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    Tally one vote for disassemble, clean the glass...

    Tally one vote for disassemble, clean the glass and reframe and paper seal. I would try to save the gallery label and reapply to the sealing paper.
    My local Hobby Lobby does outstanding work on...
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    all things Swiss

    I think my fascination with all things Swiss began with Ursala Andress coming out of the ocean in Dr. No.
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    I refer to those as CPRs (cost prohibitive...

    I refer to those as CPRs (cost prohibitive restorations). They will likely never pay off in $ but always worth the effort in skill building and the satisfaction of preforming CPR on a lifeless...
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    Simpsons? Beautiful

    Simpsons? Beautiful
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    I thought my story was as bad as it gets. I was...

    I thought my story was as bad as it gets.
    I was wrong.

    ---------- Post added at 03:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ----------



    I had always assumed bubbas glory days were...
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    These folks seem to have any screw imaginable....

    These folks seem to have any screw imaginable. You might have a look here.
    McMaster-Carr

    or these

    Wood Screws Black Japanned – Slotted Round Head 8 x 3/4in (Pack 25) | Select The Right Tool :...
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    Local gun shop had a fellow bring an American...

    Local gun shop had a fellow bring an American Eagle marked luger he had inherited to sell. The clerk told him it would be more valuable if it was German military marked. He took it home and ground...
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    Good thought. I think that might dissuade...

    Good thought. I think that might dissuade additional "not events.".
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    Should be replaced with the "Bubba Been Here"...

    Should be replaced with the "Bubba Been Here" cartouche, but I suppose the whole stock screams it.
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    And lots if elbow grease.

    And lots if elbow grease.
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    Are you sure they did not use a draw knife? Never...

    Are you sure they did not use a draw knife? Never seen one that skinny.
  12. Think you nailed it.

    Think you nailed it.
  13. Welcome back aboard. "Hiatus" Does it respond...

    Welcome back aboard.

    "Hiatus" Does it respond well to treatment with penicillin?
  14. He looks really uncomfortable.

    He looks really uncomfortable.
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    Met Col. Sanders in his early 80's pulled up to a...

    Met Col. Sanders in his early 80's pulled up to a KFC franchise and jumped out of his limo before his driver had stopped. He is spinning in his grave if he knows what it has become. He was quite the...
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    And did not use up all your good luck as I notice...

    And did not use up all your good luck as I notice you live in Wyoming. Lucky You.
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    That has been my experience. Here the cars and...

    That has been my experience. Here the cars and wildlife are one and the same. Between that, cellphones and old age I think my riding days are over.
  18. Retinas torched.

    Retinas torched.
  19. I like these old photos of the men and women who...

    I like these old photos of the men and women who supported the war efforts from the home front.
    Thanks, and keep them coming.
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    In Ft. Lauterdale Fla. years ago I saw some HD...

    In Ft. Lauterdale Fla. years ago I saw some HD guys sitting atop a 1968 Dodge van in lawn chairs throwing large handfuls of rice at every Japanese bike that passed.
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    Looks like it bore a one-piece scope mount post...

    Looks like it bore a one-piece scope mount post service.
    Can't tell what type. Measure center to center on the rear and to the single on the front and you might be able to determine which mount.
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    Especially if it's a Harley. Unless you just like...

    Especially if it's a Harley. Unless you just like cleaning oil off the garage floor.
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    Hope it is as good as the book

    I have not seen the movie yet (will watch based on your recommendation) but I have read the book. Adam Makos | The official webpage for Devotion the book by Adam Makos.
    Jessie Brown was from my home...
  24. I love the smell of cosmoline in the morning. I...

    I love the smell of cosmoline in the morning. I smells like a fun project!
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    Nice piece. Might be a good candidate for...

    Nice piece. Might be a good candidate for electrolysis. I have had good results with much sicker patients.
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