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Stock blank for the 404 Jeffery project

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12 June 2003, 10:11
<Rusty>
Stock blank for the 404 Jeffery project
Here is a blank that I got from Robert at
WATTS WALNUT
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My wife is wondering why I'm pointing a stock blank at the compter screen with a Cape Buffalo on it? [Eek!] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
12 June 2003, 10:14
alvinmack
Rusty, if you dont mind me asking. Give me a ballpark figure of what you had to give for that Blank?
12 June 2003, 10:35
HunterJim
Rusty,

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

thanks...jim
12 June 2003, 10:42
500grains
I love the way the grain is straight in the grip, but has lots of burl and tiger stripe in the butt.
12 June 2003, 11:42
D Humbarger
DITTO on the grain flow. Its as perfect as you could expect.
12 June 2003, 12:35
<Rusty>
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 ]
12 June 2003, 13:58
Cold Bore
$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.
12 June 2003, 14:03
Customstox
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.
12 June 2003, 14:27
<Pfeifer>
Rusty,
Congrats on that piece of walnut! Certainly got a nice piece for a "friendly" price. Is that Claro, Am Black or ?

Jeff P
12 June 2003, 15:59
N E 450 No2
Rusty
That is a nice piece of wood for BOLT RIFLE TRASH. [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
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 ]
12 June 2003, 19:01
Robgunbuilder
Rusty- for $200 that is a very nice piece of wood. Excellent!-Rob
13 June 2003, 02:15
fla3006
Super stock blank, even better buy!