Laminate Stock Dilemma

[Nodak7mm]

I am in process of a build,just got my call from BAT) and intend on using a laminate stock in the MBR Tooley profile. My dilemma is I would like to experiment with stains & clears to obtain the color tones I want prior to making my final selection.

I have called Rutland, they said call Boyds. The person at Boyds I was directed to will not return my phone calls. From some of the stock makers I talk to there is seldom any scraps left over and I have searched the web endlessy. I can find plenty of turning blanks or grip blanks in the desired colors, but only in "Dymonwood" and not "Stratabond". Talking with Bill Shehane, no way can I make LG weight with a dymonwood stock, too dense. But I am wondering if I obtain dymonwood and find the colortone, how much different it would be from stratabond, due to the density difference in the layup.

I am looking any suggestions, pointers, hints, etc... I am looking to use either a Brown/Black layup or a Red/Black layup.

Thanks..

Rod

 

[Joe7]

Try the forum at www.rimfirecentral.com for help. There is a sub-forum that deals with stock building. They do a lot of coloring and modification of stocks. They're very helpful.

 

[Nodak7mm]

Thanks Joe,

Been there and talked with a few. Like I said the hardest thing is to get some scraps or smaller pieces of Stratabond... But definatly thanks for your input. And yep those guys know how to do up a stock... Wow!!

Rod

 

[Nodak7mm]

Son of a Bisquit. I was just on the Wenig stock site for the 10th time looking again at the colors chart and guess what? I noted in the fine print that I can buy a small blank for $18.50, Schwing, problem solved. Thanks for reading..

Rod

 

[Nodak7mm]

Back to Square 1. Just called Wenig and the only mini blanks they have are in the brown color. So If any one knows where I can get a scrap of Red/Black Stratabond, please advise.

Thanks for looking..

Rod

 

[tpbscha]

Try contacting Joel Russo @ 717-805-0940. He makes some beautiful stocks and may have some scraps.

 

[Nodak7mm]

Thanks tpbscha,

info is appreciated.

Rod