Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 02, 2017, 04:14:41 PM
These are the first ones I've ever done and the first time wire inlaying
The turtle is brass and the feather is silver
I really like the turtle best
I'll probably do more of those and try and get my intersections tighter
Post by: amm1851 on March 02, 2017, 04:37:54 PM
Post by: rollingb on March 02, 2017, 07:26:45 PM
Post by: Ohio Joe on March 02, 2017, 09:11:44 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 02, 2017, 09:16:51 PM
FWIW: I've only seen one other wire inlaid loading block, and that was at a Rondy in Springfield, Oregon, many years back.
Yours are every bit as nice as that one was, mainly because that one was a straight 6 hole rectangle that looked a bit bulky to me.
He received a lot of compliments on the inlay, and I'm quite sure it took some time and talent to put it together, but it was just a little bit much for this old man.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 02, 2017, 09:30:26 PM
I have been wanting to practice wire inlay for future projects and thought this would be a nice thing to try on
I'm looking for more loading block ideas if you have any let me know what you would like to see and send me your address and I'll send them to you!!
I'm still trying to learn the staining and sealing for what looks the best
Post by: ridjrunr on March 03, 2017, 01:40:57 AM
, I make blocks but are a bit simpler. So far I have used birdseye maple, walnut and Cherry. So far my .36,45& 50 all have blocks. Your work inspires one to add some artistic flair next time, again, nice work.
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 03, 2017, 01:59:09 AM
I guess I did t realize how hard hickory was until I started to work it
I had a friend cut me a chunk of walnut so that will be my next block
I think the finished wire inlay will look a little better in that walnut
I have really enjoyed the inlay procedure plus it is pretty cheap and you can just about make everything you need
Post by: Hanshi on March 03, 2017, 12:21:00 PM
Post by: Sjfriend on March 05, 2017, 09:25:18 PM
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 05, 2017, 09:31:46 PM
I'll start drawing those up!
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 15, 2017, 11:52:00 AM
This one is from some walnut crotch wood scrap after I cut out a stock blank. We carry the 4 ball blocks in our hunting pouch as second shots are rare but I have used all 4 one time.
(https://i.imgur.com/jHJEEWr.jpg)
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 16, 2017, 10:55:02 PM
Arrowhead is brass and the arrow is German silver
I still like the looks of brass
They are on maple but I haven't stained or finished them yet
I will hopefully have sometime this weekend and will finish them and post the pics
Post by: amm1851 on March 16, 2017, 11:55:12 PM
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 16, 2017, 11:59:15 PM
3/4" I bought a couple awesome grained maple boards at a local lumber yard and I don't have my band saw up and running yet so I have just been using them that thick
How think do you guys make yours
Post by: Sjfriend on March 17, 2017, 12:11:32 AM
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 17, 2017, 12:13:57 AM
Get me a picture of a snake
Or I'll send you this Arrowhead if you like it
It's drilled for 50 cal though
PM me your address
Post by: amm1851 on March 17, 2017, 12:29:01 AM
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on March 17, 2017, 12:36:41 AM
Post by: amm1851 on March 17, 2017, 01:25:11 AM
Post by: Sjfriend on March 17, 2017, 09:35:24 AM
Quote from: "Lonewolfe20"
SjFriend
Get me a picture of a snake
Or I'll send you this Arrowhead if you like it
It's drilled for 50 cal though
PM me your address
PM sent. Thanks
Post by: wattlebuster on August 17, 2017, 07:04:13 PM
Post by: Ohio Joe on August 17, 2017, 09:08:47 PM
They are pretty thick
3/4" I bought a couple awesome grained maple boards at a local lumber yard and I don't have my band saw up and running yet so I have just been using them that thick
How think do you guys make yours
I make mine about 3/8 to 7/16 inches thick. They are nowhere near as fancy as you guys make. Nice work! :hairy
Post by: Uncle Russ on August 18, 2017, 01:02:27 PM
If Rondo or anyone is in touch with him, give him a gentle nudge and send him over to see us.
I know he's had a lot going on, just hope everything is okay.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: rollingb on August 18, 2017, 05:21:01 PM
Post by: Winter Hawk on August 19, 2017, 03:34:14 PM
I haven't seen, or heard, anythin' from Lonewolf in quite a while. :(
He was last on here July 5th...
~WH~
Post by: Uncle Russ on August 20, 2017, 02:27:14 PM
:Doh! Silly old me! I could have looked in his profile to see his last visit.
Still yet, many times there are ever binding friendships made here in the brotherhood, and one Member will know a bit more about a person than anyone else...this time I was thinking that person just may have been Rondo.
And then, at times, problems pop-up that the so-called "missing" person just doesn't want to discuss in public, if ya get my drift.
Our Membership Roster looks more like the Geriatric Roster at the local Hospital...us old coons are rather fond of our stinkin ol' smoke poles, and we seem to appreciate all the others who do the same, be they young or old.
In fact, Winter Hawk, iff'n it ever comes to you wondering why I've not been around for awhile, I would appreciate it very much if you would "Yell-Out" and check on me...and I promise to do the same for you.
As the younger generation might say; "That's how we roll 'round here".
:hairy
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Winter Hawk on August 21, 2017, 12:48:05 PM
~WH~
Post by: Lonewolfe20 on December 28, 2017, 11:30:33 PM
Thanks for thinking of me
We took on a couple more foster kids and things were overwhelming on the farm
Hate to say it but I didn't even shoot a gun this year
So I'll have to make up for it next year!!
Post by: PetahW on December 29, 2017, 08:38:24 PM
Nice work on those fancy loading blocks, folks ! :toast . :bow
I guess I'm more Catholic in my tastes & endeavors......... the only thing I did, besides boring the holes for several PRB's, was to counter-bore the flip side to fit the muzzle of the rifle I made it for.
(https://i.imgur.com/XPZ5P41l.jpg)
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Post by: Ohio Joe on December 29, 2017, 10:48:25 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on December 30, 2017, 01:52:50 AM
Like OHIO Joe said, "That under-rib notch is a real nice touch.
Russ...
Post by: Winter Hawk on January 01, 2018, 09:50:13 PM
~Kees~