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General Discussion To Gateway To Airguns => The Shop => : haywire January 05, 2008, 12:37:01 PM

: New Ideas
: haywire January 05, 2008, 12:37:01 PM
I've been trying to stay busy in the shop, but making a living keeps getting in the way.  I've had a few ideas recently, including moving the grip profile forward to the rear of the trigger guard.  It seems to create a better match between the two pieces.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd304/haywire2/DSCN0558.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd304/haywire2/DSCN0560.jpg

I've also had time to put together a pair of "2289s" that I'm growing very fond of.  Great shooters!

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd304/haywire2/2289OldTwins.jpg

The Brazilian Cherry that I purchased recently is very difficult to work with.  It's as hard as a rock, and burns very easily.  Once you get it shaped, it's quite good looking.
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd304/haywire2/DSCN0531.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd304/haywire2/DSCN0532.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd304/haywire2/DSCN0533.jpg

More to come.
: Re: New Ideas
: NMCA_Ron January 05, 2008, 12:41:29 PM
The craftsmanship displayed by the people on this board just amazes me. Nice work, Michael!

Ron
: Re: New Ideas
: DanoInTx January 05, 2008, 03:18:41 PM
Very nice work!!!!  I've tried my hand at making Crosman doodads so I know what goes into them.  Your work is definately top of the heap, I especially like the fore grip you made for your pumper, looks like it would be real nice to hold when you pump.
: RE: New Ideas
: Splash January 06, 2008, 04:11:35 AM


Very nice Michael, be sure to keep us up to date on any more ideas.



Mike

: RE: New Ideas
: nyairman January 06, 2008, 09:32:59 AM
I agree. Very nice work Mike. Day jobs just get in the way of our real passions. Keep us posted.

Greg
: Re: New Ideas
: Jaymo January 16, 2008, 02:40:26 PM
Very nice. what is a 2289? The twins look like 1377s with 760 barrels installed. Funny, because that's what I'm planning on doing to my 1377, after I power mod it.