gun stock making

[the big chief 3,099]

hi lads have any of you lot ever had a go at making ya own riffle stock i am just about to start one and was looking for a little help along the way i have some shity wood what i am going to practice with before i buy my laminate blank but this is a 1st for me and don't realy no how to start it .

[pianoman 3,589]

The very best of luck with your endeavour gaffer! There's a few lads here have made their own stocks successfully.

 

Pianoman

[davyt63 1,845]

hi gaffer

this may help you along your way http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/165310-diy-custom-stocks/

[the big chief 3,099]

cheers lads

[jjbull 38]

try this, the bloke has some skills and patience

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?151557-Building-a-custom-gun-stock.

[the big chief 3,099]

try this, the bloke has some skills and patience

http://www.britishbl...stom-gun-stock.

i have been watching this bloke do this stock its going to look top when its done

[jjbull 38]

got to agree think hes got some serious skills considering hes never done one before

[Wxm 1,638]

try this, the bloke has some skills and patience

http://www.britishbl...stom-gun-stock.

 

owwwwww my jaw is sore as its been on the floor looking at them pics that is gob smacking that :yes: that man has some skill :toast:

[risingfriend 1,042]

try this, the bloke has some skills and patience

http://www.britishbl...stom-gun-stock.

 

owwwwww my jaw is sore as its been on the floor looking at them pics that is gob smacking that :yes: that man has some skill :toast:

 

i will second that, thats some fine artistic and patient work. it would be nice to have the time though not that i could do that standard of work. think i will watch this till its fininshed because its stunning work.

[Woodworm1972 24]

hi lads have any of you lot ever had a go at making ya own riffle stock i am just about to start one and was looking for a little help along the way i have some shity wood what i am going to practice with before i buy my laminate blank but this is a 1st for me and don't realy no how to start it .

 

A good choice of wood is the first thing, is it going to lightweight or hunky walnut bells and whistles?

 

Beech is a nice light wood and takes a stain too, that can give you a multitude of finishes to choose from.

 

Have exactly what you want in a stock planned before making a single cut!

 

There's nothing worse than getting half way though and finding out you need to now make a jig to hold your custom shaped stock because you forgot to drill the holes for some attachment that has to be perfectly aligned.

 

One majorly important thing is to get the cutting out for your gun mechanism absolutely spot on! Can't stress this enough

 

"Measure twice cut once"

 

Having very level surfaces and plenty of clamps to keep things still is a must, all tools sharp and in good working order.

 

Once you've got all this you can get things moving.

 

Keep it square all the time put your angles and fancy stuff in towards the end.

 

Regards

 

Chris

 

[the big chief 3,099]

hi lads have any of you lot ever had a go at making ya own riffle stock i am just about to start one and was looking for a little help along the way i have some shity wood what i am going to practice with before i buy my laminate blank but this is a 1st for me and don't realy no how to start it .

 

A good choice of wood is the first thing, is it going to lightweight or hunky walnut bells and whistles?

 

Beech is a nice light wood and takes a stain too, that can give you a multitude of finishes to choose from.

 

Have exactly what you want in a stock planned before making a single cut!

 

There's nothing worse than getting half way though and finding out you need to now make a jig to hold your custom shaped stock because you forgot to drill the holes for some attachment that has to be perfectly aligned.

 

One majorly important thing is to get the cutting out for your gun mechanism absolutely spot on! Can't stress this enough

 

"Measure twice cut once"

 

Having very level surfaces and plenty of clamps to keep things still is a must, all tools sharp and in good working order.

 

Once you've got all this you can get things moving.

 

Keep it square all the time put your angles and fancy stuff in towards the end.

 

Regards

 

Chris

that my man is what i am planing with the stock just like that or simler the wood i intend to use is laminate its cheep pluss it has a cracking patter when its sanded and shaped

[Wxm 1,638]

if you had someone make you a stock like http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?151557-Building-a-custom-gun-stock./page9 how much do you think it would cost??

[the big chief 3,099]

if you had someone make you a stock like http://www.britishbl...un-stock./page9 how much do you think it would cost??

i would say the £300 to £400 mark at least therse some right work envolved in it

[Woodworm1972 24]

hi lads have any of you lot ever had a go at making ya own riffle stock i am just about to start one and was looking for a little help along the way i have some shity wood what i am going to practice with before i buy my laminate blank but this is a 1st for me and don't realy no how to start it .

 

A good choice of wood is the first thing, is it going to lightweight or hunky walnut bells and whistles?

 

Beech is a nice light wood and takes a stain too, that can give you a multitude of finishes to choose from.

 

Have exactly what you want in a stock planned before making a single cut!

 

There's nothing worse than getting half way though and finding out you need to now make a jig to hold your custom shaped stock because you forgot to drill the holes for some attachment that has to be perfectly aligned.

 

One majorly important thing is to get the cutting out for your gun mechanism absolutely spot on! Can't stress this enough

 

"Measure twice cut once"

 

Having very level surfaces and plenty of clamps to keep things still is a must, all tools sharp and in good working order.

 

Once you've got all this you can get things moving.

 

Keep it square all the time put your angles and fancy stuff in towards the end.

 

Regards

 

Chris

that my man is what i am planing with the stock just like that or simler the wood i intend to use is laminate its cheep pluss it has a cracking patter when its sanded and shaped

 

A laminated multi coloured stock is also on my todo list too :-)

[the big chief 3,099]

i am going to keep my laminate naturel just pleanty of tru oil on it