Do you guys know of any place that a guy can send a hunck of wood and have a stock machined out of it. I have a massive black walnut tree in my yard and the wife says it has to go. Was thinking about maybe having a stock or two carved out of it. Is black walnut a good wood to use for a stock?
Stock makers?
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YoteSmoker
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You could check with Boyd's. I'm not sure if you can send them a blank or not, but they would do a fine job if they are willing to accept yours.
YoteSmoker
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You could also check with Joel Russo. Just do a search. He's set up with CNC programs for various actions. Also, you could check with Richards...they make a "micro fit" stock and may be able to work with you.
Once you cut the tree down and get 2-3 blocks cut big enough to choose anice grain from it would take a minimum of 10 yrs in a very low humidity enviroment to dry down properly, some of the top stock makers will not use blanks aged less than 15 yrs. So unless your a very patient man or have a child that would appreciate a stock cut from your own back yard, it'll be a while. Now I beleive that good walnut for stocks is in fairly high demand you may be able to trade 3-4 good sized blocks for a cured blank with one of the custom stock guy's . Just an idea on some options.
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jmad_81
Call Kevin at Williams Gun Sight in Davison, MI 810 653 2131.
Kevin is their custom stock maker and his work is truly art!
JD338
Call Kevin at Williams Gun Sight in Davison, MI 810 653 2131.
Kevin is their custom stock maker and his work is truly art!
JD338
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There is a great market for Black Walnuts. One crop will pay for many custom stocks with money left over.
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I got ahold of Joel Russo...Very nice guy. Told me that it would take over five years or kiln dring to get that tree usable. He also told me that if there was no sentamental value to the three that I would be better off just buying some wood.
Thanks for the replies. I'm saving all the contact info incase I ever want to put some nicer wood on my 280 AI or 375 R.
Thanks for the replies. I'm saving all the contact info incase I ever want to put some nicer wood on my 280 AI or 375 R.
Guy Miner
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Sounds good. Joel is a great guy to deal with.
American black walnut can make a terrific stock!
American black walnut can make a terrific stock!
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Ridgerunner665
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http://www.first285.com/gunstock/
Brush Creek Rifles...he is good, VERY good.
The phone number on that website is no good anymore though, I don't know what his business number is...all I have is his cell phone number (he is a friend of mine)
Brush Creek Rifles...he is good, VERY good.
The phone number on that website is no good anymore though, I don't know what his business number is...all I have is his cell phone number (he is a friend of mine)
