greenacres2
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I've picked up a few boxes of shorts recently--some really spectacular stuff included. Needed to make a few bolt actions to replenish, so rooted through and found an amboyna burl and a dyed box elder (i think), both stabilized that just made the length needed for the hardware. The box elder looked green with a little blue on the outside--like a mossy forest--figured it would look kind of camo when turned.
As i turned it, i saw incredible eyes begin to show, but also a lot of purple. Got to the finish and it's sea foam with a field of flowers!! Don't get me wrong, this is one of the most beautiful blanks I've ever seen--but it's tubed & turned for a 30 caliber bolt action with a rifle clip. I've sold some BA's to women who hunt, but they have all asked for camouflage.
To my knowledge, the bolt action and "Deer Hunter" and such use the same tube, but i'm not aware of any non-hunting hardware that 2" (just under) length. I can't stand the thought of trashing this blank--but will it look right dressing a Bolt Action? Do I just put it together and let the Pen Gods decide if there is pent-up demand for flowers and bullets coexisting?????
Thanks!!
earl
(P.S. The one on the left is the one i'm asking about!! :biggrin: )
As i turned it, i saw incredible eyes begin to show, but also a lot of purple. Got to the finish and it's sea foam with a field of flowers!! Don't get me wrong, this is one of the most beautiful blanks I've ever seen--but it's tubed & turned for a 30 caliber bolt action with a rifle clip. I've sold some BA's to women who hunt, but they have all asked for camouflage.
To my knowledge, the bolt action and "Deer Hunter" and such use the same tube, but i'm not aware of any non-hunting hardware that 2" (just under) length. I can't stand the thought of trashing this blank--but will it look right dressing a Bolt Action? Do I just put it together and let the Pen Gods decide if there is pent-up demand for flowers and bullets coexisting?????
Thanks!!
earl
(P.S. The one on the left is the one i'm asking about!! :biggrin: )