Some of my loading blocks

[Lonewolfe20]

Here's a couple blocks I made for some family
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

[amm1851]

Very nice. I particularly like the turtle, but all are excellent work.

[rollingb]

Lookin' good!  

[Ohio Joe]

Those are some nice looking loading blocks for sure!  

[Uncle Russ]

Those are all real nice!
 

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...

[Lonewolfe20]

Thanks guys
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

[ridjrunr]

Very nice work lonewolf , 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.

[Lonewolfe20]

Thanks I have used maple and hickory and birch
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

[Hanshi]

They're all very impressive but I, too, really like the turtle.  I'd do well to get the holes in a line and the sides straight; forget inlays!

[Sjfriend]

How 'bout arrowhead (old flint style), buffalo head, or snake (my fav, just sayin). Great work on those in pic by the way

[Lonewolfe20]

Thanks
I'll start drawing those up!

[Eric Krewson]

I broke down and bought the right size bit (35/64) to make .54 cal loading blocks and have been making them out of any scrap I have left over from other projects. Any of my friends who shoot a 54 have been inundated with loading blocks.

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.

[Lonewolfe20]

Here's the next ones in the works
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

[amm1851]

Looking good!  How thick are the blocks?

[Lonewolfe20]

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