What I've been up to...

gunrunner100 said:
Well done!^
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Indeed. And that thread protector is superb (I say that for 99% of the time dislike having threaded muzzles but many rifles come so fitted now with an obvious and ugly protector) That M700 rail is nicely fitted.

And with regards to progress feeling like molasses: keep at it, step over the discouragement... it takes a few years for a new business to finally take off: just do it well and your name/work reputation will spread (easily by means such as CGN)
 
Thanks, its fun!

I struggle to remember to take pictures WHILE I'm working but here is some elbow grease being applied...

Carbine pulled apart...


Receiver set up on mandrel for hand polishing. Mounting like this on the lathe(power off) works well to hold the gun securely, but can be easily rotated by pulling out of gear and turning the chuck.


A few hours later...




Probably 8 hrs in on the other side...




Its a tedious process! (coming from a guy who doesn't mind tedious processes, bluing prep is TEDIOUS!)
Working around stampings, avoiding dishing out holes or rounding hard edges, getting evenly into corners...
Its therapeutic at the same time though, just throw on some classical music(and put a towel over the clock!).

Paul.
 
leelad said:
Here are some "fancier" after pictures... I am quite pleased. hopefully, this old girl should be good for the next 100 years!
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If you don't have an overwhelming sense of pride in your work, with a little bit of smugness thrown in, you should have.

Thanks for sharing with everyone.
 
Thanks guys!

I thoroughly enjoy results like this, but it’s definitely a process to get there...
Peekos: I logged 42hrs on this project, the majority of those being hand work.
I’m not an old guy yet but 6-8hr sessions on this stuff is hard on fingers, hands and elbows!

Rick: satisfaction yes, smugness no...
honestly every time I do a project like this, I take my hat off to the guys that do this kind of work full time!
 
Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Paul.

Have been enjoying your posts and pictures of your work. Appreciate the time you have taken is keeping us up to date.

God bless your business.
Ted
 
Came across this thread while doing a search for something else and glad I took the 10mins to go through it. Excellent work and attention to detail.

Congrats on your new business venture and I sense some CGN'ers looking at this thread will turn into customers in short order.

Kudos sir


leelad said:
Thanks all!
I’ve got some exciting news... I now have a business membership here on CGN!
Business account user name is PR Cook and my business section can be found at: https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/forumdisplay.php/540-PR-Precision

Happy Thanksgiving!
Paul.
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Wow! How have I missed this thread until now? Absolutely blown away by the work you do. Congrats on turning your passion into a profession.
 
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