Do it yourself Stock making thread

[Hunting 2019]

That's turning out nice joshb,beautiful figured wood also. Looking forward to it's completion!

 

[joshb]

Thanks. I’m playing around with different design elements. I used a 1” radius bit on the bottom of the forend and a 25 degree chamfer on the top. It feels like a beaver tail grip on a shotgun.

 

[joshb]

Final cuts done. Sanded to 600. Where’s my 800 and 1000?

 

[Papa Charlie]

Final cuts done. Sanded to 600. Where’s my 800 and 1000?View attachment 1275946View attachment 1275947

Looking good.

What is the purpose of the cutout in the cheek rest? Is there more shaping yet to be done?

 

[joshb]

Looking good.

What is the purpose of the cutout in the cheek rest? Is there more shaping yet to be done?

That’s a slot for the rear of the bolt. That or cut the whole cheek piece back 3/4”. I still have to sand the inside.

 

[joshb]

First coat of Arrowood! I didn’t like some of the last cuts I made so I added some Ebony up top. Sanded everything to 800 grit and gave it a heavy soaking with oil. The grain flip-flops a lot. I like this Mahogany.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Mahogany is a beautiful wood. Depending on the grain structure can almost have a pearl like appearance from different angles. Definitely give is a lot of depth.

 

[joshb]

Mahogany is a beautiful wood. Depending on the grain structure can almost have a pearl like appearance from different angles. Definitely give is a lot of depth.

Yup. Even with the first coat of oil, I’m seeing it. I’ve had this hunk of wood in my shop for 3 years waiting for me to get to it. I have enough to do another one. So many projects, so little time!
I didn’t send this one to Bc’z . I think all the curves and dips would drive him crazy. I don’t need a Museum piece!

 

[Papa Charlie]

I think linseed oil can produce some beautiful stocks and it is durable.

While Bc'z produces some amazing finishes and I would love to own one. I would be afraid to use it for fear of damaging it somehow.

That modeling in that Mahogany would make some pretty grips for my 1911. But mine is a carry piece. It is fitted with the stock plastic grips because it get banged around in daily life and to keep it as thin as possible.

 

[joshb]

I think linseed oil can produce some beautiful stocks and it is durable.

While Bc'z produces some amazing finishes and I would love to own one. I would be afraid to use it for fear of damaging it somehow.

That modeling in that Mahogany would make some pretty grips for my 1911. But mine is a carry piece. It is fitted with the stock plastic grips because it get banged around in daily life and to keep it as thin as possible.

I have some extra cut offs that would be perfect for that!!! I’d be glad to send them to ya!

 

[Papa Charlie]

I have some extra cut offs that would be perfect for that!!! I’d be glad to send them to ya!

Josh, that would be very nice, thank you. I will PM my information.

 

[joshb]

11 coats of oil so far. It’s starting to shine. Waiting on a trigger.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Beautiful job, love that grain.

 

[hoz53]

11 coats of oil so far. It’s starting to shine. Waiting on a trigger.View attachment 1278996View attachment 1278997

thats some fabulous looking wood

 

[joshb]

Yeah, I love this stuff. I have enough to do another stock. I can’t decide what kind to do with it! A friend gave me this hunk. I have to find out where he bought it!

 

[joshb]

13 coats and it has a nice gloss. One more and it’s ready for Hardware. My trigger arrived!

 

[Bc'z]

Beautiful stock, it's been fun watching it come to life. Cant wait to see it all put together.

 

[joshb]

Thanks, guys! I show them to my wife and she just rolls her eyes! On most of my stocks, I epoxy a 3/8” threaded rod thru the grip to just below the action channel. Then I cover it with a Liberty silver quarter.
Final bedding:

 

[Bc'z]

Thanks, guys! I show them to my wife and she just rolls her eyes! On most of my stocks, I epoxy a 3/8” threaded rod thru the grip to just below the action channel. Then I cover it with a Liberty silver quarter.
Final bedding:View attachment 1279606

That's sexy!!
I really like the matt black where you have it taped off.

 

[joshb]

That's sexy!!
I really like the matt black where you have it taped off.

.???? You mean the Ebony or the rubber mat?