I have built four guns previously from timber with bolt on mechs and am now contemplating the next gun(s). they are all beuchat marlin mechs and they are damn good mechs.
For me there is little better than getting fish with a weapon built by your own hand. Also the admiring glances of others when you unveil the one off custom gun is pretty sweet too.
Just looking for inspiration in terms of design. Not keen to go too wild but ideas are always welcome. seems to me some of you guys have been doing it for longer and better than me.
any advice on mechs and handle shaping and attaching would be appreciated.
here is a pic of the current quiver. all made from Tasmanian oak, glued and sealed with west systems 2pak epoxy.
Range from 85cm for my oldest son(8yrs old) 1.1m for my wife and a 1m and 1.3m for me. something for everyone really. just love making this stuff.
For me there is little better than getting fish with a weapon built by your own hand. Also the admiring glances of others when you unveil the one off custom gun is pretty sweet too.
Just looking for inspiration in terms of design. Not keen to go too wild but ideas are always welcome. seems to me some of you guys have been doing it for longer and better than me.
any advice on mechs and handle shaping and attaching would be appreciated.
here is a pic of the current quiver. all made from Tasmanian oak, glued and sealed with west systems 2pak epoxy.
Range from 85cm for my oldest son(8yrs old) 1.1m for my wife and a 1m and 1.3m for me. something for everyone really. just love making this stuff.