 60 feet away while the...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-24-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Its just a regular steel barrel. I had originally...

Its just a regular steel barrel. I had originally bought some 16 ga 2/34 shells but have now odered some 2 ½ inch shells since that is what the gun was chambered for. I am building a remote test bed...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-24-2014, 02:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

When I began this project I took dozens upon...

When I began this project I took dozens upon dozens of photos during the disassembly process to aid me in reassembling the gun since I knew there was going to be a good deal of time before I would be...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-21-2014, 03:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Last night I did all the baking lacquer parts. If...

Last night I did all the baking lacquer parts. If you haven’t tried this stuff yet, it great. Ive done other guns with it. It easy to use and durable. Certain parts (in keeping with the original look...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-20-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Putting time frames and hours and cost on a...

Putting time frames and hours and cost on a project makes it work or a “job” I hate those things. As a relaxing hobby I hate to put pressure on myself to be done by a certain date vs the project...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-20-2014, 03:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

With all the small parts finished, I can move...

With all the small parts finished, I can move onto the receiver and barrel. I put naval jelly and the receiver in a gallon sized ziploc bag for 2 hours. Im impressed with its ability to remove all...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-19-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Im starting with the spring mechanism for the...

Im starting with the spring mechanism for the fore grip since the fore grip finish is nearly complete. This assembly is made up of 7 parts, all of which are pretty corroded. This assembly also spent...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-18-2014, 05:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Please do. This damn winter has me worn out. The...

Please do. This damn winter has me worn out. The coldest and snowyest I can remember in a very long time. Im pretty sick of moving snow on a daily basis followed by sub zero temps.
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-18-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

I’ve been enjoying posting these daily progress...

I’ve been enjoying posting these daily progress and restoration updates. Sadly, I spent last night searching for my mailbox and my driveway and raking the roof so the gun sat untouched after work...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-17-2014, 06:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Holy Smokes!!! High praise indeed. Thanks for the...

Holy Smokes!!! High praise indeed. Thanks for the kind words.
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-17-2014, 02:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

It would be improper to work on the shotgun on...

It would be improper to work on the shotgun on Valentine’s day so I took my sweetheart out to dinner instead and Saturday I was out of town attending an archery club annual convention I donated some...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-14-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

The epoxy is cured and the stock is unclamped and...

The epoxy is cured and the stock is unclamped and cleaned up to the rough outline.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/gun99999995_zpscc3457e9.jpg
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Forum: Gunsmithing
02-14-2014, 02:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

No, that has never been the case any time I have...

No, that has never been the case any time I have used eopxy on knife handles or bow handles I have made.
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-13-2014, 02:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Both halves of the receiver joint are complete...

Both halves of the receiver joint are complete then the halves are rough cut to the shape I need.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/212007154/gun9999998_zps9693c566.jpg
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Forum: Gunsmithing
02-12-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

I see its out of stock but beyond that, Where...

I see its out of stock but beyond that, Where were you about a week ago when I posted a “Want to buy” request on this site? LOL

The butt stock looks like it may work but the fore end stock...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-12-2014, 02:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

I don’t have the tools (tall drill press) to pull...

I don’t have the tools (tall drill press) to pull off drilling a 16 inch deep hole through the entire butt stock for the mounting bolt that attaches the stock to the receiver so I need an alternate...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-11-2014, 02:32 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

The next step is to make sure the spring...

The next step is to make sure the spring mechanism fits and the spring can move freely. The spring mechanism is held by a single screw. That screw was missing so I need to replace it. No doubt the...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-10-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

I had the whole weekend to begin the stock...

I had the whole weekend to begin the stock project. That walnut beam is solid and heavy and it looks like there are blonde streaks running through it. I grabbed the hand saw and loped off a chuck for...
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-09-2014, 05:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

I am able to move all the parts that need to move.

I am able to move all the parts that need to move.
Forum: Gunsmithing
02-08-2014, 07:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 38,880
Posted By DIY_guy

Restoring/rebuilding a very old shotgun

I like a challenge and to try things I haven’t done before and this project is a real challenge. Many years ago this old shotgun was wrapped in burlap and buried in the ground and remained there for...
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