I made one of these using the same method. I did not have and arbor press so I used my vice. I ended up using a dull chisel to add definition where the flat transitioned to the dome. The maple I used did not seem to be as hard as I thought and rounded over instead of a nice crisp fold line.
This is what happens when a craftsman fashions the mold. “I don’t know, it’s just by feel”. Yes, yes it is.
What is the title of the gun reference book he is using?
awesome...I sure would love to engrave that....you might have to anneal anything thicker
I made one of these using the same method. I did not have and arbor press so I used my vice. I ended up using a dull chisel to add definition where the flat transitioned to the dome. The maple I used did not seem to be as hard as I thought and rounded over instead of a nice crisp fold line.
Wood can be real picky. I think if I was going to make a lot of these I'd make a proper tool.