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Paul Benson · 10-01-2010, 12:45 PM

I had an idea pop into my head. Would it be possible or feasible what ever you want to call it to build a gun completely out of wood (one piece blank) and make it look like a Wong hybrid? If this doesn't make sense I can try to clarify.

ApneaAddict · 10-01-2010, 12:50 PM

Phil Harranen made something along these lines if I'm not mistaken.

DSmith · 10-01-2010, 01:32 PM

A gun I made might be similar to what you're considering. I dive in murky water and wanted a short mid-handle gun with a hydrodynamic wooden "pipe" in front of the handle. Here's a photo of the finished product. I put the blank in my wood lathe to turn the "pipe" down to a diameter of about 2 inches.
I used an OMER european trigger mechanism because I like them, but I'm sure other types would work.
I've been very pleased with the results. It's short, powerful, has a light trigger pull, and can be swung easily side-to-side.
I have a set of 80 photos at kodakgallery.com showing the construction process beginning with laying up the blank. If you send me your email address I can give you access to that album.
David

fuzz · 10-01-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApneaAddict

Phil Harranen made something along these lines if I'm not mistaken.

http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=60529

The Plumber · 10-02-2010, 09:41 AM

I had the same idea, then I saw Phils gun from over two years ego. Hes quite the innovator. I'm making mine out of Purple hart and its 48''.


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10-01-2010, 12:45 PM	#1
Paul Benson Mi nombre es Ben Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Laramie/Vernal Posts: 439	All wood "hybrid" I had an idea pop into my head. Would it be possible or feasible what ever you want to call it to build a gun completely out of wood (one piece blank) and make it look like a Wong hybrid? If this doesn't make sense I can try to clarify.

10-01-2010, 12:50 PM	#2
ApneaAddict Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,601	Re: All wood "hybrid" Phil Harranen made something along these lines if I'm not mistaken.

10-01-2010, 01:32 PM	#3
DSmith Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 29	Re: All wood "hybrid" A gun I made might be similar to what you're considering. I dive in murky water and wanted a short mid-handle gun with a hydrodynamic wooden "pipe" in front of the handle. Here's a photo of the finished product. I put the blank in my wood lathe to turn the "pipe" down to a diameter of about 2 inches. I used an OMER european trigger mechanism because I like them, but I'm sure other types would work. I've been very pleased with the results. It's short, powerful, has a light trigger pull, and can be swung easily side-to-side. I have a set of 80 photos at kodakgallery.com showing the construction process beginning with laying up the blank. If you send me your email address I can give you access to that album. David Attached Thumbnails Last edited by DSmith; 10-01-2010 at 01:41 PM.

10-02-2010, 09:41 AM	#5
The Plumber Armed snorkeler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: So. Cal. Age: 46 Posts: 260	Re: All wood "hybrid" I had the same idea, then I saw Phils gun from over two years ego. Hes quite the innovator. I'm making mine out of Purple hart and its 48''.

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