winnie&bezza Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Very nice! What tools did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I have a few carving tools like draw knifes and gouges but most was done using an angle grinder with a soft pad and the peak (15 pieces laminated) was done on a linisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 Sounds good. Never used angle grinder with pads or a linisher so I'm probably missing out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 You can buy a chain saw blade for a grinder for carving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I didn't know that! Will have to look into it. I quite fancy the arbortech power carver but can't really warrant the money at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 9, 2016 Report Share Posted January 9, 2016 I didn't know that! Will have to look into it. I quite fancy the arbortech power carver but can't really warrant the money at the moment. Loads on eBay and safer than a chain saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Evening all, finally got some done after having hardly any time at all but got the stipling done on stock which I must say wasn't too hard. Used a 4" nail ground with a shallow point and lightly tapped it quite fast all over keeping same force on each tap. Nearly finished the fitting of butt pad and then the big sand ready for oiling which I can't wait for but I'm definitely not gonna rush it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 This is looking soooooo good I am in awe. Keep them coming take a few days off work maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 And I forgot to add that I really am open and would be grateful for any ideas if you can see where I could make it better or if it looks naff in any way! Cheers oowee. Haha I wish I could and I would love to but I'm gonna be limited for a while as working in week then I've got private work on weekends for the next 5 or 6 weeks :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 100% top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Cheers TT but not quite top notch compared to some! Just want to get the thing oiled up and get shooting it now ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teza Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 well done mate I have followed this from the start and it looks very very good (credit to you) atb teza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Cheers Teza and you might be following it for a while longer the length I'm taking haha. It's been enjoyable so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 The only thing it's missing is the debts near the front from leaning on the wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Haha No no no I'm not allowing this to get dents! I'm carrying a cushion with me at all times :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 When do you start taking orders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 Haha I can dream on marksman, people a lot better than me at it. Obviously that would be a dream job, set up at home doing stocks but I think that wouldn't be feasible income wise but maybe if I fancy doing it when I'm older as I'm only 29 then if financially I could do it then I might. I don't know but is it something you can earn a living from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksman1997 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Haha I can dream on marksman, people a lot better than me at it. Obviously that would be a dream job, set up at home doing stocks but I think that wouldn't be feasible income wise but maybe if I fancy doing it when I'm older as I'm only 29 then if financially I could do it then I might. I don't know but is it something you can earn a living from? I got a stock of here: https://www.customstock.co.uk/customshop/ Wanted a thumbhole on my tx200 cost £277 with extras (Rosewood Cap and skip checkering) was the CS800. Really amazing stocks obviously done with machines so hard to compete. Yours isn't far behind considering it was all done by hand! Edited January 29, 2016 by Marksman1997 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Well I don't think I could do them for that price as my labour would be more than that and then price of wood etc. If I had a good 2-3 working days then I'd probably get it ready for oiling. Thanks marksman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) you should be proud of yourself kidda, an excellent looking stock , very well done , oh and leave the bottom of the grip thick, it looks better atb Evo Edited January 29, 2016 by evo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) Cheers Evo,good to have your opinion. I'm trying my best and yes I've decided to leave it thick ha. Atb Also Evo as you have more knowledge in this field, would you know how much a custom handmade stock would cost purely out of interest? Edited January 29, 2016 by winnie&bezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Cheers Evo,good to have your opinion. I'm trying my best and yes I've decided to leave it thick ha. Atb Also Evo as you have more knowledge in this field, would you know how much a custom handmade stock would cost purely out of interest? depending on the quality and with no metal hooks etc they can cost anything from £250 right upto gary cane stuff which is over a £1000, the stock you have made is looking superb mate so much so I might even have a go at making one for my s510 for FT, you certainly want to stick with making them that's for sure as you have shown the patience and also the commitment to do a cracking job,but most importantly you have taken pride in what you have made, well done mate and thanks for sharing also atb Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 depending on the quality and with no metal hooks etc they can cost anything from £250 right upto gary cane stuff which is over a £1000, the stock you have made is looking superb mate so much so I might even have a go at making one for my s510 for FT, you certainly want to stick with making them that's for sure as you have shown the patience and also the commitment to do a cracking job,but most importantly you have taken pride in what you have made, well done mate and thanks for sharing also atb Bob Cheers Evo and yeah the prices are what I thought. Some or most of the cane stuff is brilliant and far from what I could ever do but I presume they use machines. All I can say is do it, it's so satisfying watching it evolve in front of you and just imagine going down to your HFT club and someone saying that's a nice stock where did you get it and you can reply ' I MADE IT' :-) I'll definitely carry on and I've decided to do one for my R10 when I get the time. I've learned from this one and I know I'd do certain things a different way,in a different order and to make it better. Thanks for kind words and I'll keep posting when I do more. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 That is looking very good! I do like the stippling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 well done, coming on well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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