Do it yourself Stock making thread

[hoz53]

Thank you .

I've started on another one

I started on another to. Mines plywood though

 

[joshb]

Another new guy here. I just want to share the stock I made. It was a cheap piece of black walnut with fairly straight grain, so I could learn how. Here is what it looks like currently, I am still waiting on a barrel so the barrel channel is not finalized. Then I will finish sanding and clear coat. I think I did well enough to purchase a nicer more figured blank.

If you care to see a few more photos and read a bit about what I did (https://cstucktroutbum.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2018/07/23/Custom-Walnut-Rifle-Stock) I am new to the forum so take it easy

You did a fantastic job! Good going! What’s your background? You certainly know how to use your tools. The design I use covers the magazine. I’ve suggested a fore arm design like yours to guys that want to do a single shot. Anyway, yours looks great!

 

[mrbill2]

Very nice work. I think your on your way. Thanks for the pictures !!!

 

[CStuck]

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You did a fantastic job! Good going! What’s your background? You certainly know how to use your tools. The design I use covers the magazine. I’ve suggested a fore arm design like yours to guys that want to do a single shot. Anyway, yours looks great!

Thank you for the kind words

I'd say more a jack of many trades. I learned from my father, an electrician and general fix it kind of man. My step father a blacksmith & fabricator who could turn steel into amazing things. My uncle, a carpentor who I've been hanging out with more recently. I like your design too, it certainly has cool factor to it.

I am making some progress on the newest one.

 

[hoz53]

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Thank you for the kind words

I'd say more a jack of many trades. I learned from my father, an electrician and general fix it kind of man. My step father a blacksmith & fabricator who could turn steel into amazing things. My uncle, a carpentor who I've been hanging out with more recently. I like your design too, it certainly has cool factor to it.

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Did you make that bow on the wall after I made the first one and got the general idea I want to try different designs. I look at different stocks and think about how I would approach making it.

 

[CStuck]

Did you make that bow on the wall after I made the first one and got the general idea I want to try different designs. I look at different stocks and think about how I would approach making it.

I did not make that exact bow, but I did may a unique copy of that style of recurve, and gave it to my buddy as a Christmas present. I bought that one you see in the background to use as a template.

If you have any questions or want some measurements on my stock design, I'd be happy to help

 

[hoz53]

I did not make that exact bow, but I did may a unique copy of that style of recurve, and gave it to my buddy as a Christmas present. I bought that one you see in the background to use as a template.

If you have any questions or want some measurements on my stock design, I'd be happy to help

thank you for the offer i appreciate it. the same goes for you, if i can help you some way let me know.

 

[Bully]

So, a bad thing happened to me yesterday...

I was going thru a bunch of stuff to give and/or throw away. I found a bunch of scrap wood. Most of it would be good for pens or plain grips for a 1911. 2x2' by a couple of feet long. However I also came across a piece of walnut; It came from a salvage pile at a local yard. Must have been a bar top or countertop. It is biscuit joined but only for 3/4" on one side. It's 2" thick. Pretty plain. But, it is big enough to make a stock out of.
I'm going to glue some 3/4" maple on the sides and try my hand at making my own stock. Should be a good winter project. I have a spare action that I haven't found a use for and this could be the stock for it.
I have a lathe but that's really it as far as tools. I am blessed enough to have some friends with both tools and friends with skill sets beyond myself. SOOOO, this could be bad. It could also be really, really cool.

 

[hoz53]

So, a bad thing happened to me yesterday...

I was going thru a bunch of stuff to give and/or throw away. I found a bunch of scrap wood. Most of it would be good for pens or plain grips for a 1911. 2x2' by a couple of feet long. However I also came across a piece of walnut; It came from a salvage pile at a local yard. Must have been a bar top or countertop. It is biscuit joined but only for 3/4" on one side. It's 2" thick. Pretty plain. But, it is big enough to make a stock out of.
I'm going to glue some 3/4" maple on the sides and try my hand at making my own stock. Should be a good winter project. I have a spare action that I haven't found a use for and this could be the stock for it.
I have a lathe but that's really it as far as tools. I am blessed enough to have some friends with both tools and friends with skill sets beyond myself. SOOOO, this could be bad. It could also be really, really cool.

Good for you— have at it—

 

[Bully]

So, I have the piece of walnut.
My plan is this:
Square the wood up as best I can.
Mark center and with whatever method I can come up with, run my primary inlet. I will also drill holes for the action and potentially cut the slot for my trigger. Essentially do all I can on the square-ish hunk of wood. Once all that is done, I'll cut the outline. Does that sound right? Any better way of doing it? I'm all ears.

What router bit should I use? It looks as though 1" is pretty common. Should I look for a 1.125" or even 1.250"? I assume that if I go with the 1", I can always move it an 1/8'' on either side to get me close on the action.

Thanks for any help.

 

[joshb]

Hi! Good to see you going for it!
Square up your blank, yes. I find it easier to drill my action screw holes before I cut my action and barrel channel. Cutting the channel removes my center line.
You won’t find a bit that’s the exact radius of the action. One of these days, I’m going to have a custom one made. I use 1” and 1 1/4” core box bits from Eagle America and use my guides to set the final width of my cut. After your action channel is cut, change bits and cut for your trigger. Read thru my thread for more guidance. Use the “nice square sides” of your blank to cut as much as you can.

 

[Bully]

Hi! Good to see you going for it!
Square up your blank, yes. I find it easier to drill my action screw holes before I cut my action and barrel channel. Cutting the channel removes my center line.
You won’t find a bit that’s the exact radius of the action. One of these days, I’m going to have a custom one made. I use 1” and 1 1/4” core box bits from Eagle America and use my guides to set the final width of my cut. After your action channel is cut, change bits and cut for your trigger. Read thru my thread for more guidance. Use the “nice square sides” of your blank to cut as much as you can.

Awesome. Thank you. I’m not much of a woodworker but given that I found this floating around I figured I would give it a whirl. If I screw the pooch, it’ll only cost me $30.

 

[joshb]

Take it slow and you’ll be fine! If you have ANY questions, post them here or send me a PM. I spend a couple hours here, every day. There’s nothing good on TV!

 

[Bully]

Tha

Take it slow and you’ll be fine! If you have ANY questions, post them here or send me a PM. I spend a couple hours here, every day. There’s nothing good on TV!

Thank you. Will do.

 

[hoz53]

So, I have the piece of walnut.
My plan is this:
Square the wood up as best I can.
Mark center and with whatever method I can come up with, run my primary inlet. I will also drill holes for the action and potentially cut the slot for my trigger. Essentially do all I can on the square-ish hunk of wood. Once all that is done, I'll cut the outline. Does that sound right? Any better way of doing it? I'm all ears.

What router bit should I use? It looks as though 1" is pretty common. Should I look for a 1.125" or even 1.250"? I assume that if I go with the 1", I can always move it an 1/8'' on either side to get me close on the action.

Thanks for any help.

this thread Josh created answers all the questions in your post. it depends on the equipment you will use how best to procede. i square out the forend because it works best in the mill i use. the jig josh uses prob better to leave the blank full size. whatever you do dont scrap it fix it and finish it up— youll be glad you did

 

[Bully]

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this thread Josh created answers all the questions in your post. it depends on the equipment you will use how best to procede. i square out the forend because it works best in the mill i use. the jig josh uses prob better to leave the blank full size. whatever you do dont scrap it fix it and finish it up— youll be glad you did

Hey Hoz.
No plans to scrap it. I fully intend to give it hell. Thanks for the tip. I will re-visit the thread before I start.

 

[joshb]

I used the tools I had on hand. Maybe when I grow up, I’ll buy a mill. I went for the duplicator, first. I kinda got used to the system I started with. I’ve gone back to inletting my action and barrel in the jigs with the straight edges. I use the duplicator to speed up the shaping of the butt. Any process you come up with to get the job done is fine! Heck, I cut my first mag well and palm areas with chisels and gouges.

 

[hoz53]

I used the tools I had on hand. Maybe when I grow up, I’ll buy a mill. I went for the duplicator, first. I kinda got used to the system I started with. I’ve gone back to inletting my action and barrel in the jigs with the straight edges. I use the duplicator to speed up the shaping of the butt. Any process you come up with to get the job done is fine! Heck, I cut my first mag well and palm areas with chisels and gouges.

if you’re cutting a tapered barrel channel it would be easier to use your jigs IMO. I might make some just for that.

 

[joshb]

if you’re cutting a tapered barrel channel it would be easier to use your jigs IMO. I might make some just for that.

......and, if you lower the front of your forend in the jig, you can taper the depth at the same time!

 

[Bully]

@hoz53 and @joshb I know Doan Trevor inlets with hand tools. I spoke to him just a week or so ago and he mentioned that he does all inlets and barrel channels with chisels and hammers. Seems to work well for him.