Do it yourself Stock making thread

[dryhumor]

There’s definitely some experimentation involved with dyes. And note taking… I think I varied my process at least 8-9 times, over 12-15 pieces of scrap. I had two choices that I would have chosen between, then I varied one last time and got it. I decided to apply cherry amber by hand wearing a nitrile glove, over a wetted wood, then golden walnut immediately after that. I also cut my 1:1 mix to 1:1 again, with just adding distilled water to the pre mix water and dye.

 

[Bc'z]

There’s definitely some experimentation involved with dyes. And note taking… I think I varied my process at least 8-9 times, over 12-15 pieces of scrap. I had two choices that I would have chosen between, then I varied one last time and got it. I decided to apply cherry amber by hand wearing a nitrile glove, over a wetted wood, then golden walnut immediately after that. I also cut my 1:1 mix to 1:1 again, with just adding distilled water to the pre mix water and dye.

Stock is looking great!!
You obviously have figured out how to manipulate the dyes with dilution ratios and packing colors to achieve the desired effect.
Can't wait to see it finished!

 

[Sniperhandle]

Come on, Josh's Stock thread is almost to 100 pages, Could be a record!

Lot's of
great info here!

 

[dryhumor]

Stock is looking great!!
You obviously have figured out how to manipulate the dyes with dilution ratios and packing colors to achieve the desired effect.
Can't wait to see it finished!

I figured out that dipping my fingers into the dye mix allowed more control without overlap or application lines. While it’s wet you’ve got better blending I guess is the way to describe it.

Gotta move somewhat quickly to get a decent idea of what it looks like. When it’s drying or dry, it’s very hard to judge. That first coat of oil brought out what I was hoping for.

 

[Bc'z]

After a coat has dried you can wype it with naptha to see if things are going in the direction you want

 

[Seagull]

BCz No wonder speedy says your the only fella to send stuff to for painting. You do outstanding work and supply great models aswell.

 

[Seagull]

Latest stock I've just put the 1 piece vblock trigger guard in . Just need to machine up and clean were excess epoxy is left. R plus the blue chucks wipe that stuck to the bottom were it was cover the vice but got stuck. Then out the door it goes . I'm.not finishing this 1 off completely as the new owner wants to do his own thing to it .

 

[dryhumor]

Just about there…

 

[dryhumor]

 

[Seagull]

 

[Seagull]

Another 1 inletted and bedding block inserted. Just need to wait for epoxy to set . Finish sanding then I will have 3 stocks ready for carbon fibre up the barrel channels. Then into paint for 1 stock and the other 2 will be off to there new owners to finish off themselves .

 

[NTB]

I’m trying my hand at making a stock via the process laid out in this excellent thread. I glued up a blank and am making slow but steady process.

One question that I don’t believe has been answered is what are people using to finish now that Arrow oil has been discontinued? Is there a 2nd best option?

 

[dryhumor]

I’m trying my hand at making a stock via the process laid out in this excellent thread. I glued up a blank and am making slow but steady process.

One question that I don’t believe has been answered is what are people using to finish now that Arrow oil has been discontinued? Is there a 2nd best option?

On mine, I’m using refined linseed oil. I would have used Arrow wood oil… I considered Tru oil. I looked at Lin Speed oil. But having used linseed oil on various projects through the years I went that route. Between the two, I chose the refined version over the boiled version of linseed oil.

Drying Oils - Gamblin Artists Colors

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Hobby lobby stores carry it in the paint section.

Right now I’m going to just use that. I may or may not add a hard finish. Or a wax finish. Still researching some of that.

I’m in the process of hand rubbing at this point after two polishing of 1500 grit; one with oil and one dry.

 

[Walt Krafft]

I have been using Gun Savr Pro Custom Oil from Brownells.

 

[Walt Krafft]

I am building a new FTR rifle. Had a really nice stick of walnut. Darrel Landolt carved it for me using a modified McGee prone stock pattern. Sent it to Brett Bc'z for finishing. Here is a teaser photo.

 

[Seagull]

With finishing a stick there so many ways to go . We do everything thing from oil to way out graphics and automotive 2 pac clear finish . If I had a chance off not doing the finishing work and BCz was a bit closer I would be sending them all to him . Easier for me be able to get more stock work completed.

 

[Bc'z]

 

[joshb]

That is one gorgeous piece of wood!

 

[Bc'z]

That is one gorgeous piece of wood!

Yessir it is, definitely exhibition grade

 

[joshb]

If I ever find a piece like that, I WILL send it to you! Oil wouldn’t let it pop like that.