First Build of 2014 - build #7, completed 4/17

[CampbellClan]

VERY NICE!!! I LIKE the traditional walnut! I am thinking about building a fusil for my first build... when I DO a first build..

[woody]

Here are a few photos of the fowler progress. Pretty much just rough shaped but she's beginning to look like a fowler. I made the side plate today also and still need to make the front sight get it installed and put the vent liner in, then some detail shaping, and it will be ready for sanding and finish.

[Hanshi]

I like the way this is looking. 

[rmatt]

Nice piece of wood!!!!

[olflint]

Nice job on the side plate!!! I really like it!! Looking real good and can't wait to see it finished out 

[hotfxr]

Looking great as always. I readily admit to spending most of my life "unclear on the concept" so I am asking a rather doltish question. What characteristics and/or details make a fowler a "Fowler"?

[Hanshi]

Looking great as always. I readily admit to spending most of my life "unclear on the concept" so I am asking a rather doltish question. What characteristics and/or details make a fowler a "Fowler"?

You're getting much too metaphysical for this bunch.

[woody]

Looking great as always. I readily admit to spending most of my life "unclear on the concept" so I am asking a rather doltish question. What characteristics and/or details make a fowler a "Fowler"?

A fowler is smoothbore flintlock, long barrel gun used with shot to hunt birds and small game. This build is in the English style, but will only have a 38 inch barrel. It was not unusual to see originals with 4 foot barrels. They could range from plain to very ornate.

[pilgrim]

     

[beowulf]

so far it`s looking good ! nice piece of wood there !

[Razor62]

Hi Woody, That's gonna be a pretty gun. Perhaps it's just the photo but I'm concerned about the grain of your stock wood particularly at the wrist area.  I'm certainly not trying to be critical, only hoping to point out a potential issue in the future. I've seen walnut with figure that runs across the grain before similar to what the curl in maple does. Perhaps this is what you've got. Hard to tell from your photos.
In either case, it sure is a gorgeous piece of walnut. From your previous builds I'm sure that you'll be able to handle any issues should they arise anyway.

Kevin

[woody]

Hi Woody, That's gonna be a pretty gun. Perhaps it's just the photo but I'm concerned about the grain of your stock wood particularly at the wrist area.  I'm certainly not trying to be critical, only hoping to point out a potential issue in the future. I've seen walnut with figure that runs across the grain before similar to what the curl in maple does. Perhaps this is what you've got. Hard to tell from your photos.
In either case, it sure is a gorgeous piece of walnut. From your previous builds I'm sure that you'll be able to handle any issues should they arise anyway.

Kevin

Hi Kevin,
I'm not really to concerned with the grain, though I am leaving the wrist a little thicker than I originally intended just in case, in addition to the fact I've never been a shooter that feels one needs a magnum load in my guns.
Plus this build was inspired and is connected to three very close friends...one gave me the wood, one made the barrel, and one owns an original that inspired the style.
Thanks for everyone's comments and input. 

[Lucky Buckeye]

That's coming right along Woody. I have to agree that  the walnut sure looks good. Be cool if you could find a walnut dowel for a ram. maybe you can fool with some of the scrap to find a stain mix to match the stock's final color.

[olflint]

    

[woody]

Well it's about 99% finished, still need to finish the metal, fine sanding and the blo. Then get Ken to do a little engraving, I still haven't jumped into that part of the pool yet !