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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''






























10 comments so far
rikkor
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posted 619 days ago
That is a very nice gun case. It looks very sturdy, and very beautiful.
Scott Bryan
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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.
CharlieM1958
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posted 619 days ago
Beautiful gun case, Cobbler.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
cajunpen
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posted 619 days ago
That is sweet – I think that you did an outstanding job on it.
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Thos. Angle
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posted 619 days ago
A great case and a very nice shotgun.
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ND2ELK
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posted 619 days ago
Great looking gun case. You did a beautiful job on it. Thanks for posting
Tom
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GaryK
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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.
DocK16
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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?
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cobbler
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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''
Rj
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posted 518 days ago
Cobbler you have some talent this is really sweet my gun would feel right at home.
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