moxy 617 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 As some of you may remember Craig restored an old shotgun he had been given which he named "Joe" http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/293377-a-restoration-to-remember/ Unfortunately the repair to the fore end of the stock didn't hold up so I offered to see what I could do. Most of the cutting had to be done by hand and by eye and its fingers crossed as to whether it will be a snug fit or fits at all Problem being I only have the stock and the shotgun is with Craig in jersey. I opted to just replace the grip rather than carving a full new stock and there will be a few mods to be done by Craig when he receives it back. My first attempt was carved from a lump of ash but turned out to be a little too springy on the thin sides, which I wasn't confident with so I chose a nice piece of Yew. Its a fairly dense wood and easy to work with as well as having some good features and grain. The colour is a little two tone but not bad for a repair with whats kicking around the man cave. Craig, I hope it fits and thank you for the goody box Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 And yes, I know I didn't turn the plugs to follow the grain Quote Link to post
Craig Fosse 286 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) That looks bloody awesome mate, I look forward to the review of the goody box Edited November 22, 2013 by Craig Fosse 1 Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 That looks bloody awesome mate, I look forward to the review of the goody box Quote Link to post
Buster321c 1,010 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 NIce going mucka Top job helping out 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,830 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice one moxy its good when the lads help each other now i know where to send my stocks when eny thing happens to them atvbmac :thumbs: PS tell them you need a like button 1 Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice one moxy its good when the lads help each other now i know where to send my stocks when eny thing happens to them atvbmac :thumbs: PS tell them you need a like button Thanks lads, I just hope it fits. And mac :whistling: Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,830 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 . :thumbs: Quote Link to post
Craig Fosse 286 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'm sure it will fit mate, I will let you all know when it's down! I got some new cartridges I wanna out through so I'm dying to get it out! Quote Link to post
Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice work moxy. top guy 1 Quote Link to post
Buster321c 1,010 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice work moxy. top guy Ye , your the best Quote Link to post
moxy 617 Posted November 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice work moxy. top guy Ye , your the best Cheers skot. Buster. Are you flirting with me Quote Link to post
Buster321c 1,010 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nice work moxy. top guy Ye , your the best Cheers skot. Buster. Are you flirting with me I dont have to , your ass belongs to me Quote Link to post
Daz39 962 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 What a talented man! Well done sir. 1 Quote Link to post
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 ..........You are a dark horse Moxy, quite a craftsman.............Kitchen table could do with a rub down though. 1 Quote Link to post
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