Some of these methods may be helpful. I'll not bore you with a lot of text. These straight edges and "Interrupted straight edge" are made of wood so they hold inletting black, Prussian Blue. Whatever your fancy. High spots are easily seen.
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Oh my... beautiful piece of walnut! Love the way this one is coming together.
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling
I just re-read Alvin Linden's stock making pamphlet included in the Samworth firearms design series, published circa 1958.
It includes several full-sized, dimensioned stock drawings. They are folded up inside the jacket of the pamphlet. I'm not sure if many, or any, stock makers use such drawings anymore.
He wrote with a folksy, self-deprecating prose. Old-fashioned, even corny, but very amusing, and also very informative.
The pamphlet would have been a lot better with photos like yours, Duane!
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
Posts: 13818 | Location: New England | Registered: 06 June 2003
Originally posted by Duane Wiebe (CG&R): Have to make a disclaimer: There is not a single new idea here...all been dcne before, just sort of a reminder
Just because there are darn few "new" ideas in the universe doesn't preclude the admiration of a masterfully executed use of the old.
Thank you for the pics!
Doug Wilhelmi NRA Life Member
Posts: 7503 | Location: Texas Hill Country | Registered: 15 October 2013
Originally posted by BaxterB: There's a book in this, you know.
Indeed there is Baxter; In fact there are a number of books. A serious student will seek to gain all the information he can , books tapes, verbal...yes..even AR forums Good reminder!
Sorry Baxter...someone pointed out you said "in" instead of "on" ..appreciate the thought, but I'll pass on that
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In a PM, I was asked where to get that little "green guide" for checking radius at rear of grip. That's just a "Berol Rapid Design" template for ellipse. I just cut off the part I could use.
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I have a two piece blank somewhat very close to looking like that. Love the finished stock with alkenet root...wish you had a natural finish of the same wood to compare the two finishes, alkenet to the clear finish.
Thanks for taking the time for pictures, always enjoy when you take time to show how you do it. Like you said, there is a lot of information out there and for me I can learn more from one picture then reading a chapter in a book.
_____________________ Steve Traxson
Posts: 1641 | Location: Green Country Oklahoma | Registered: 03 August 2007
Too bad the client chose to overwhelm the rifle with a totally unnecessary monster scope, when a fixed power 4X is all he could possibly need. The rifle itself is a work of art worthy of MOMA.
I am proud to say this is my rifle and I am very happy with the end result. Duane was a pleasure to work with and a true professional, even when I had a couple of changes mid-project. The results speak for themselves...
The scope is a Zeiss Duralyt 2.5x8. All of my .375's but two wear 2.5x8's. The odd ducks wear 1.75x6"s and one a 3x9. My experience is that with a good quality variable scope you can hunt the world with the different flavors of .375... my absolute favorite caliber.
Thanks Duane. It was a pleasure.
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling
Nice - really like the color of that stick. If it were mine I would pick up another set of Talley rings and add a second scope. When your 2000 miles from home it's nice insurance. Plus, it gives you many options for the flexibility that the 375hh offers. A couple options come to mind.....a light low profile Leupold 1.5-5x for tracking buffalo or one of those fancy flash dot reticles for the leopard blind.
On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died.
If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling
