Dr.Hess Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 There was an article in Shotgun News, back before they changed the name and had 2 gunsmiths writing columns, that covered the whole thing, starting from a blank and ending with finish. I think it was from the guy in Missouri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Carving from scratch is more than lots of work. A love of the game is truly required. My 1956 duplicator still stays pretty active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Nice machine. I'd sure like to have one someday. A love for the game is something that I have. Besides I was taught in order to use power tools you must learn to do things by hand first. Don't get me wrong I do have a full shop with power tools that I could very easily use to turn out a stock. I just don't want to. I want stick to my discipline and learn the old ways that aren't taught anymore. I'm in no hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Oh, I hear you. I carved many by hand before acquiring the duplicator. It came from the Herters cusom shop auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 That duplicator is made from Unobtainium. I think that today, it would be easier, probably cheaper, to get a CNC mil and make stocks that way. A 3D scanner to scan the action, then some CAD work and you could make a pretty good stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 A stock making (and just general drilling) tip I read in SGN years ago was to mount a pointy object in the drill vise directly underneath the drill bit (down) so that they touch point to point. Then put the point at the bottom of your stock where you want the hole to come out, like for the receiver screws, drill bit at the top where you want the hole to start, and you will have your hole perfect, coming out the bottom exactly where you wanted it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 It's really not that difficult. Somewhat time consuming....yes. This is about ½ of what i turned this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Those look great. Are you in the stock duplication business? I don't think anyone is really doing that right now, so you could virtually corner the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 25 years ago, I had to re-learn motor skills and started carving stocks by hand. It morphed into this obsession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Those are very nice stocks. How long does one take you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 It's chews up a whole day for a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 What is the most interesting stock that you have made so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Not sure what you mean by interesting but this iinterests me. It quartersawn sycamore that finished at 1lb 11½oz. I hope to have this rifle done before this fall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Hess Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 I didn't know you could make stocks out of sycamore. That stuff grows like weeds here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 I didn't either but I like to think outside the box. I hardened it on the surface with cyanoacrylate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted February 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 That is exactly what I mean. Exotic woods is what I should've said. You figured out what I meant. THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL STOCK!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 I have really been inspired by the way this thread has evolved. From a simple question to a whole new topic but is still relevant to the original question. So today I have started making my stock makers cradle from scrap wood that I have laying around. I'll post pictures of it a little later I have a meeting with my sons teacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 2/28/2023 at 10:31 AM, inthe10ring said: I didn't either but I like to think outside the box. I hardened it on the surface with cyanoacrylate Which form of the cyanoacrylate did you use and how did you apply it to the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthe10ring Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 28 minutes ago, Jeremy said: Which form of the cyanoacrylate did you use and how did you apply it to the wood? Loctite professional. Rubbed on with gloved fingers. If you try it, be sure to use a respirator mask. It's fumes are highly toxic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 Gotcha. I don't plan on doing that but is good to know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Being myself I took a look at my current situation as it pertains to materials and tools on hand to complete a stock from nothing more than a bare bones blank and I have decided to wait until I get some of the tools that I don't have to make it right. I don't want to put the cart before the horse. There are some chisels, gouges and rasps that I don't have that will make life easier I forgot to mention a band saw too. It's best that I wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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