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  • just_john
    Chieftain
    • Sep 2012
    • 1565

    #16
    You are a true craftsman - absolutely beautiful! Best guess, how many hours are in this?

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    • BD264
      Bloodstained
      • Jun 2017
      • 80

      #17
      Around 40 so far. Checkering will add in and additional 20 to 22 hours.

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      • LRRPF52
        Super Moderator
        • Sep 2014
        • 8569

        #18
        That is beautiful work.
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        • rabiddawg
          Chieftain
          • Feb 2013
          • 1664

          #19
          I don’t know how I missed this thread until today.

          Thanks for sharing.

          Very nice!
          Knowing everthing isnt as important as knowing where to find it.

          Mark Twain

          http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showt...2-Yd-Whitetail

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          • xlcc
            Warrior
            • Feb 2016
            • 210

            #20
            Beautiful workmanship and you will be proud to pack the family tree!

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            • BD264
              Bloodstained
              • Jun 2017
              • 80

              #21
              So the next step from where I left off was to fill the pores of the wood grain. I wet sanded in more finish 2 times in order to fill the pores. Came out pretty good. Next step is probably the most daunting.

              Checkering. I'm no pro at it, but I've checkered 4 stocks before this. So I'll draw up some patterns to use and I'll be posting pictures of that whole process in the next few weeks. Still gotta get this thing done by January to show my uncle the finished product.

              Attached Files

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              • hikfromstik
                Warrior
                • Oct 2016
                • 190

                #22
                If anyone wants to do a project like this I know of a store that sells mostly muzzle loader and antique guns and wooden blanks to make your own stock . It's a very interesting store . They sell canons and unique antique firearms . http://www.dixiegunworks.com/default...th=764_781_784

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                • wags68
                  Bloodstained
                  • Nov 2017
                  • 42

                  #23
                  Your stock looks absolutely amazing! Really wish I could find something this nice for my bolt action. Thanks for sharing.

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                  • Von Gruff
                    Chieftain
                    • Apr 2012
                    • 1078

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Sticks View Post
                    I would have cried like a little girl when the stock broke. 45 year aged oak. Damn.

                    Von Gruff would be interested in this thread.
                    Yes but I dont know how I missed it as it was posted. There is nothing quite like working through the process of raw wood to finished stock and the pleasure you get from using a self build is very rewarding.
                    I have a new project to start shortly when the barrel arrives with a 1930's rigby styled stock to do in 30-06 but this one os for a friend in the US who I have done a few stocks for before.
                    It is good to see another enthusiast showing the process.
                    http://www.vongruffknives.com/

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                    • BD264
                      Bloodstained
                      • Jun 2017
                      • 80

                      #25
                      So, one of the most agonizing steps in my opinion, is laying out the pattern for checkering. Nothing like spending a bunch of hours making the finish as flawless as possible and then add cut lines to it. Ugh.

                      Anyway, I covered the for end and grip area with blue painters tape and sketched out some 3:1 diamond patterns on them. My grip panel will wrap around the top so everything has to be as near perfectly symmetrical as possible. I forgot to take a picture of that process. I cut out my pattern with an exacto knife, then used my pocket knife to deapen the outlines. Then used my course cut 60deg single cut checkering file to cut out the pattern and master lines. This is what it looks like now.PSX_20171129_154525.jpg

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                      • BD264
                        Bloodstained
                        • Jun 2017
                        • 80

                        #26
                        PSX_20171226_184359.jpg

                        Thought I would update this thread. The grip checkering is done. Still need to work on the forend.

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                        • TropicalVibe
                          Warrior
                          • Mar 2015
                          • 138

                          #27
                          That 6.5G rifle looks amazing! I can only imagine the satisfaction you will receive from using this custom firearm. Great work!

                          Cheers,
                          TV

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                          • Bwild97
                            Warrior
                            • Jan 2015
                            • 217

                            #28
                            Absolutely gorgeous BD!!! I really like that pattern.

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                            • just_john
                              Chieftain
                              • Sep 2012
                              • 1565

                              #29
                              It is good to know that there are still a few old-world style craftsmen around. That is beautiful! When it is finished, are you gonna frame it or shoot it? I would inclined to frame it!

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                              • BD264
                                Bloodstained
                                • Jun 2017
                                • 80

                                #30
                                I still have the Tupperware stock, just in case.

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