That's my brother's work.^^ Beautiful work Brett!
Myrtle is very nice. Redwood is too soft and has a very open grain. Mesquite can make for gorgeous stocks, but it is expensive and pure hell on tools. There is a lot of sand embedded in the wood, and a lot of voids and imperfections. Rosewood is pretty, but heavy and often oily and difficult to finish. Careful with tropical hardwoods, as sawdust from those can be irritating or toxic, but you probably already know that. I've seen some nice stocks made from locust and olive, but I don't know anything about their stability. If you can find actual European walnut, it has a completely different character from black walnut or most California walnut. Personally, I'm not a fan of maple for riflestocks, except on muzzleloaders. Mechanically, it's great wood, I just don't care for the look of it. Too Weatherby.
I used Keda wood dye. You mix powder with water and alcohol. First I did in black to show curl, then i sanded it down to bare wood and the black stayed in the soft maple. Then I stained blue and clearcoted. MattMy brother in law is going to take the time to teach me products and procedures to create these finishes.
It's not automotive finishes as I'm accustomed to, but I'm a super quick study.
A lil more eye candy.
Before 4 coat adaline die process.
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After clear and polish
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Looking forward to being able to provide this coating for you guys
I used Keda wood dye. You mix powder with water and alcohol. First I did in black to show curl, then i sanded it down to bare wood and the black stayed in the soft maple. Then I stained blue and clearcoted. Matt
@Twdmar if you get to Fargo there is a place across the river in Dilworth called Valley Hardwoods. I know a couple guys that talk about all the options they have there. Might be worth a look if you're still not sure what to use?
That’s purty!Here's my personal favorite - Walnut and Purpleheart laminated!
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Steve McGee
Nice stocks! Beautiful wood.Another one (bottom one) from the coffee table. Laminated with maple.
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It really knocked your eyes out with a finish on it!