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.

Oh my... beautiful piece of walnut! Love the way this one is coming together.

Thanks for the tips! Love the way your bench looks, make me feel better about mine.

There's a book in this, you know.

Have to make a disclaimer: There is not a single new idea here...all been dcne before, just sort of a reminder

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!

Yes...photos ae pretty bad,,,. Darn good effort for the time, still a treasure.

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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!

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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

Looks great as usual Duane!

Did that blank come from down under?

Yeah..some Aussie... goes by the name of Roger Vardy

Think I have heard of him.

name does ring a bell...

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.

Most of metal work done, stock hardware installed...ready to sand.

Looking very good Duane!

That is an awesome stock and workmanship! Is the value of a stock blank like that in the $1200 range or more?

I don't think that would far off, but client made medicine directly with Roger

Fine looking rifle.Of all the Wiebe rifles this might be my favourite-especially the shape and size.

Sealer coat with alkenet root.

Beautiful!

Wow! Really darkened up without too much red, I like it!

Greg

oh boy!
I cant wait to see the stock completely finished.

This may end up being my favorite, even without the extended tangs.

All finished up.

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.

Awesome "show-n-tell" Duane!
Thanks a ton from all us hacks,
Zeke

Very nice

Thank you,Created by a craftsman,start to finish. Mr Wiebe's work will be referenced in books for years to come.jc

Beautiful rifle.

What will she weigh with scope and loaded?

24" or 25" barrel?

Classic lines.

Thanks for a sharing a beautiful rifle build and details on some of the steps it took to make it.

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.

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Originally posted by John Chalmers:
Thank you,Created by a craftsman,start to finish. Mr Wiebe's work will be referenced in books for years to come.jc

Agreed.

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.

Beautiful rifle.

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.

Geez, what a classic beauty.

Beautiful rifle and beautiful work.

Congratulations on your new rifle.

Post the first game you take with it.

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All of my .375's but two wear 2.5x8's.

How many .375's do you have?

Russel....very nice!!

Seven... several H&H's, a Ruger, and an RUM.