Walnut challenges

[barryb]

Apologies for not posting very much these days but I've been OH so busy learning a new trade .
Its all been very challenging but slowly getting there - with a massive amount of help from a friend.

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Shouldn't be too much longer now , next training session will be the sanding , oiling & flannel rubbing.

[B4408]

Good to see you having a go.
The butt pad might need a bit of sanding....

Bruce

[barryb]

Naturally I'll be guided by you Bruce but hopefully I think it will turn out perfect with no sanding required. The good chap that did it knows his stuff for sure.

[deekay]

Looking bloody nice, should come beautifully with a bit of oil, nice grain.

[dashooter]

That’s a nice bit of timber there Barry. Should look very nice with some oil.
Your choice of butt pad is unusual though.


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[barryb]

I know it looks a bit strange Rob but a bit of a trick we have (not patented ) to protect the wood until the final day when the butt plate goes on. Trust me.

[morerams]

Recoil pad should be fitted before you start sanding.

[barryb]

Thank you, will do.

[MISSED]

Why do you do these this to me Barry my love of Walnut was waning but you have reignited my desires.

[barryb]

Sorry Andrew I didn't intentionally mean to do that to you . Just a thing I have about walnut , don't know why.
May try & get my mind off wood & do just a little research on those Rico 75 RS thingo's , but waiting on Dash to grab the first one & give us a report.

[dashooter]

Sorry Andrew I didn't intentionally mean to do that to you . Just a thing I have about walnut , don't know why.
May try & get my mind off wood & do just a little research on those Rico 75 RS thingo's , but waiting on Dash to grab the first one & give us a report.

Don’t do it Barry. It’s a slippery slope as you well know.


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[barryb]

Oh yeah , more challenges with cracks & borers

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Woodn't have chopped this fella down had I known it was below standard.
Maybe an opportunity for some knife handles

[barryb]

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Its called work in progress ( W.I.P.)

[dashooter]

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Its called work in progress ( W.I.P.)

That’s some nice progress.


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[barryb]

Thanks Rob - not sure I can keep it up for much longer.