Bluehighways
New member
Hi all, I am interested in carving my own stock for a project rifle of mine. I am a professional machinist and prior to that I was a cabinetmaker. Carving, however is one area of craft that I have never explored.
I think I can reasonably follow an outlined figure, removing only what's necessary from the blank. Inletting won't be a problem; I don't see how it can be any more technical than hand fitting dovetails or mortise and tenon joints.
I am wondering if anyone here has carved their own stocks before. If you have, please share any tips, processes, notes, or follys you encountered/discovered during carving.
Anything information or experiences would help. As it is, I can't seem to find any instruction on the internet, and money is REALLY tight right now so I can't go and buy books. Thanks.
I think I can reasonably follow an outlined figure, removing only what's necessary from the blank. Inletting won't be a problem; I don't see how it can be any more technical than hand fitting dovetails or mortise and tenon joints.
I am wondering if anyone here has carved their own stocks before. If you have, please share any tips, processes, notes, or follys you encountered/discovered during carving.
Anything information or experiences would help. As it is, I can't seem to find any instruction on the internet, and money is REALLY tight right now so I can't go and buy books. Thanks.