Pair of Colts

[Dak0ta52]

This turned out to be a really fun project. The pattern is from Jim Blume and initially I was a little afraid of it because it looked to be bitmapped. (Sorry, Jim, for doubting your pattern! I should have known better.) Anyway, I was pleasantly surprised on how it turned out. I will add that the photos do not give them justice.

These were stack cut using 1/4-inch Oak and Maple ply, both finished with natural stain. The backer is 1/4-inch Pine painted black. They have 6 coats of clear with light sanding with 600 grit between coats. The frames are both framing material stock cut to fit the 13 X 19 backer board. I did re-stain the frames using Weathered Oak on the Oak piece and Expresso on the Maple.

A tip to anyone wishing to cut this pattern, there are several areas that will be very delicate. The piece would flex just from handling. Also, be very patient when sanding.

[John B]

Very Nice Rodney.
For some reason the 2nd one really grabs me.
When I saw the title of your post I expected "Click Bang x 2"

[daveww1]

terrific job

[Charlie E]

Great job!

[Scrappile]

Very well done!  They look like they would be very challenging.  You certainly were up to that challenge.

[Dak0ta52]

10 hours ago, John B said:

Very Nice Rodney.
For some reason the 2nd one really grabs me.
When I saw the title of your post I expected "Click Bang x 2"

Thanks John. Of the two, I'm partial to the top (Maple) piece. Both turned out better than I expected but there is something about the frame on the Maple that pleases my eyes. And as far as "Click Bang" X 2, I'm actually cutting a Steve Good pattern right now that is really "A Pair of Colts" in the .45 cal. category.

[Fish]

Great job. I really like the frames too.  Perfect satin.  

[Blaughn]

“God Created Men and Sam Colt Made Them Equal!” ....... Oh, wait.....  

That kind of colt.  Nicely done!

[wombatie]

Great work. 

Marg

[lawson56]

Down Right Awesome job!!!