Damascus hornet double rifle...in progress

It just DOESN'T get more COOL than this. Having the skills, knowledge and tooling to fabricate an awesome gun is as cool as it gets!

Thanks for posting it Bailey.

Peter
 
Bailey,

Geez, you're ridiculous!!!! You should diversify more. I mean just cuz you hail from a world famous farrier so you can forge, and make damascus, and build tiny folders, and hunters, and bowies, and and swords, and you can engrave them all, and oh yeah, and you build double rifles from scratch, doesn't mean you shouldn't try and branch out a little.

I mean, don't rest on your laurels and just do the same thing over and over, ok?

You suck. Really, I love you man, but you suck.....

:D:D:D:D
 
Aaron,

If you want to come out here, I will have you shell shocked before you leave. I am SERIOUSLY thinking of hosting a double rifle shoot here on my land. Lots of the Dallas Safari club guys will bring out their big bore doubles.

And as for you Burt.....I just don't know how you guys are able to stick with one style and be happy. I think I have impulse control more than anything else. I see something that grabs me and I involuntarily set about learning to make it. So you se...I don't suck,....I need therapy......and ritalin.....
 
The last two days have been spent making wood shaving and dust. I changed a few features on my CAD program for my stocks since I made my prototype, so I had to prove the programing, and I certainly wasn't going to put an exhibition English blank on the machine and test my work. I have a few blanks on han dso I picked one that is nice, but wouldn't fill me with remorse if all went South. As it turns out, the stock had some nice figure hiding in there. Here it is, almost finished machining the action inletting.

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Since the program was good, time for the real blank to go under the cutter.

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And a shot during the final stage of inletting the top side of the action.

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The inletting is not machined close enough to fit the action. I just get a good start on the cavity and it ensures alighnment.
 
Wow Bailey, you are truly an amasing artist --- is there anything you can't do? Tim told me you would be sending me his dbl rifle for engraving, can't wait !! I think he's still in Afganistan, poor guy ..............
 
Ken,

Thanks, A great compliment coming from you.

If it works out, I will be sending it to Tim first to take to Africa while in the white. I will blue the barrels for him but that will be all. Once he returns, the action will go to you. Did he let you know what he wants you to cut? He seems like a great guy.
 
Insanely cool project Mr. Bradshaw. Having made a few falling block smokeless muzzle loaders from scratch, ( and they're not nearly as fine as this is) I can honestly say the time in design and machining alone are in the hundreds of hours. My hat's off to you! I cant wait to see the Damascus Action after it's engraved and etched.

Jason Carter
 
Very cool!!! How long of a piece can you carve in that setup? Don't you just love how the figure of that English Walnut just seems to magically appear when you cut inot it?:D
Bailey Bradshaw said:
The last two days have been spent making wood shaving and dust. I changed a few features on my CAD program for my stocks since I made my prototype, so I had to prove the programing, and I certainly wasn't going to put an exhibition English blank on the machine and test my work. I have a few blanks on han dso I picked one that is nice, but wouldn't fill me with remorse if all went South. As it turns out, the stock had some nice figure hiding in there. Here it is, almost finished machining the action inletting.

001-27.jpg


Since the program was good, time for the real blank to go under the cutter.

002-28.jpg


And a shot during the final stage of inletting the top side of the action.

004-20.jpg


The inletting is not machined close enough to fit the action. I just get a good start on the cavity and it ensures alighnment.
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Bailey Bradshaw said:
Ken,

Thanks, A great compliment coming from you.

If it works out, I will be sending it to Tim first to take to Africa while in the white. I will blue the barrels for him but that will be all. Once he returns, the action will go to you. Did he let you know what he wants you to cut? He seems like a great guy.
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Bailey --- Tim did tell me he was going to use it in Africa but I thought I was to engrave it first -- no matter. Last time we spoke he said I was to do a Dik Dik and Jackle bust on either side. Maybe he'll furnis newer pic's than the ones he sent me.
Please continue to keep us posted with WIP pic's. Everyone loves watching your progress. Best regards.......
 
Looking great.I like the cnc stock.It would be neat to see a speeded up video of it being cut.I look forward to seeing your progress.
 
This stage always gets me excited. It's that first feel with the stock that reveals so much time and effort. I must say, this one will be hard to see go. It feels great, fits me at the moment ( it will be too short at it's final length of pull)and due to the heavier wood, balances better than my prototype. Nothing like good, dense English walnut. Hope you enjoy!!

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Two of a kind...

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Bailey Bradshaw said:
This stage always gets me excited. It's that first feel with the stock that reveals so much time and effort. I must say, this one will be hard to see go. It feels great, fits me at the moment ( it will be too short at it's final length of pull)and due to the heavier wood, balances better than my prototype. Nothing like good, dense English walnut. Hope you enjoy!!

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Two of a kind...

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Looking good, Bailey!! But I called Miss Cleo the Psychic and she sees a LOT of sanding in your future :D
 
been watching and this is killer

OT ? what is the crucible round that you have under the rifle :) yep im a dork and saw the label
 
Bailey you are a phenomenally talented bloke...... That is just stunningly brilliant......:)
 
Shaped the forend wood and sanded the stock to 320. Also have the first couple coats of finish on. I use Permalin to finish my stocks. I like both the sealer and finish. I start by applying a few coats of sealer until it stops soaking in, then follow with a thick coat of finish. Let it dry for a ferw hours, then wet-sand the surface buildup off. Recoat and repeat until the pores are all filled. This stock will only take two rounds as the pores are so small to begin with. From there, I can use a couple of methods depending on the level of sheen desired.

Anyway, here are a few pics....

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Bailey just fantastic work

I have refinished some stocks and it took me forever

I know it is alot of work but it seems that nothing is beyond your talents

Truly I and others that I have spoke with on the subject are impressed to say the least
 
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