NorfolkAYA Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all, Just need my stock tidying up on my gun just wondering if anyone has had any stocks done by a gunsmith in norfolk and any recommendations?. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1985 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Where on Norfolk are you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I bet he's near Marham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Philip Webster near attleborough , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkAYA Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Yeah just outside swaffham, yeah I've heard he's pretty tip top just wanted to know who people used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trxnav Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Philip Webster mate can't go wrong good work and very good prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 (edited) sorry ...dont rate webster.....try Richardsons in Halesworth.....open late on a friday night......dont trip over the dogs ! webster is alright on plastic rifles and shotguns..............dont let him anywhere near proper wood Edited January 13, 2015 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich1985 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 a little further up the road is chris tanner, Philip websters old master, chris is one of the most knowledgeable gents I've ever met, Norfolk sporting guns, wymondham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I don't agree, Phil Webster has done some awesome work on the wood of my guns in the past, great guy and very reasonable on his prices - well worth giving him a visit in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Either of the woods, Chris at Ovington near Watton, or Billy in Swaffham. Both Fantastic gunsmiths. Chris Tanner at Norfolk sporting guns in Wymondham in also very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-web Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ditchman I would be very interested to find out the reasoning behind your quote 'don't let him anywhere near proper wood' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 sorry ...dont rate webster.....try Richardsons in Halesworth.....open late on a friday night......dont trip over the dogs ! webster is alright on plastic rifles and shotguns..............dont let him anywhere near proper wood That's a bit harsh .why? Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggs Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 The last job that Phil did for me was to shorten the stock on my Browning Ultra XS Prestige with adjustable comb - the job he did on it bearing in mind the additional work involved (adjustable comb) was not only done for a very good price but I could not tell the difference between the before and after shortening as far we the finish goes - I'm extremely happy with the work that he does as well as the way he treats his customers, a true gent IMHO. I'm working away in the UAE at the moment but if I was at home I'd post up some pics of the work he's done so that you can judge for yourself :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sishyplops Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Ditchman I would be very interested to find out the reasoning behind your quote 'don't let him anywhere near proper wood' Don't worry Philip we all love you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitclays Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 My DT10 is with Chris at Wymondham having repairs to the stock.I will let you know this week how it goes but am not expecting any probs as he knows his trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds chimp Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Philip Webster near attleborough , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentos Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Mr Webster for me, works on all my guns and backs it up with great service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 a little further up the road is chris tanner, Philip websters old master, chris is one of the most knowledgeable gents I've ever met, Norfolk sporting guns, wymondham. +1 Philip Webster mate can't go wrong good work and very good prices +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I had Philip Webster do a repair on my Browning stock a few years ago, frankly it was terrible! I ended up taking his work apart and doing it myself (posted a thread somewhere on here with pictures showing the repair of the repair) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_jay Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Here is the link http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/185960-stock-repair-and-refinish/?hl=fat_jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil-web Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Fat_jay I repair/alter 100 guns a month and although I cannot remember every repair I cannot recall doing the repair you have posted pictures of. Whenever I repair the head of a shotgun stock I pin and glue the break. The picture doesn't show any type of stainless pins that I use. If this is a repair that I did do why would you have not come back to me to speak about the repair??? I carry out repairs for 4 other gunshops in Norfolk as well as three of the largest shooting estates in the country as well as dozens of regular shooting estates. I am a recommended fitter of the isis recoil reducers and repair /alter approx. 1300 guns a year Philip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisAsh Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 There is quite a large difference in a straight repair to a break and how it looks after a full strip down of the stock, resand the whole thing , stain and re-oil so not really like for like andas done by the owner a hell of a price difference i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ditchman I would be very interested to find out the reasoning behind your quote 'don't let him anywhere near proper wood' Philip has asked me to explain myself............... When i made that post it WAS WITHOUT MALICE.......i have spoken to him on a couple of occasions for quotes, for work on my shotguns....he was mid-range in price and at the time i believe he was moving to a bigger workshop and the waiting time for the alt's to my gun would have been 7-8weeks min. I have a friend who i shoot with, and for his carts and his rifle bits and pieces will go nowhere else except Philip webster's Whilst talking to various people Philips name came up as a result of doing a "cast" to a stock, i was told he uses heat lamp to do the work and on this occasion the customer was not happy with the work done........... I have NO personal issue with Philp Webster...i have never used him....and making the post that i did was a result of hearing what had been said by others I hope this clears up the enquiry that Philip Webster has made, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentos Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Wow, that was quite a strong statement to make without the experience to back it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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