That's a big comp from someone I respect highly, thanks.

Ive really been enjoying watching the craftsmanship at play in this project. Especially in the bluing of the barrels, very interesting process. the wood work came out beautifully also.
I don't want to be a downer here, but I don't understand the case hardening of the now multi colored parts. To my eye the different finish of the metal parts breaks up the look of the overall piece. Please help me to understand. Does the case hardening improve the durability of the part, so the multi coloring indicates a superior part?
Is it just an aesthetic taste that I haven't developed? Fill me in.
It is certainly looking nice and refreshed.

Cheers Richard

As far as I know, the CC Hardening is done for the look... It is somewhat sensitive to sunlight...it will fade, and some of mine has scratched easily... It's actually not very thick....maybe a few thousandths .. When you see an antique gun...un restored...with decent CCing it's worth more as it has been cared for well. They all fade over time.

Thanks Mark for the clarification. From the very positive response here its clear to me that my uneducated eye just fails to see the beauty that most do. Let me be clear this is a beautifully completed project and shows the result of master craftsmanship.
Henry is going to be so stoked.
Nicely done David, A worthy comeback piece, as in coming back from your resent near miss.

Cheers Richard

Thanks Richard. I really put myself into this project because of that near miss. A testimonial to the fact that I'm still alive and well. I'm thankful for that and the friends I have here every day. Thanks for the comps.
Cheers,
David

The process from start to finish. Dave gave us a great look at an artist at work.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/668571-bench-again-henrys-lc-smith.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/693980-henrys-lc-smith-back-turnbulls.html

ok your turn to do a motor Henry.

Good retort! :)

Just wish I could afford to have Henry build me a motor!

Here's one we did earlier this year that gives me a great deal of pride.
Enjoy



Start to finish: for more detail follow this link. Cheers http://forums.pelicanparts.com/911-engine-rebuilding-forum/686273-saving-906-a.html

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1345127088.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1345127100.jpg

WOW! I'm humbled by your skills there buddy. I can't even imagine doing something that complicated. You should be damn proud of that.

The interesting thing about your work, Dave, is that the results aren't overdone at all. The guns look natural.

Henry's shotgun is in that tradition and looks the business.

Well done.

Afford ?
That's a lot of rolling stock and I always consider trades.............SmileWavy

Thanks for seeing that. Making them all look like Brownings is not my goal. Making them look well cared for originals is my ultimate goal. Not over done, showing some grain, not removing all the dings and such that are the soul of the gun itself and part of it's history. You have a good eye Paul.

Oh...and please keep posting your gun projects. They are fun to watch.

There is a reality TV shown in here somewhere:cool:

Only if an over sexed, white trash skank, takes the weapon from her beer drinking husband dressed in a mustard stained "wife beater" tee shirt and beats him to death with it in their single wide, parked in the heart of gater country.

But then, you could use a simple 870 for that scenario. SmileWavy

no thanks. I spent too many years in the record biz and know how that works. I have all the fame I need thanks.

I was kidding, sort of. :D

All you need is steel underwear, shark repellant.......... and an on-going prescription for Prozac.

yeah I know. just sayin'...

I rest my case..

I didn't think this thread of David's shotgun restore could get much better. Then Henry reciprocates with the amazing inspirational rare engine rebuild. Showing us what can be done in a superb shop staffed with experienced craftsmen with the knowledge , skill, and resources to take on the really challenging resurrection of a nearly dead 906 engine.
Many things impressed me. The skills to weld the mag case, the knowledge to identify and locate the parts to pull this rare engine together, the meticulous preparation and assembly of all those pieces. But what really blew me away is the ability to snake charm that chain into standing straight up during the assembly :-)
Well done Henry, and great pics too. Thanks for sharing. Sure can't do your business any harm to let it be known what your team can do.

Cheers Richard

Wish you would have kept the Cessna! I could have possibly worked some of it off on the plane! :)

Some day Henry... am saving my pennies!

In related news: David, I have the trigger guard for the 311.

Hey Neil, I didn't open the box. How does it look and did it come with screws?

The only screw is the one that is part of the trigger guard (integrated). It is an unfinished piece but is well made. However, it does not look like the screw thread on the guard matches the receiver (I will check tomorrow at school with my thread gauges) and it appears the rear of the trigger guard will not clear the rear trigger. I will take some photos in the morning and forward them to you.

Oh I figured it would need some "fittin'". yeah send me some photos. Thanks
Oh..I'll be at the shop all day so I won't respond until after 6 pm.

OK. I will be in class then (metal engraving Friday nights and the whole of Saturday) but we should have a break where I can check email.

what ever. as always no rush..

The Elsy got back to me today and I couldn't be happier.
The craftsmanship is impeccable. I can't wait to take her out and see how she shoots.
Thanks again Dave.

amazing what I can do with a rattle can huh...

Glad you like it Henry.

Home at last
 

Not that I'm a "last word" kind of guy but the finishing touch.
It's a box I had laying around.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1345831669.jpg

ooops, wrong box! :)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1345831509.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1345831542.jpg

Oh, Henry!

So? Did you give "both barrels?" :)

Great looking box there Henry. The shotgun fits in the case well too.

Cheers Richard

+1 on that one .....