Eaglestroker Report post Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) This is the first of two rigs from a charity that I offered work for in a local auction. Proceeds went to the family of a local Iraq vet on hard times with large medical bills. We offered two rigs, one 'mild' and one 'wild' to the lucky builders tailored to their whims. Next time I'll make sure and note a caveat of 'NO PINK' They are both for the 1911. This one needs final edge burnishing and another light coat of oil before final sealant but I'm really happy with the overall build. Lot of new things here for me! A fella donated $450 towards the cause to get this for his wife! #2 will be posted by Friday Edited April 22, 2014 by Eaglestroker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haystacker Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Way cool. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi Im Joe Report post Posted April 22, 2014 Dude the pink is awesome. Its not everyday you get to do something like that. That looks GREAT! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usmc0341 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 That pink ain't my cup of tea but that looks awesome! What dye did you use to get it that color? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Awesome work, thanks for posting it! Best regards, Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Way cool. Nice job. Thank you HS! Dude the pink is awesome. Its not everyday you get to do something like that. That looks GREAT! Thanks Joe! That pink ain't my cup of tea but that looks awesome! What dye did you use to get it that color? Not mine either, but she told me it was 'hot.' I think that is a good thing? I used a mix of one part Feibings British tan to one part Feibings Oxblood, with at least 6 parts denatured alcohol and I'd bet the alcohol was even stronger than that just add a little and test. Did come up with a great 'dark cherry' playing to find this combination too Awesome work, thanks for posting it! Best regards, Josh Thank you Josh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpout Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Very nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Hammerless Report post Posted April 25, 2014 That's really nice Robert, and that's an awesome job mixing up the pink dye. Are you going to make something with the dark cherry you accidentally discovered? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
