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African Cherry Gun Case

Project by cobbler posted 620 days ago 805 views 2 times favorited 10 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a gun case I made for my son. It was my 1st woodworking project and it took me about 6 months (I’m slow). It’s made from African Cherry (Makore). My local wood dealer had only 2 boards left and said it was the last he was going to buy. I thought the wood looked really nice so I bought the 2 boards. He said it would irritate the lungs and sinuses when working with it and I saw what he meant when I started this project MAN!.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''


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rikkor

11335 posts in 773 days


posted 619 days ago

That is a very nice gun case. It looks very sturdy, and very beautiful.

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Scott Bryan

20765 posts in 720 days


posted 619 days ago

Hi Cobbler,

This is an excellent gun case. I have never had a chance to work with makore but it is a beautiful wood.

How did you finish the case?

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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CharlieM1958

7672 posts in 1116 days


posted 619 days ago

Beautiful gun case, Cobbler.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 964 days


posted 619 days ago

That is sweet – I think that you did an outstanding job on it.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Thos. Angle

4013 posts in 860 days


posted 619 days ago

A great case and a very nice shotgun.

-- Thos. Angle

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ND2ELK

6222 posts in 672 days


posted 619 days ago

Great looking gun case. You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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GaryK

9537 posts in 886 days


posted 619 days ago

Very nice looking case. I like the bevel on the top.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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DocK16

712 posts in 985 days


posted 619 days ago

Nuttin wrong with slow as long as the final product turns out like this. A great gift for a son, something he will always treasure.

Please share, what’s under the velvet lining?

-- DocK, WV

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cobbler

242 posts in 689 days


posted 619 days ago

Thanks for everyones comments.
The finish is just a couple of coats of MINWAX ’’Cherry’’ stain and
then 3 coats of clear satin poly. 0000 wool between coats

The velvet is glued to foam rubber with spray upholstry glue.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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Rj

569 posts in 529 days


posted 518 days ago

Cobbler you have some talent this is really sweet my gun would feel right at home.

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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