My first stock build

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My first stock build

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A friend gave me a piece of walnut so i decided to give it a go. talked to Agingbower who gave me lots of encouragement :D Thanks Mike.
I thought yal might like to see my progress..
First problem i ran into was a nail inside the wood. Was able to cut around it but you can see the black it caused on the forearm. I dont wish nor have the talent to make a show piece here just wanted to do a basic stock fairly close to the factory..so some blemishes and such will be ok with me.
I got past the rail fitting so i think i can breath a little now :D thats a challenge :shock:

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Now its sanding and shaping time..Im thinking about taking the whole middle out of the butt just to lighten it up and give me a hole for my rope :D any ideas or pics of yalls will be appreciated
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Man you got the skills and the tools. Go for it. :D :D :D
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that's looking GOOD!! it will be sharp when its done. :D
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Strum . . .you go dude! The walnut is pretty lite wood. Not so sure I would take too much off the butt . . .it balances the bow once the limbs are out there. Try it out first, see what you think. I like mine as it is . . .good balance and it's about the same weight as the factory stock.
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Off to a nice start Strum!

How do you guys get the 90 deg cut in there for the end of the rail?? Chisel?
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Looks good to me Strum ...send it to me when your done and i can feild test it for ya :wink:
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You've got a great start. I'd also wait on hollowing out the butt. My finished stock weighs only 7 oz. more than the factory stock. Gary
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one shot scott wrote:Off to a nice start Strum!

How do you guys get the 90 deg cut in there for the end of the rail?? Chisel?
i followed Aging's build and used a 1 1/4" forstner bit to start then table saw and then chisel,dremel,sanding block, and a lot of patience..
the other thing since i have it apart was put my trigger unit in the vise (padded) and since Boo had sent some abrasives..
I realy worked on the claws.. got em looking like chrome.
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Looking good so far strum!
The nail and other little nicks and imperfections simply add character to the stock.
Keep us posted on your progress. :)
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onebigskittle wrote:Looks good to me Strum ...send it to me when your done and i can feild test it for ya :wink:
no problem..you not in canada so it should be there in say ....NEVER!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:
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looking good Strum. great job. keep the post update on your progress,can wait to see the finish stock, :D ( crossbow stock not gun stock ) :lol:
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strum, thats gunna be real nice !! you got tha talent, thats for sure :mrgreen:
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Just remember Stanley I can ship it anywhere anytime you want and it will get there. Oh, how old did you say you were??? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Looks good! How many hours do you have in it so far?
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Obh wrote:Looks good! How many hours do you have in it so far?
counting the hours i have laying in bed thinking about how to do what...id say about ten millon so far :lol: :lol:
no realy i dont think i have over 9 or 10 actual hours in it at this point. but its still in the rough so we will see.
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