My guess would be he used a torch with a fine welding tip to achieve the coloration.
Don't suppose you could find out his method ?
I just spoke with the CPA folks and got a guick breakdown on their coloring method for the "Ripple" effect.
After bringing the piece up to around 1,450 ° they SLOWLY lower the piece in ice water to achieve the ripple effect, at least that is how they told me they do it.
Talk about Brass Bells !
That's a fine piece of work for a feller on the wrong side of the mountain!!
Nice to see you post again!
Best regards from this side of the mountain! haha
Mark
Thanks for the nice comments on my rifle. It gets a lot of looks at the matches I've shot with it. I was really happy when I opened the box and the case colors were exactly what I had hoped for. CPA is very consistent with the quality in their finish, whether case or blue.
Good to hear from you Mark. I hear there are paved roads almost all the way to your place now.
Ken Burklow
I'm not going to "Like" this, I'm gonna "WOW" it. It's just so pretty to look at, and such a striking presentation. Congratulations on an exceptional bit of artistry.
Beautiful work. Which brings up a question that I'm struggling with.
The punch dots on the border are really, really well done. When I use mine it seems to want to raise up the metal surrounding the dot and does not want to form a nice dome like what I'm seeing on the rifle.
Thanks for taking the time to comment on this. Always good to hear nice things about our work.
D Smith- The punch dots are hit hard enough that the top of the bead is just below the surface, then I block sand the piece with some well worn 400 grit sandpaper. As to placement, you just develope a rythem with the chasing hammer and punch and after about 30 years of engraving daily the dots naturally fall into place.
KenB