Start of my next project

[Mark Stewart]

I'm finally getting to start to make a viola case. No don't play, going to use it for a gun case. My plan is to go to see Sawman101 and stack cut some spruce to make my curved sections, then join them with some more spruce. For the top and bottom I have some things plywood. I hope to cover it all with some beautiful walnut viner I got off eBay.

These are my proto type pieces.

This is to be my overall shape. You know I never would have tried this if it wasn't for this group. Thanks

 

[scsmith42]

Inquiring minds want to know what "gun" you will be storing in it.... !

 

[Mark Stewart]

Its my FNPS 90 bullpup. 5.7x28mm really fun to shoot.

 

[scsmith42]

Its my FNPS 90 bullpup. 5.7x28mm really fun to shoot.

Those are a sweet shooting gun - hardly any recoil and very comfortable! That ought to be pretty cool in that case too! A friend of mine had one that I handled about a year ago.

I have an original 1928A1 (9/42 mfg) with an FBI case and a guitar case. I use the FBI case all the time but have yet to use the guitar case.

Recently I've been thinking about adding a 5.7 pistol to my collection. Not sure why other than the cool factor.

 

[Mark Stewart]

I'd love to have the pistol but can't justify the $1200.00 for a hand gun. Oddly enough that's less than this one cost me. I'd like to see that case. Sounds sweet.

 

[scsmith42]

I'd love to have the pistol but can't justify the $1200.00 for a hand gun. Oddly enough that's less than this one cost me. I'd like to see that case. Sounds sweet.

Here is the whole setup with the FBI case in the background.

 

[Bear Republic]

Thats a beautiful icon. Like the M1 Garand, Browning BAR, Wild West Colts. There are some specific guns that are truely American. Sadly not blessed with winning the lottery, so I can dream about owning or shooting them.

 

[Mark Stewart]

sweet.

 

[scsmith42]

I can dream about shooting them.

You can do more than dream.... All you need to do is get some 230 grain .45 ACP ball brass cased (new ammo) and arrange a time with me to "pop some caps". Most folks will allocate 150 rounds or so.

Most of the major brands cycle fine through it, but I don't allow steel cased or reloads to go through it.

Here is a link to a video to whet your appetite!

[video=youtube;1Qrbhg6ht6U]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qrbhg6ht6U[/video]

 

[sawman101]

I'm finally getting to start to make a viola case. No don't play, going to use it for a gun case. My plan is to go to see Sawman101 and stack cut some spruce to make my curved sections, then join them with some more spruce. For the top and bottom I have some things plywood. I hope to cover it all with some beautiful walnut viner I got off eBay.

These are my proto type pieces.

This is to be my overall shape. You know I never would have tried this if it wasn't for this group. Thanks

Yeah boy! Looks like we're gonna have some fun! For the guns I carry, I just want a comfortable, inside the waistband holster!

 

[Mark Stewart]

If you go to my FB page there is a vid of my 223 with a bumpfire. good times. Someday I'd like to try that Thompson.

 

[Mike Davis]

I was lucky to have a friend with class III lic years ago and through him got to handle and fire some very nice exotics.

Great fun and way out of my budget.

 

[scsmith42]

Someday I'd like to try that Thompson.

You're welcome to shoot mine here on the farm. Just let me know in advance when you will be in the area and bring some ammo.