casts_by_fly Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hi All, I have a SxS that needs a new butt stock. I thought I could manage with what I had, but the process of gluing it back together didn't go so well and the wood/metal fit isn't what I'd hope. So it looks like I am going to have to restock it. The gun isn't worth enough to have my local smith do it as the price of the stock would be far more than the gun. What I'm looking for is a hobbiest gunstock maker that is looking for a project. Or, someone who could do the inletting and rough shaping and I'll do the final shape, sand, and finish. Worst case scenario I'll get a lesser priced blank and try to whittle one out myself. On that note, anyone know where I could get some walnut blanks? In the US it is easy. Not so much here. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB916 Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Try a chap going by the name StraightShooter on here. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 John Boddy's do walnut blanks http://www.john-boddy-timber.ltd.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift4me Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Wish I could help. I've stocked many rifles and a half dozen or so shotguns, and yes, it is far easier to find blanks, especially in California. In the US it is also easy to find people to do a semi-inlet job for you to finish, or even a reproduction of your stock. If it is a boxlock, the job is easier than a sidelock, but still no cake walk. There must be someone with a duplicating machine, and the above referenced mill should have a chunk of wood. If you're trying to do it cheaply.... good luck. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Stock Services 1 Warren Cottages Anningsley Pk Chertsey KT16 0QU They have profiling lathes to copy existing stocks etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted November 26, 2009 Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hi I have 2 gun stock blanks here in Walnut, what dimentions are you after. Marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted November 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi Guys, I don't know that duplicating would do it. The current stock was broken into 4-5 pieces and glued back together. Plus, I don't want the same shape. It is currently a thin, straight stock with a very narrow comb. I'd like a pistol or POW grip with minimal drop. I have a semiauto that I wouldn't mind a stock copy from. In terms of dimensions, I'm after about a 14" LOP, maybe a little more, minimal drop/high comb, pistol or POW grip. Color or grade of wood isn't important. It probably won't match the forend anyway. Thanks, Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooting charley Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi mate I know a stock maker that lives near me here in Somerset his name is Dennis Stepney here is his telephone number 07831617335 he can do almost anything with wood he is definitely worth a try. Hope this helps shooting charley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hi This is one of the blanks I have, originaly cut from a large board for an Air Rifle stock etc. Just offered up my browning to it and is more than big enough for stock and possibly 2 x forends, dimentions are Thickness - 2 inches Total length - 40 inches Width - 7.5 inches at widest part, tapers down to 2.75 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
here iam Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Find straight shooter on here he will sort you out highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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