Here is a blank that I got from Robert at
WATTS WALNUT



My wife is wondering why I'm pointing a stock blank at the compter screen with a Cape Buffalo on it?

Rusty, if you dont mind me asking. Give me a ballpark figure of what you had to give for that Blank?

Rusty,

What "flavor" of walnut is that, and what is it graded?

thanks...jim

I love the way the grain is straight in the grip, but has lots of burl and tiger stripe in the butt.

DITTO on the grain flow. Its as perfect as you could expect.

Alvin, $200 plus $15 shipping.
HunterJim is American Walnut. I'm not sure how Robert at Watts graded it. To say the least I think I am going to be happy with it. Going to check with John Ricks tomorrow before the final OK.
Humbarger, wish we could hoist a pint and a low flyer to celebrate!

Rusty
We band of brothers!

[ 06-12-2003, 03:39: Message edited by: Rusty ]

$200? I'd say you got a rather good buy on a beautiful piece of wood. I'm sure it will only look better when finished. Are you going to post pics when it's completed? I'd love to see how it turns out.

Rusty, you are going to enjoy that. It has so much more life and vitality to it than synthetics. You may have a to take a bit more care with it but it will be worth it.

Wait until your wife finds you with 4 or 5 blanks lined up by the TV and she notices that you are not watching the screen. You are on your way to becoming a certified wood junky.

Rusty,
Congrats on that piece of walnut! Certainly got a nice piece for a "friendly" price. Is that Claro, Am Black or ?

Jeff P

Rusty
That is a nice piece of wood for BOLT RIFLE TRASH.
Save the left over pieces for pistol grips,knife handles, book ends etc.

[ 06-12-2003, 07:00: Message edited by: N E 450 No2 ]

Rusty- for $200 that is a very nice piece of wood. Excellent!-Rob

Super stock blank, even better buy!