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Well, I seem to always find a way to get in over my head on a project... but thats why they are projects right?
A friend gave me an old J Stevens 20 Gauge Single Shot with a beat up stock and lightly pitted action. Action has been stripped, cleaned, dressed up and is at the point where I like it (I dont want this guy looking NEW). Anyways, the stock was cracked in various places so I went for a replacement found on Wisner's. I expected the stock to need a bit of sanding to fit up nice, and then start staining...
except...
There is a whole bunch of extra stock on the stock...probably 3/16 in some areas adjacent to metal. Crap... looks like this is going to be a bit more work.
So, my question... What is the best tool to use for final shaping a walnut stock? In my past, I have done a good amount of work with composites, so shaping foam is fairly easy for me... but this is walnut. My gut says that the best way to taper in the wood is to outline the fitup... then use a draw knife to taper it down... and a final sanding.
Does this sound about right?
Thanks!
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A friend gave me an old J Stevens 20 Gauge Single Shot with a beat up stock and lightly pitted action. Action has been stripped, cleaned, dressed up and is at the point where I like it (I dont want this guy looking NEW). Anyways, the stock was cracked in various places so I went for a replacement found on Wisner's. I expected the stock to need a bit of sanding to fit up nice, and then start staining...
except...
There is a whole bunch of extra stock on the stock...probably 3/16 in some areas adjacent to metal. Crap... looks like this is going to be a bit more work.
So, my question... What is the best tool to use for final shaping a walnut stock? In my past, I have done a good amount of work with composites, so shaping foam is fairly easy for me... but this is walnut. My gut says that the best way to taper in the wood is to outline the fitup... then use a draw knife to taper it down... and a final sanding.
Does this sound about right?
Thanks!
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