My Latest Stock Build

[htechwerks]

I have an LRPV in 22-250 which shoots like a dream but the only disappointment is the synthetic HS stock it came with. Dont get me wrong, the stock is very functional and good quality for a factory stock I guess if youre into synthetics but I have always preferred the lasting beauty of a hardwood stock and being from Canada and the rarity of nice hardwood stocks for Savage, I have decided to make my own from flamed maple and walnut. Hope people will like it.

Build time 50hrs.
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planks planed and ready for laminating
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cant have too many clamps
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rough milling the barrel channel
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Laminated the grip and forend sections


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Fun begins with Rasp and Chisel

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installing the cheek riser block

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Triple pillar bedded and the milled recess for the action bolts ( dont want to use washer LOL)

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Profiling the buttstock

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Adjuster thumbwheel slot completed.

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carved for right handed shooting. It's a custom job anyway. - More fun with the rasp

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foreend profiling

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Fixed the crack on the grip area with acraglass.

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Cheek riser install

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Cheek riser a tad too tight

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Sanded with 80 grit[IMG][/IMG]

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finished in tung oil.

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test fitted

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eye sore

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just finished machining and installing sling stud sleeve.

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Stippling done - sore forearms lol

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something about a hand rubbed finish.

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Finally done.
.....Tired but pleased with the result.

[03mossy]

That is absolutely stunning!! Thanks for sharing the detailed pics.

[htechwerks]

Glad you like it. Thanks.

[olddav]

I was hoping you built it with a Dremel. Maybe then I would have a chance to build one to.

[htechwerks]

I dont know with dremel but the first time I made a stock I only used chisels, rasps and a ton of sand paper

[snowgetter1]

Very impressive work!

[kschilling]

Now that is art work!!!!!!!! Awesome Job! Thank you for sharing this project.

Ken

[dougbug]

Pure art. I'm speechless

[D.ID]

I hate wood......love synthetics.......but...um...a................... THERE ARE APPARENTLY EXCEPTIONS.
True Art...........nicely done.

[sharpshooter]

Excellent work....too bad about the knot.

[Rooster 50]

Very nice.........don't worry about the knot. Gives it character.

[Burr]

Love it HTechworks! If you wouldn't mind - any specific tool suggestions?

Looks like you simply are not afraid to start removing some wood! Like the inlay in the grip area, was surprised at the stippling step with it.

[zap]

Excellent work !!!

[htechwerks]

I laminated a thin piece of maple between 2 pieces of walnut-cross grain for rigidity in the grip area. That whole area in the grip is acTually a block of laminated wood. just ground a piece of 6" spiral nail to use for the stipling and dremeled the borders. From experience it is much safer to inlet with chisels but tedious. Putting it on the mill is faster and cleaner but scary because you cant afford to make any mistakes.

[YDKDY]

Gorgeous!

[basshawg42]

That is just beautiful! I wish I had skills like that

[kapac]

Very nice indeed!! Looks like you put a lot of time in that stock.

[htechwerks]

Thanks guys. 50 hours plus another 4 to machine and install the adjustable LOP which is not in the pics.

[missed]

Amazing work!

[ger42]

Excellent work it looks GREAT!

[Spectre236]

The stock is outstanding and the woodworking skill leaves me in awe.

[htechwerks]

Thanks.

[upSLIDEdown]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous.

[curlymaple42]

Oh you and I would get along quite well. LOVE the curly maple!!! The walnut with it is amazing. Very nice!!!!

[htechwerks]

One of my favourite hardwoods but not when it comes to working on. Chips very easily.