1949 M70 Stock project finished..... ( pic heavy)

[pre6422hornet]

Well I finished the checkering this morning with a few coats of Tru oil cut 50% with Mineral spirits.

Yes there are some mistakes that you can probably pick out of the pictures, but it was a learning process. By the last forearm panel I was moving along pretty well.

All inletted by hand, glassbedded, finished, and checkered with ZERO power tools.

The day I started.





glass bedded




cutting the checkering



complete and back together









Can't wait to scratch it

 

[DrMike]

Pat, that is some beautiful. Great craftsmanship. It has to be gratifying for you to hold it and admire the work. Thanks for posting. I have a chunk of English walnut that has to be turned into a stock. Don't suppose... Nah, there's a border between us.

 

[sask boy]

That is a beautiful piece my friend! I would never have the patients to do that. Good job and thank you for the photos.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[truck driver]

Ooooooo pass the droil rag my key board is shorting out. Beautiful very Beautiful.

 

[6mm Remington]

Wow that is both beautiful and functional.

 

[truck driver]

Oh yeah I forgot to tell you that rifle was made for me in the year I was born so you can send it home now that you finished playing with it. :wink: :roll: :lol:

 

[ScreaminEagle]

Beautiful! A lot of patience and hard work paid off nicely.

 

[cloverleaf]

Really beautiful work Pat. Such a fitting piece of artistry for a classic rifle. CL

 

[longwinters]

Very very nice. That rifle is something you'll have lots of memories of.

Long

 

[JD338]

Pat,

That turned out great. Beautiful work buddy!

JD338

 

[Vince]

WOW!!!

I wish I could do that. Your skill and artistry is amazing.

 

[Guy Miner]

Really nice!

David, is that the sort of look you're seeking with your wish-list Model 70?

I can completely understand!

 

[Hegland]

Outstanding work, all the way through! Thanks for posting up the pictures.

 

[SJB358]

BEAUTIFUL! Just awesome Pat.. Stand by for orders!

 

[pre6422hornet]

Thanks guys for the encouragement. I have three more I'm working on ( all mine), and if they come together as this one did, i may have to start a side business. It really is nice to put the kiddos to bed and sit down for an hour at night and work at them. Only down side is it takes me a long time to get one done.

Dr Mike that is one thing i would live to do someday, but i would need a few more tools for that.

 

[DrMike]

Pat,

The craftsman doesn't do his work in a hurry; he takes the time necessary to do the job right. That is why a good craftsman is worth the price paid to secure his work. Again, you have every right to be proud of that work--it is attractive, representing great care and attention to detail.

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

Great job Pat it sure looks like a NIB Winchester and a very rewarding experience for sure! Not many older rifles like that one it's condition, for sure a sweet looking rifle !