Do it yourself Stock making thread

[joshb]

Oh ok Thanks- I messed up my glue joint, how much I don’t know. That shoulda been about as simple as it gets. Anyway devconned the pin in last nite so I’ll check in a little bit.

It’s okay! I know you’re an electrician trying to become a wood worker. You should see some of my electrical projects! Anyway, don’t fret! We’re here to help!

 

[joshb]

A day of sanding, cutting the bolt slot and this one is ready for Preacher’s oil. I’m giving this to a friend, then I start on mine.

 

[hoz53]

It’s okay! I know you’re an electrician trying to become a wood worker. You should see some of my electrical projects! Anyway, don’t fret! We’re here to help!

Ha yes you’re right- I’m better at putting 2x4s together. Will keep trying on these stocks. Nice job on that one up there. I need to order some arrow. Thanks

 

[jpmimproved]

More progress on the stock. Not much on the dog, she still won’t hunt.

 

[hoz53]

More progress on the stock. Not much on the dog, she still won’t hunt.

looks like ur getting there/ dont let dog use it 4 a bone

 

[joshb]

More progress on the stock. Not much on the dog, she still won’t hunt.

Looking good so far!

 

[jpmimproved]

looks like ur getting there/ dont let dog use it 4 a bone

At 10 years old, most of the chew is out of her. Brittanys got more energy than sense it seems like, although that may be more owner than dog, but she is finally slowed a bit with her age.

 

[hoz53]

At 10 years old, most of the chew is out of her. Brittanys got more energy than sense it seems like, although that may be more owner than dog, but she is finally slowed a bit with her age.

ok

 

[Bc'z]

A day of sanding, cutting the bolt slot and this one is ready for Preacher’s oil. I’m giving this to a friend, then I start on mine.View attachment 1213910View attachment 1213911

What does your blank look like?

 

[hoz53]

Looking good so far!

I bet you’ll be making that hackberry model before to long !!! U do a great job on those palm swell areas for just using a sanding drum on the drill. Those are a lot of work doing it that way, I know. Ive got a new sanding drum tool. Ill include more info soon.

 

[joshb]

What does your blank look like?

Walnut. It might have a little nicer grain structure than this one. Nothing really fantastic. Just a board out of the pile. I start to feel a little guilty about saving the better blank for myself, but then I remember that I gave away the last 5 stocks I’ve made. I’ll do this one then tackle a few repairs guys have sent me. I have a stock here with the butt so far off center, I think the guy made it during cocktail hours!

 

[joshb]

Sanded to 600. First coat of oil.

 

[joshb]

Sanded to 600. First coat of oil.

I bet you’ll be making that hackberry model before to long !!! U do a great job on those palm swell areas for just using a sanding drum on the drill. Those are a lot of work doing it that way, I know. Ive got a new sanding drum tool. Ill include more info soon.

I need to take a look at that Hackberry. I put it on the pile for a rainy day.
On the palm swell: I’ve used a gouge, grinder and drum sander and the duplicator. I think using the gouge was the most pleasant and it only took an hour.

 

[hoz53]

Sanded to 600. First coat of oil.

I need to take a look at that Hackberry. I put it on the pile for a rainy day.
On the palm swell: I’ve used a gouge, grinder and drum sander and the duplicator. I think using the gouge was the most pleasant and it only took an hour

Sounds good on the one you’re working on. I got a new drum sander that ought to make things better. Ill look into the gouge. Thanks

 

[joshb]

Sounds good on the one you’re working on. I got a new drum sander that ought to make things better. Ill look into the gouge. Thanks

Ok! If you want to try the gouge, let me know and I’ll track down the one I used. I think it’s Swiss made and I got it from Woodcraft. It’s Very sharp and cuts like butter.

 

[hoz53]

Ok! If you want to try the gouge, let me know and I’ll track down the one I used. I think it’s Swiss made and I got it from Woodcraft. It’s Very sharp and cuts like butter.

Ok thanks

 

[joshb]

Ok thanks

I bought three different sizes. I found out you only need one. Watch out! These things are razor sharp!

 

[Papa Charlie]

I bought three different sizes. I found out you only need one. Watch out! These things are razor sharp!

Do you use the #7 primarily?

 

[joshb]

Do you use the #7 primarily?

Yup! I just went down and dug it out. The #7L 10. The other one I might have used is the #7 14, but it has less of a bend. Ok for the flatter curves.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Yup! I just went down and dug it out. The #7L 10. The other one I might have used is the #7 14, but it has less of a bend. Ok for the flatter curves.

Thanks Josh!