Post by: Woodhunter on April 25, 2015, 06:55:50 PM
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Post by: Biggerhammer on April 25, 2015, 09:10:45 PM
Wow . What would a ball park cost be for that maple ?
Bust out your wallet, it may rain Savages all day for 399.00 but when it comes to classy wood and quality stock work. You pay to play!
Post by: Woodhunter on April 26, 2015, 05:32:48 AM
Wow . What would a ball park cost be for that maple ?
Bust out your wallet, it may rain Savages all day for 399.00 but when it comes to classy wood and quality stock work. You pay to play!
So it is 5:30 AM Sunday, got a chuckle out of BigHammer's comment.
Yea, good blanks are money in the bank. Mine are for special projects and "savings" for the future when money gets tight, don't plan on selling any soon.
Just to let guys know that may want a blank, I am not in the stock making business for either carving for others or selling blanks, all this stuff is for me to play with on my personal guns. Besides I do not have a FFL or Business License, if I worked on stuff for anyone the ATF would be hot on my hide.
I will throw up some pics later today showing where the blanks came from. "A long long time ago in a place far far away".
Post by: HntnFsh on April 26, 2015, 06:47:29 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on April 26, 2015, 07:29:47 AM
Post by: GBoyd on April 26, 2015, 08:07:13 AM
Do you happen to know any resources on stock building for us guys without that specialized equipment?
Post by: Woodhunter on April 26, 2015, 08:36:20 AM
You have to have an FFL to make stocks? Sheesh!
Nope, not to make stocks. But to retain a firearm for stock fitting requires a FFL.
If a firearm is retained overnight or longer for work by a gunsmith, stockmaker, or similar craftsman a FFL is required and the firearm must be logged in on an approved firearms transaction form. And the disposition must be logged out when the firearm is returned to the owner.
And with the new Washington law, even if a person drops off a firearm at another person's facility the transaction must be recorded. Thanks, you liberal I-5 corridor voters!!!
All the rule and regulations take away the fun of working on guns. Not worth the hassle for me. So I just work on my personal guns.
Post by: Woodhunter on April 26, 2015, 11:29:01 AM
That is some real quality work. You've got me thinking of some maple, yew, and madrona I've got in a shed. I hadn't thought about making a stock, but maybe it would be a fun project.
Do you happen to know any resources on stock building for us guys without that specialized equipment?
Ed Lapour Bremerton Ed is a high end custom builder, he has a duplicator but may have a long backlog.
Paul Dressel Yakima Paul sells stock blanks and also has a duplicating service
Both have web sites, google.
There are others in WA but can't think of them now. Average cost: $200 low end and higher, depending on the reputation and skill of the guy and if he has a pattern. Add more if the gent is a guild member.
Post by: Damnimissed on April 26, 2015, 12:32:51 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 26, 2015, 12:37:57 PM
Post by: Woodhunter on April 26, 2015, 02:33:32 PM
Ed Lapour is going to work over a recently acquired 7x57.
Mmm Ed does very good work. Below is a 7x57 he stocked around 15 years ago
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Post by: 257 Wby Mag on April 27, 2015, 07:11:06 PM
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Post by: Woodhunter on April 27, 2015, 07:56:07 PM
Way cool. I imagine you can build up a pattern stock with glass, Bondo, etc? I have a Mannlicher Shoenauer 1903 that had the stock *censored*ized in a former life. A dream is to some day restock it with a full length Mannlicher stock.
I use plain grain maple when making a pattern from scratch. If I run across a ready made stock that I like, I use it for a pattern and often make modifications. Bondo is the pattern makers friend!
Here I am modifying the pistol grip on a wood pattern stock. Note the can of Bondo on the bench. For this grip extension I screwed a piece of 3/4" thick oak on to the bottom of the pistol grip then faired in with Bondo.
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In the photo below, the top stock is a factory with a cheek piece glued on and an extension screwed on the butt. Three patterns below are derivations of the top stock, each with a different pistol grip arrangement to fit large hands and to place the hand further back on the stock to avoid finger damage from the trigger guard on heavy recoil rifles. The bottom one is sort of extreme but works nicely on a hard kicking 500 Jeffery. Purists and Guild members do not like the arrangement of all of the patterns but they sure make shooting those big nastys easier on the shooter. They also have cast off.
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Post by: Ridge Hunter on April 27, 2015, 07:57:54 PM
Post by: Woodhunter on April 27, 2015, 08:04:45 PM
Very nice. That is a very nice looking sanding cradle. Should be the cats meow as a checkering cradle too :tup:
It was my checkering cradle. Made another checkering cradle from a discarded wood lathe:
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Stock may be rotated 360 degrees and locked in any position, the cradle both tilts and swivels a full 360 and may be locked in any position. I usually clamp it in the big wood vise on the bench but sometimes remove the wood block and bolt it directly to the bench.
Post by: Dan-o on April 27, 2015, 08:33:31 PM
Thank you for sharing.
Post by: RadSav on April 28, 2015, 12:40:56 AM
Very nice. That is a very nice looking sanding cradle. Should be the cats meow as a checkering cradle too :tup:It was my checkering cradle. Made another checkering cradle from a discarded wood lathe:
Oh My Goodness! That thing is sweet. I think I need one of those!! :chuckle:
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on April 28, 2015, 07:51:33 AM
Post by: Woodhunter on April 28, 2015, 09:41:29 AM
I recently sent off my rifle for to have the stock duplicated. It was much more affordable than a custom made stock. Are you setting up a business?
No! Retired and too old and grumpy to work for a living.
I just enjoy working on guns and doing stock work. After many years of having to work, raising kids, all the usual stuff most guys go through, I can finally do what I want to when I want to.
Post by: runamuk on April 28, 2015, 10:47:09 AM
Post by: Woodhunter on April 28, 2015, 06:34:23 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 28, 2015, 11:45:00 PM
I recently sent off my rifle for to have the stock duplicated. It was much more affordable than a custom made stock. Are you setting up a business?
No! Retired and too old and grumpy to work for a living.
I just enjoy working on guns and doing stock work. After many years of having to work, raising kids, all the usual stuff most guys go through, I can finally do what I want to when I want to.
PERFECT! I do what I want...