Restock of my GH straight grip - Page 2

Ed Blake · 10-23-2011, 07:07 PM

Do you own a duplicating machine? Very nice wood.

B. Dudley · 10-23-2011, 08:15 PM

Yes I do own the duplicator. It is a Radar Carve unit. Works pretty good.

B. Dudley · 12-22-2011, 08:36 PM

I figured an update on the GH was in order.

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Autumn Daze · 12-22-2011, 09:00 PM

Very nice Brian. I am impressed....

John Havard · 12-24-2011, 10:12 AM

Extremely nice Brian. Thanks for sharing and taking us along with your project.

Ruff Hunter · 12-25-2011, 12:11 AM

I agree with all the other comments...the stock is looking great. Who did the case colors? A bit more yellow than one typically sees on a Parker, but very attractive just the same.

B. Dudley · 12-25-2011, 09:22 AM

I am not sure who did them. I have a separte thread going on that topic.

B. Dudley · 02-05-2012, 08:07 AM

Here are a few updated photos. I am working on finishing up the french polish on the buttstock.
The photos are in outside natural light so the color of the wood is true. All other pics I took inside made the wood look lighter.

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Ruff Hunter · 02-05-2012, 11:17 AM

Brian,
Is the finish purely french polish, or is there some other type of oil under the french polish? (you can't post a pic of such nice work and not expect to be asked your secrets!) Keep those pictures coming. I know I'm not the only one looking forward to seeing the checkering.

B. Dudley · 02-05-2012, 03:31 PM

That photo was after an application where the linseed oil was still wet. It shows up glossier that then it will end up being when finished. I just picked up some japan drier so that should speed things up a bit on coats. All it is is two coats of permalyn sealer. Then an application of Shellac mixed with cornstarch to fill the pores. Then just coats of the french polish on top of that.