New cleaning rod

[Jack Cronkhite]

I'll be getting a nice damascus barreled GHE at the end of May. I thought a set of barrels like that would deserve a bit better than the average cleaning rod. I had a couple ideas and ran them by a friend who is into wood working. I told him I would like to learn something and he said how about you learn to let someone do it that knows what they are doing. And so a deal was struck. He called me a while ago and said he also had learned a long time ago to let someone do things that know what they are doing. He explained to a friend of his, also into woodworking and metal working, what I had in mind. Second deal struck. I will be getting this set of brass/rosewood rods and handle near the first of May. The handle spins freely. The sections are 11" each and the fourth is an extra, in the event of disaster or I find a 40+ inch fowler some day (not really looking but at least I'll have a cleaning rod that will be capable). I am most pleased with the outcome.

Cheers,
Jack

[Dave Suponski]

Jack,What a great accessory.Simply beautifull.....

[Eric Eis]

Is he going to go into business making those rods, very nice.

[Jack Cronkhite]

Thanks Dave: Can't wait to get the barrels dirty so I can clean them with this.

Eric: Not sure what he might like to do. Like many of us here, he is well since retired and likes to play with wood and metal - nothing to do with his life's work. One might have been fun. Many may or may not be fun. He's not into guns/hunting but also, like many here, loves fly fishing and has the joy of being close to Rocky Mountain rivers and streams. He was kind to me - cover the cost of materials and add a fine bottle of single malt Scotch to seal the deal. Not sure how that translates to setting a price point if he were to want to do more. I'll find out, regardless.

Cheers,
Jack

[Dean Romig]

That is very nice! I am always amazed at the skills people still have and still use to hand craft beautiful tools rather than simply buying something. Thanks for showing it to us Jack.

Dean

[David Dwyer]

Good Morning
Fantastic work! If he is interested, I also would like one.
David

[Eric Eis]

Jack, I think you are right about "it's fun to do one or two and then after that it's a job" but I do know a retired Dr that makes oak and leather cases that are a steal, as long as you don't push him for a date when it will be finished, so maybe your friend might do something like that. And yes I would love a two piece rod for a certain A grade 20 ga that I have sitting in a leather case with not cleaning rod.....

[Trigg Davis]

Jack,

The rod is really something special; a real treasure.

Trigg

[Jack Cronkhite]

For all those who would have liked one made, it is my sad (well sort of) duty to inform you that I have the one and only on the planet. As suspected, it was the challenge of doing a project never before undertaken. He is pleased. I am pleased, but there will be no others made, as there is no longer any challenge in it.

Sorry,
Jack