A metalsmith re-stocks a No.1

[p_ham]

Some high falutin' fella sent me a Ruger No.1 for surgery. I haven't gotten as many pictures as the last build, but the process is pretty much the same.

It all starts with making a mortgage payment to my stock carver, who picked out a beautiful piece of Bastogne Walnut and rough carved a blank.



After some Hollywood magic, the wood is fit to frame, final shaped, and rough sanded. The grip cap, sling mount, and recoil pad are fit. A light coat of oil is applied to help highlight areas that need more sanding.





After a bunch more finish sanding, the grain is mostly filled. Everything has been sanded up to 1000 grit. The forend is ready for its mounting hardware.

 

[44hunter45]

I feel privileged to have seen this in Paul's shop last weekend. @p_ham , you are an artist.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Ok, now I feel bad, that is great work.

 

[RG300]

That is incredible work of Art!!!

 

[Outlaw99]

Absolutely amazing

 

[timberman56]

beautiful....thanks for letting us visit your shop. would love to see see some more