New Wood

[nf1e]

Just had these delivered by UPS a few minutes ago. Looking forward to fitting a couple of rifles and finishing the wood.



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[lyman]

who made those?

[nf1e]

They were a gift and I haven't asked the donor any specifics as yet. You know the thing about looking a gift horse in the mouth.

[lyman]

excellent gift,

have you decided on a finish yet?

[nf1e]

Same thing I have done hundreds of stocks with mix of 50-50 turp and BLO for a few coats then finish with BLO and eventually Bowling Alley Wax. Has worked well for me for over 50 years not. Too old to change paths at this point.

[nf1e]

Slathered on the first coat of 50-50 BLO and odorless paint thinner. Love the instant life that appears. About an hour and I can add the second coat. Whatta Hobby!



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[lyman]

that top one has some nice grain to it

[nf1e]

Thanks. Should be a real eye catcher in a few days. Got all new hardware including NM ferules to go on them as things progress.

[Hal O'Peridol]

Looks really good.

[Major Tom]

Wenig used to make stocks for garands. I don't see that on their website now tho. DGR put one on my garand a few years ago as well as reparking the metal. Great looking garand now!

[tom gray]

Nice looking stocks. I am also curious who made them

[nf1e]

Nice looking stocks. I am also curious who made them

I understand they were on a special order from Boyd's.