Curly Cherry For The Barra 250Z
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Thank you! Shooter, craftsman, engineer, and a lifetime of making and manufacturing things.
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That is some impressive work. Being a mechanic for the last 30 years , I am impressed with woodwork. I don’t have the patience for it , not to mention the tooling. Can’t wait to see how this one turns out. Great project.
I’m curious about the butt pad molding. What material do you use?
I’m curious about the butt pad molding. What material do you use?
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It looks like 2 different stocks because the grains just change so much from top pic. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Another great looking piece of work Loren! Because natural sunlight and age is what darkens the cherry, have you thought about hanging the raw wood stock out in the sun from a string? Hanging a scrap piece outside for a week or two to watch it progressively turn dark may show that the wood looks better than stained finishes can achieve.
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Very nice work Loren!
Impressive programming! I have a little CNC for making small parts, know what is evolved in getting it all right! ...think I'll stick to using a bandsaw and rasp.
Looking forward to seeing the finished stock!
Impressive programming! I have a little CNC for making small parts, know what is evolved in getting it all right! ...think I'll stick to using a bandsaw and rasp.
Looking forward to seeing the finished stock!
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The recoil pad is a rigid base with a flexible urethane . The tooling is made with cutting a master pattern and then casting a silicone mold off the master. I have also cut aluminum molds and cast directly from them.
Agree, I will NOT be using any stain on it and will let sunlight do the work over time.
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First round of sanding down. Wiped down with a wet towel to raise the grain before more sanding tomorrow.
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