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    95silverstallion
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    DIY walnut stock..DIY laminate


    Do you think it would be strong enough if I laminated 1/8" sheets of walnut together to get the desired thickness to build a wood stock? I would figure 2.5" thick is good, so 20-1/8" thick pieces laminated together. I dont have the money for a solid piece but I would rather not use regular Walnut plywood either.

    Thanks,
    Brian

    Sorry if this isnt technically an "aftermarket stock question." I figured this is where it would get the most attention, being stock related.

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    1/8" laminations would be fine, but where do you find 1/8" walnut boards? If you can't afford a solid piece, just use the more common 3/4" boards.
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    Just buy the 3/4" ones and plane them down LOL

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    Mix some maple in with the walnut to cut the cost.
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    thomae
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    Should be strong enough. Usually the glue is stronger than the wood. Make sure your glue is waterproof and check to see what color it is when it dries and how it takes stains and finishes. Should be good to go. If you go with 1/4" thick laminations, your resawing and planing work is cut in half.

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    95silverstallion
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    my intentions was to buy thicker stock then have it sawed down to 1/8" pieces then laminate them together. I thought that might make it stronger. After some research I think I will go with the 3/4" pieces. This way when finished the sides will look like its a solid piece of wood instead of thin laminated pieces.

    Curly Maple is a consideration also.

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    tinkerer
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    I did this with 1" thick cocobolo due to no source thick enough. Used 24 hour 2 part epoxy with weight on it for pressure. Walnut would be easier, its drier.

    My suggestion is to use a odd number of layers so you always have a solid board behind the recoil lug.

    Just an idea.

    Larry
    Tinkerer

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