ACman 7,505 #1 Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) This all started back in the late 90’s for a Christmas present for my boy when he was around 4yrs old . I wanted a toy gun that would look and feel like the real thing , so copper fittings , pipe and wood was the plan . Most importantly I wanted something that I could teach him gun safety that would last and he could pass down . My first attempt wasn’t the best but it worked for what I wanted . Well me being me I knew I could do better . For the next year I was coming up with ideas in my head how to improve upon the first. That year I made two in two weeks time . I made one for my son and the second just in case I screwed it up . I should mention that these have no moving parts just for toughness. They can use their imagination , heck I was happy with a stick that looked like a gun when I was boy . The first stocks I bedded with die grinders. I then made it easier using a router table. All the stocks were hand shaped on a belt sander . The last gun (#10) I made was back in 2010 before my accident. I’ve since have came up with some ideas to make the bedding process easier. Now I need to pass on my ideas and get someone to build some more Christmas presents . This is #10 that belongs to my little cousin made with Missouri Walnut . There’s almost 40hrs work into this one . Wish the pictures were clearer. Cheek riser and butt stock pad where cut off from a old AG tractor lug and shaped by hand . Hoping to find my sons toy guns in the basement for some more pictures. Edited December 14, 2017 by ACman 8 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,708 #2 Posted December 14, 2017 Nice Jeff. Nothing beats a labor of love project. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,261 #3 Posted December 14, 2017 Nice work Jeff...handmade gifts are always the best. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted December 14, 2017 Very nice work....very realistic looking. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,611 #5 Posted December 14, 2017 Jeff, that is a masterpiece! The gun sight is the best use of brass and copper fittings I have ever seen. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,537 #6 Posted December 14, 2017 Great job on those!! They look very realistic. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-121uk 183 #7 Posted December 14, 2017 Jeff that is just awesome! great craftsmanship 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,708 #8 Posted December 14, 2017 The last stock I did, I ended up with tennis elbow from rubbing the Tung Oil. That is a beautiful piece Jeff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishin4a416 2,185 #9 Posted December 14, 2017 Very nice workmanship. Lots better than Mattel. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #10 Posted December 14, 2017 28 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: The last stock I did, I ended up with tennis elbow from rubbing the Tung Oil. That is a beautiful piece Jeff. No rubbing on this one Ed . I used Rust-Oleum enamel clearcoat on everything. 4 hours ago, 953 nut said: Jeff, that is a masterpiece! The gun sight is the best use of brass and copper fittings I have ever seen. Lots of work cutting and filing the fittings to get the right look. The scope caps are 3/8 copper caps coped on the bottom using a 1/2” round file . I then drill through the cap and 1/2” pipe. I then put 14ga house wire through the cap and pipe and solder it together to make crosshairs in the scope. Trial and air to get things right through the years. Now if my son could find the original two. After the basement flooded things got all moved around . guys for the compliments. I really miss building these for the youngsters. I know some people are against kids playing with toy guns but I believe teach them young and all the rules if it was the real thing. 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,039 #11 Posted December 14, 2017 Jeff , I think you have been pulling our leg the whole time. You just like using that fancy chair to show up every body on the teeter totter at The Big Show. Your really did some fantastic work on toys. Wish I had those skills and patience . 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #12 Posted December 14, 2017 Great workmanship, Jeff. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #13 Posted December 15, 2017 Works of art. I wish I had that kind of talent. Really great Jeff. Glenn 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,505 #14 Posted December 27, 2017 Finally came across the original two . All of the toy guns I’ve built are the copy’s of the bottom one . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites