Do it yourself Stock making thread

[jpmimproved]

Continuing this thread just to see if we can make it to 1000 posts on it if nothing else! Started working on stippling today. Step one was making a stippling tool, so went to Lowe’s and picked up a stubby #2 Phillips, and cut a cross into the point to make a four pointed tool. I tried out a few different hammers, and ended up using a pair of old linesman pliers as it seemed to be just the right weight to get the correct depth. Started tapping at random, then rotate 90° or 45° at a time and back filling. About half done before my wife said the hammering was giving her a headache

 

[jpmimproved]

Stopping point for the day

 

[joshb]

Looks nice! I thought more guys would be making stocks and posting pics, what with the Covid and now the component shortage. I’ll be back to stock making after I finish an addition I’m building.

 

[Bc'z]

Looks nice! I thought more guys would be making stocks and posting pics, what with the Covid and now the component shortage. I’ll be back to stock making after I finish an addition I’m building.

I'll stick to painting!

 

[Trophied]

From seeing some of your work I bet there are a lot of folks glad for that!

 

[dlb511]

Looks nice! I thought more guys would be making stocks and posting pics, what with the Covid and now the component shortage. I’ll be back to stock making after I finish an addition I’m building.

Josh. Hi. I have read this thread from beginning-to-end over the last few days and now I am all fired up to build a stock like yours. This is the best tutorial I have ever found on the "net", good job. I have several blanks already and most of the tools you have listed. I have planned to do something like this for along time. But kept getting distracted, this thread has got me motivated. By any chance, do you still have an extra copy of your plans/templates still around? I would sure appreciate getting a set. At any rate I will get started gathering materials while I wait for the weather to moderate and I can get into my shop. Thanks again for your great tutorial.

Duane

 

[jpmimproved]

Progress has been slow, but going in the right direction.

 

[Bc'z]

Progress has been slow, but going in the right direction.
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That's looking great, beautiful grain!

 

[Seagull]

Here's a couple if pictures of the machines I use for making my stocks . Plus a few others pics aswell. The blue stock has a 1piece v block trigger guard in it for a barnard action.

 

[joshb]

Josh. Hi. I have read this thread from beginning-to-end over the last few days and now I am all fired up to build a stock like yours. This is the best tutorial I have ever found on the "net", good job. I have several blanks already and most of the tools you have listed. I have planned to do something like this for along time. But kept getting distracted, this thread has got me motivated. By any chance, do you still have an extra copy of your plans/templates still around? I would sure appreciate getting a set. At any rate I will get started gathering materials while I wait for the weather to moderate and I can get into my shop. Thanks again for your great tutorial.

Duane

So sorry! I got busy and forgot to put it in the mail! I’ll do it in the next few days!

 

[dlb511]

So sorry! I got busy and forgot to put it in the mail! I’ll do it in the next few days!

No worry Josh. I sent a pm with my address.

Thanks again. Duane

 

[CStuck]

Hope everyone has been doing well. Just thought I would post some pictures.

This is a pretty cool Quilted Maple Piece I'm finishing up. Still needs a little extra work on some of the finer details.

Built for a Rem700 Short Action & M5 DBM

 

[CStuck]

The beginnings of a fancy claro piece



Client requested a fancy engraved grip cap.


Doing this one a little more old school with hand tools for shaping instead of my normal power tooling.

(i bought a second grip cap as a sacrifical piece so I dont ruin the engraved one.

 

[dlb511]

Wow, those are both going to be beautiful !

 

[joshb]

You’re doing some fine work on some gorgeous wood!!! Fantastic!

 

[joshb]

I put your pattern in

Josh. Hi. I have read this thread from beginning-to-end over the last few days and now I am all fired up to build a stock like yours. This is the best tutorial I have ever found on the "net", good job. I have several blanks already and most of the tools you have listed. I have planned to do something like this for along time. But kept getting distracted, this thread has got me motivated. By any chance, do you still have an extra copy of your plans/templates still around? I would sure appreciate getting a set. At any rate I will get started gathering materials while I wait for the weather to moderate and I can get into my shop. Thanks again for your great tutorial.

Duane

the mail...........finally! Sorry for the forgetfulness!
Josh

 

[dlb511]

Hey Josh. Just received the plans in the mail. Thanks a lot. Now I have no excuse not to get to work.

Duane

Thanks again.

I put your pattern in

the mail...........finally! Sorry for the forgetfulness!
Jo

 

[joshb]

I bought some aluminum for a stock project I’ve been thinking about for a single shot Stiller 6br. Will update.
3/4 x 6 x 36, 1/2 x 6 x 36, and 1/4 x 4 x 48.
I’m thinking a skeletonized aluminum center with walnut accents.

 

[CStuck]

Update on the claro piece I am working on.

 

[joshb]

Stupendous!!! Beautiful wood! Nice crisp lines! Great work! Where did you get that blank? I think I want one!