About Hunter_Nick

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About Hunter_Nick
Location:
Manawatu
Interests:
Makin’ stuff
Occupation:
Chem trailler

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  1. csmiffy
    csmiffy liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Firearm craftsmanship
    Oh yeah. If you want REALLY nice stuff, you have to pay for it. I’m inletting a stock for a .404 Jeffrey at the moment, and the action is descending into the wood at the rate of about 10 thou an...
    Liked On: 26-03-2023, 03:11 PM
  2. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Firearm craftsmanship
    Oh yeah. If you want REALLY nice stuff, you have to pay for it. I’m inletting a stock for a .404 Jeffrey at the moment, and the action is descending into the wood at the rate of about 10 thou an...
    Liked On: 26-03-2023, 02:49 PM
  3. Makros
    Makros liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Firearm craftsmanship
    Oh yeah. If you want REALLY nice stuff, you have to pay for it. I’m inletting a stock for a .404 Jeffrey at the moment, and the action is descending into the wood at the rate of about 10 thou an...
    Liked On: 26-03-2023, 01:06 PM
  4. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Jeez it’s been a while since I updated this thread! That’s the nature of stock work, especially at this end of the year… I’ve finally finished the stock for my special .358, ready to head to Allen...
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:28 AM
  5. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Checkering complete. A real marathon, but I’m happy with how it came out! 207407 207408
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:25 AM
  6. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Been a long time between updates, so here’s a quick picture of the latest stock nearing completion. This is the forend panel completed, and it represents 22 hours of hand checkering. Would be a lot...
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:25 AM
  7. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Received the bottom metal back from Allen, so this project is now finished. It’s up for grabs, PM me if you’re interested.201205 201206 201207 201208 201209
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:24 AM
  8. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Thanks The bomb for giving me the chance to build that stock. Those Model 2s are a lovely bit of kit, was a pleasure to work on! Next one in the works has quite a bit of a story, and some very...
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:23 AM
  9. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Well seeing as you asked nicely john worthington its all done. I’m just waiting to get some metalwork back from Allen Carr after being blued, and it’ll be ready to ho to a new home. Couple of photos:...
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:23 AM
  10. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    199261 Just when I thought I was about to finish this stock, I bump the spacing cutter off the bench and bend it…. At least the forend is done, grip is going to have to wait till new tool arrives...
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:22 AM
  11. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Quick peek to keep the anticipation up…. 197004
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:22 AM
  12. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Sneak peek for those interested. Shaping up nicely 195434
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:20 AM
  13. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Pillars installed, and bottom metal now inletted to match. Ready to hit the bandsaw 194991
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:20 AM
  14. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Completion So, here it is. Completed and ready to hit the hill and do what it was made for! 189655 189656 189657 189658 189659 189660
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:19 AM
  15. Ranal
    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)
    Quick update to this. Been slowly working on the finish, almost ready to start checkering hopefully next week. Pores of the wood 95% filled, just a little more finish required, then a cut back to...
    Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:16 AM

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