DIY stock

[Islandboy]

I love building stuff, so I got to thinking about building my own wood stock. I'm planning on building an F-class rifle in the next year or so with a Savage/Stevens action. I think if I use an aluminum bedding block the stock would be easier to make. Ive got a good amount of black walnut laying around i think would laminate up into a nice stock blank. Any thoughts about my plans? Anyone ever done this?

 

[Nodak7mm]

Here is a thread where one guy did the exact thing you aspire to do:
http://forum.accurateshooter.com/index.php?topic=3778453.0

 

[Outrider27]

Sounds like a really worthwhile adventure. I doubt that I will ever tackle making a stock from scratch like that, but just to learn something about it I bought a book on the subject last week, and it has proven to be a real education. "Professional Stockmaking" by David L. Westbrook from Wolf Publishing (publishers of "Rifle" and "Handloader" magazines). Worth the cost of admission.

 

[Islandboy]

Wow! Great threat. Thanks for that link to that thread. I searched the sight for "DIY stock" but didn't come up with too many results. That's an interesting looking book Outrider.

 

[katokoch]

The first laminate blank I made was with black walnut and carbon fiber.

As long as the lumber is cured and stable... go for it! Feel free to shoot me a PM if you want tips on laminating.