KenB
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Here is my CPA rifle, back from being case colored by CPA. The engraving is my version of an original Stevens number 54 pattern. KenB
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atexascowboy2011
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Now that IS really cool coloring !
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 !
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 !
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Crazy Horse
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Can someone provide their web site???
That color case is done with cyanide not a torch. J.J.
JMiller
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Nice lookin' rifle!... nice work all around!
Indy Joneds
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a different and brilliant look
Eugene Carkoski
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that is the best case coloring I have ever seen , nice cutting as well.
mtgraver
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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
Nice to see you post again!
Best regards from this side of the mountain! haha
Mark
gcleaker
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Just wonderful, I just do not want to take my eyes off it.:clapping::clapping:
KenB
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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
Good to hear from you Mark. I hear there are paved roads almost all the way to your place now.
Ken Burklow
KenB
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Here is the other side.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.
Best regards,
Doug
Best regards,
Doug
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.
Please any suggestions would be app.
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.
Please any suggestions would be app.
KenB
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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
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
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