mkrug001
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Logan's Garage
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So I’m a teacher and we have been shut down until things turn, I was looking for a project. I have a old shotgun that my Father-in-law gave me. It’s a Stevens single shot 12 gauge. She is in pretty rough shape. It was painted...poorly. First I took it all apart and began cleaning.
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I had this amazing Maple burl I was going to use for the stock! I was really excited with how the shape was coming along and the grain. Until it broke. The burl had a crack that went all the way through and just a bit of pressure caused it to snap. I sanded it up and added a bit of oil to see how the grain would have looked. UGH.
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After a bunch of wire wheel one on one time and then to the buffer, I had the black paint off the barrel. The manufacturer marks can even be seen.
I had this piece of Koa that I thought I would try for the **** stock and fore stock. I am so happy how it turned out. I still have a bit of fine tuning to get the fit just perfect, but what a transformation!!!
I had this piece of Koa that I thought I would try for the **** stock and fore stock. I am so happy how it turned out. I still have a bit of fine tuning to get the fit just perfect, but what a transformation!!!
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drivesitfar
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nice work on the old gun/rifle. I think the Koa actually looks better than the one that maple piece that broke.
WELL DONE!!
so if you would like to make more Nimbus 2000's or 2001's PM me and let me know how much you might sell one for cause I would like to give my little girl and her hubby a nice move in gift when they move into their new home next month.
stay safe and hope you and your family enjoy your time together this coming month while school is out.
WELL DONE!!
so if you would like to make more Nimbus 2000's or 2001's PM me and let me know how much you might sell one for cause I would like to give my little girl and her hubby a nice move in gift when they move into their new home next month.
stay safe and hope you and your family enjoy your time together this coming month while school is out.
BoilermakerFan
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Great job! That looks amazing.
Mr. Wonderful
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Unruh,
Very nice on that shotgun! That koa wood is fantastic. I ordered a surplus SKS I was hoping to have to work on just before all of the corona virus problems. Unfortunately the rest of the country is buying guns and it hasn't even shipped yet.
Very nice on that shotgun! That koa wood is fantastic. I ordered a surplus SKS I was hoping to have to work on just before all of the corona virus problems. Unfortunately the rest of the country is buying guns and it hasn't even shipped yet.
T-handle
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Beautiful job with the shotgun
Haven't read your whole threat thru yet but you have some great and interesting projects there. Keep up the good work Unruh
Haven't read your whole threat thru yet but you have some great and interesting projects there. Keep up the good work Unruh
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Mr. Wonderful
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Ya
that's where I ordered it from. It took almost two weeks for it to ship and now I am sure the store is closed for a couple weeks. Luckily I ordered some ammo with it. The same day I ordered it they suspended online ammo sales. I got in just a couple hours before it was all gone in store. I am fine with waiting a few weeks for the new gun owners to get their stuff sorted out. Beutiful job with the shotgun
Thanks! It was my first time trying something like that, I made a bunch of mistakes and still have some fine fitting sanding to do. There was actually a time when I thought I wasn’t going to get it. Sure glad I persisted!
nicholam77
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Wow, that koa is beautiful! Great choice!
That turned out beautifully!
Have you considered rubbing down the metal with cold blue to help slow rust? Birchwood Casey makes both a cold blue and a product called "plum brown" that might be more appropriate for your shotgun. I have used the cold blue on a few projects and its more of a gray/brown color. No firsthand experience with the plum brown.
https://birchwoodcasey.com/products?category=98&page=1
Another popular option is Brownell's oxpho-blue, again, producing a more antique brown/blue instead of the jet black you'd see on a new gun. No firsthand experience with this either, but will probably pick up a bottle one of these days to see how it compares to the Birchwood.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...ld-bluing-chemicals/oxpho-blue--prod1072.aspx
Have you considered rubbing down the metal with cold blue to help slow rust? Birchwood Casey makes both a cold blue and a product called "plum brown" that might be more appropriate for your shotgun. I have used the cold blue on a few projects and its more of a gray/brown color. No firsthand experience with the plum brown.
https://birchwoodcasey.com/products?category=98&page=1
Another popular option is Brownell's oxpho-blue, again, producing a more antique brown/blue instead of the jet black you'd see on a new gun. No firsthand experience with this either, but will probably pick up a bottle one of these days to see how it compares to the Birchwood.
https://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-...ld-bluing-chemicals/oxpho-blue--prod1072.aspx
Jayman17
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Unruh, thought I would check in and see your updates. Very nice job on the shoe rack, much too nice to store shoes. I want to try a live edge project too one day.
It's nice you have a source of lumber that's reasonably priced.
The koa wood stock looks great as well. You really got some bang for your buck on that!
Jay
It's nice you have a source of lumber that's reasonably priced.
The koa wood stock looks great as well. You really got some bang for your buck on that!
Jay
Unruh, thought I would check in and see your updates. Very nice job on the shoe rack, much too nice to store shoes. I want to try a live edge project too one day.
It's nice you have a source of lumber that's reasonably priced.
The koa wood stock looks great as well. You really got some bang for your buck on that!
Jay
lol, Thanks so much. You been doing okay with being on lock down? Crazy times!!
So I have been working on a puzzle box.
So here it is before any finish on it. You can see the lid and the box and how they will fit together.
The sides have rods in them that will slide if the box is tilted at all.
Here is the lid. You can see if the rods on the box slide, they will slide into the tabs on the lid.
So you put the lid on and tilt it in any direction. This will cause the rods to slide and "lock" the box. To open it you have to spin the box. I plan on making three small containers to put inside. But here is the box after some oil on it.
So here it is before any finish on it. You can see the lid and the box and how they will fit together.
The sides have rods in them that will slide if the box is tilted at all.
Here is the lid. You can see if the rods on the box slide, they will slide into the tabs on the lid.
So you put the lid on and tilt it in any direction. This will cause the rods to slide and "lock" the box. To open it you have to spin the box. I plan on making three small containers to put inside. But here is the box after some oil on it.
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jabberwoki
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Your a good dad.
My wife wanted a small green house for starting some plants for the garden. I had recently gotten a bunch of cedar rough cuts from a friend and thought I would use those for this. I also had an old window and some other scraps. With that in mind I decided to try to do it with only the wood and supplies I had at home.
Here is the rough cut lumber and I also had a few pieces of pressure treated lumber from a deck I helped install.
I cut up the cedar and ran it through the planer and jointer to try to get some straight edges and stop some of the splinters.
Here is the rough cut lumber and I also had a few pieces of pressure treated lumber from a deck I helped install.
I cut up the cedar and ran it through the planer and jointer to try to get some straight edges and stop some of the splinters.
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Here is the green house part. I made a frame around the window and used pocket screws for most of it. I had a couple of hinges in a "just in case" box!
I used the pressure treated lumber for a outdoor garden workbench. I actually ripped it down to 5 inches so I had enough. I plan on adding a bit to the side so she can store a couple of her own tools, but I got rained out.
I know that it isn't pretty, but I it was totally free and put a smile on my wife's face so I'm pretty happy.
I used the pressure treated lumber for a outdoor garden workbench. I actually ripped it down to 5 inches so I had enough. I plan on adding a bit to the side so she can store a couple of her own tools, but I got rained out.
I know that it isn't pretty, but I it was totally free and put a smile on my wife's face so I'm pretty happy.
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drivesitfar
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Unruh: I was going to say about the same exact words as BJ just did. great plan and what a great way to start you garden and home grown food.
T-handle
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Great work on the greenhouse Unruh Tomatos or tomatoes
Still snow in this part of the world.. But the spring is coming fast
Tomatos or tomatoesStill snow in this part of the world.. But the spring is coming fast
Great work on the greenhouse Unruh
Still snow in this part of the world.. But the spring is coming fast
Thanks, we have had an early spring this year. Usually I mow for the first time Easter weekend and I have already mowed 3 times this year.
Thank you sir!
My wife’s boss was gonna take some siding to the recycling. My mom lives with us and has a hard time bending over and getting the weeds in the garden. I thought I could upcycle some of the siding into raised beds!
He has a lot more than this, but after I told him my plan he decided to keep a bunch to see how they turn out. If they look good, he'll hire me to make a bunch of these at his house too.
I just made a basic frame to size.
Here it is all done. I added a rail of cedar along the top for looks.
He has a lot more than this, but after I told him my plan he decided to keep a bunch to see how they turn out. If they look good, he'll hire me to make a bunch of these at his house too.
I just made a basic frame to size.
Here it is all done. I added a rail of cedar along the top for looks.
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drivesitfar
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Unruh: GREAT SAVE and yes growing your own food is so awesome.
here's a few pictures I had saved of some similar to those you built that my wife wanted me to build until i moved a shed to give her more garden space. when you run out of siding/roofing you can make some with just wood too. some GJ members even lined theirs with visquene to make wood last longer.
the raised beds i'll make won't have any bottoms cause my bride wants plants to have lots of good drainage.
take care and hope all is well with you and your family.
here's a few pictures I had saved of some similar to those you built that my wife wanted me to build until i moved a shed to give her more garden space. when you run out of siding/roofing you can make some with just wood too. some GJ members even lined theirs with visquene to make wood last longer.
the raised beds i'll make won't have any bottoms cause my bride wants plants to have lots of good drainage.
take care and hope all is well with you and your family.
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Jayman17
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My wife’s boss was gonna take some siding to the recycling. My mom lives with us and has a hard time bending over and getting the weeds in the garden. I thought I could upcycle some of the siding into raised beds!
He has a lot more than this, but after I told him my plan he decided to keep a bunch to see how they turn out. If they look good, he'll hire me to make a bunch of these at his house too.
I just made a basic frame to size.
Here it is all done. I added a rail of cedar along the top for looks.
Unruh, those raised beds look great using that old siding. Well done and nice use of old materials.
Jay
harley jim
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Beautiful planters guys, I have been looking for something for the garlic and herbs, I think I just found it.[emoji106]
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Yeah, we have been good. On lock down, but we have 2 acres to play on and it actually keeps a pretty busy.
Unruh, those raised beds look great using that old siding. Well done and nice use of old materials.
Jay
Thanks Jay! My in laws saw them and asked for one as well! Something to keep busy with I guess
Nice! I found your thread and was really impressed. I'm sure yours will look better than what I put out!
sean Buick 76
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Amazing job on all the projects! I love the creativity!
BoilermakerFan
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Bah! If it means I don't have to mow... what's a few missed spots between friends? They'll get it next time.