Found that with checkering it helps to apply finish first and again during the process if wood gets a bit fuzzy or you want more contrast. I also put masking tape on the whole (pre-finished) area and do the lay-out on that, leaving the outline tape in situ. It gives just that little bit more protection against run-overs. A checkering cradle can be made, many ways to do so, but using a mini beanbag made from packing peanuts in a pillowslip works well too. Last tip: if you feel the need to just do an extra line before lunch-smoke-pee-coffee break, stop right there and have your break, it is so easy to screw up your workpiece for no gain in time.
That came out so perfect. Osage orange is a great wood. My dad found a dead one on his property and refuses to let me touch it because he likes how the log looks 🤦♂️ And I prefer the voice over, I enjoy hearing the individual steps and process
Here I am in Australia, staying at home due to the virus. I love your work, your love of the craft and appreciation of the tools and materials shows. Your grand dad would be pleased. Thank you.
Nice job. Thanks for sharing the work with us and caring enough about your grandfather's shotguns to keep them looking and working great. He would be very proud of you, I'm sure.
Good job. I have a 1947 Stevens 124C 12 gauge that was made with a plastic stock. It will be my first project and I hope it turns out as good as this one you just did. Cheers.
Amazing work and what a great job!!! I loved seeing a chunk of wood being turned into a beautful stock on a classic 16g shotgun!!! Thank you for taking the time to show us the process, I certainly appreciate it, as I'm sure did the rest of the viewers. :)
What a fantastic craftsman!!! I admire your ability and your technique. I was a toolmaker for 50+ years and could work too 0.00015” all day long! Wood working I couldn’t create a book case and come out square within a 1/4”!!!! You’re theee man my friend. Thanks for such an interesting video! Now a new subscriber!!!
Stocking a gun is incredibly difficult. Most people have no clue how many hours are invested. I’m a stock maker. I along with other stock makers charge a lot to do this. You have done well, but there’s still a lot to learn. Any uneven pressure on the stock where it mates with the action will eventually split or chip off a piece under recoil forces. That part has to be perfect. Also, Osage is incredibly hard, stick with American or English walnut. Well done for only your second attempt. Very impressed.
Steve Ledbetter thanks for the comment and I really appreciate the feedback especially coming from a stock maker. I’m not sure what prompted me to go with the Osage, I think it’s was the uniqueness factor. You’re right about walnut it’s so much more enjoyable to work with. After building two of these I have a tremendous amount of respect for the skill required to do it right. I’m far from that point. Thanks again for the tips!
It's helpful to draw a center line all the way around with pencil and maintain it until close to the final shape. Also, I have many home made long step drills, holes can easily wander off center when using several different individual bits. Checkering is much more challenging than most people think. One other thing..I use lipstick to spot metal to wood.
Dude you did a fantastic job, being that it was Your grandfathers makes it all the better!, That weapon should always stay in your family, Cause now it means twice as much as whoever Gets it later in life.. Once again great job
great work, i like the fact that are thinking of you grandpa, i;m a grandfather and just started my oldest in shooting safely he is10 years old and super exited
I have an older Savage 12 gauge that my father passed down to me. It’s very similar to the Ithaca one you just created. Mine has a decent sized pressure crack on the neck. Man I wish I could send it to you to make a new one. 🤠
We have Steven American short gun very old model but fantastic. Unfortunately it's butt stock broken my brother made it by hand around 40 years ago. That time we don't have electricity and don't have any mechin. He made really nice. Your one is too nice. Thanks for uploading this video. Bye
Awesome work! I have an ancient 16 gauge single shot that was my grandfathers who was killed when I was 2... He already had made a replacement butt stock but it's pretty rough, so I'd like to make a new one... Can't find a replacement, no markings on the gun at all! But I do have a nice block of black walnut to use! You have inspired me to give it a try! THANKS!
Heck, if you can make a stock from a blank, you will have no trouble making yourself a checkering cradle. And don't worry about a custom stock stock being asymetrical. A factory stock will try to be neutral, to try and fit the greatest number of people. A custom stock only has to fit one person.
hello andy and all the people watching im a 14 yr old boy from denmark who watches all your vids and i have been woodworking myself since i was 8 and your one of my biggest inspirements to do woodworking alltho im far from as good as you i would say myself that im pretty good and one of my biggest dreams is to send you some pics of some my stuff so i ask with much kindness if all you other viwers out there an help me get andy to notice this comment so that just maybe i can get to show him some of my stuff please
yo le estoy haciendo cambio a mi stevens cl 20 y utilizo una madera de caoba muy bella y aromatica ademas el beteado es hermoso me gusta mucho ver tus videos he aprendido mucho .gracias te veo desde oaxaca mexico saludos ANDY RAWLS
Wish i could do this. I can do alot but i havent ever done woodwork yet. I have a 1942 side by side double barrel shotgun made in germany.. a war gun and its in beautiful shape but the stock is cracked where the safety is and runs down to the checkering but stops. Im going to try and repair it with glue and drill the end of the crack so it stops cracking at least. Hope this works.. because the gun is fireable but i dont want to shoot it yet with a cracked stock
Wow! what a beautiful job you did on your grandfathers rifle and so nice that you have them now. Love watching you doing all that wonderful detailing on the end.
Nice job on both guns. You could dig that epoxy out and do a hard wood repair that would be less noticable. It's actually kind of fun matching the grains and shapes. I did a couple on a 150 yr old musket I restored. The first one came out ok, by the time I got to the last one it was undetectable. I watched a furniture guy here on UA-cam do it.
Hello Sir, Thank you for your posting. I found it very interesting. I'm hoping to soon complete a gunstock for the iconic 1980's air rifle, the Weirhaurch HW80K. With great respect to Weirhaurch, I found their stock quite uninspiring and lacklustre and not worthy of such a great break barrel that was and still is a market leader. So, if I thought the above, what was I going to do about it and could I improve it? With great respect and humbleness, I'm educated to secondary school standard, there on in, the book of life! I wanted my gunstock to be exciting, dynamic, exhilarating, unique, etc . As much as possible, it had to be made with hand tools only. The only power tool I used, with no option, was the router, for the drop in action. Watching you, Sir, was great, as I used many of the same tools you did, with the same mindset. I don't have a workshop, just my kitchen. I'm probably a fortnight off finishing, as I broke off for Christmas. I'm really pleased with how my project has gone and your film was very inspiring. Thank you.
I have recently been blessed with the opportunity to refresh a family heirloom weapon for the great grandson of a family friend.! And these videos bring back memories of that process thank you for sharing
I know I'm too this a bit late but I'm interested in knowing how well this stock held up to use. Did you use it? Do you hunt with it? Anything odd about the wood after storage?
Once again Andy you have done a great job on the stock sections. Using the lathe to drill is brilliant my friend. Having a gun that fits well makes all the difference hitting a target quickly. More greatness from a master woodworker here this day ! Great post fella !
Wow this is really impressive. I have carved my own stock for a gun very similar to this, but I don’t have the leath, planes, checkering tools or any of that. So I drilled the hole freehand/drill press (it took multiple tries) and carved it all with chisels and a file I bought... my transition to the gun isn’t as good as yours nor the overall neatness. But I think I have done pretty good for what I had to work with.
hell yeah. if i were you i'd probably start out with something like a pipe tho, usually softer wood that you can work on with chisels, knifes and sandpaper.
Nice work! I also build custom furniture and after watching your previous shotgun stock video I decided to make a new one for my old Mossberg 500 out of a nicely figured piece of walnut scrap I had.
Man, you're just cool!!! and your shotgun is the best shotgun in the world!I myself once made a butt for a self-loading shotgun, although I only had a hand drill.I really liked how well and consistently you did it!
Very unique choice of wood. I’ve never seen Osage used for a gun stock. One of a kind. Nice work. You have a great gift for woodworking.
Every tool needs a good handle. You did a real fine job on this one. I don’t know why anyone would not want your voice over. Thanks.
Excellent work. So right about edges and crisp transitions. Like how you did the comb
Looks good, I have always liked hedge wood. It is so distinctive, the only wood that is almost pencil yellow when fresh cut.
Looks great. The walnut... Man... most beautiful wood in the world. Great job on both. Black epoxy covered the mistake nicely.
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Found that with checkering it helps to apply finish first and again during the process if wood gets a bit fuzzy or you want more contrast. I also put masking tape on the whole (pre-finished) area and do the lay-out on that, leaving the outline tape in situ. It gives just that little bit more protection against run-overs. A checkering cradle can be made, many ways to do so, but using a mini beanbag made from packing peanuts in a pillowslip works well too. Last tip: if you feel the need to just do an extra line before lunch-smoke-pee-coffee break, stop right there and have your break, it is so easy to screw up your workpiece for no gain in time.
So beautiful. It's a forever gun now. Again, I want to see it in a few years when it gets its color.
That came out so perfect. Osage orange is a great wood. My dad found a dead one on his property and refuses to let me touch it because he likes how the log looks 🤦♂️
And I prefer the voice over, I enjoy hearing the individual steps and process
Checkering turned out awesome.
Here I am in Australia, staying at home due to the virus. I love your work, your love of the craft and appreciation of the tools and materials shows. Your grand dad would be pleased. Thank you.
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This helped a ton about to do the same to a shotgun. Commentary was excellent and precise. Video was to the point and clear
Nice job. Thanks for sharing the work with us and caring enough about your grandfather's shotguns to keep them looking and working great. He would be very proud of you, I'm sure.
Good job. I have a 1947 Stevens 124C 12 gauge that was made with a plastic stock. It will be my first project and I hope it turns out as good as this one you just did. Cheers.
Amazing work and what a great job!!! I loved seeing a chunk of wood being turned into a beautful stock on a classic 16g shotgun!!! Thank you for taking the time to show us the process, I certainly appreciate it, as I'm sure did the rest of the viewers. :)
I don't know about voice over for others but I like it I learn more
"I'm not great at it but i'm getting better at it"
I like that.. and nice work
What a fantastic craftsman!!! I admire your ability and your technique. I was a toolmaker for 50+ years and could work too 0.00015” all day long!
Wood working I couldn’t create a book case and come out square within a 1/4”!!!! You’re theee man my friend. Thanks for such an interesting video! Now a new subscriber!!!
Stocking a gun is incredibly difficult. Most people have no clue how many hours are invested. I’m a stock maker. I along with other stock makers charge a lot to do this. You have done well, but there’s still a lot to learn. Any uneven pressure on the stock where it mates with the action will eventually split or chip off a piece under recoil forces. That part has to be perfect. Also, Osage is incredibly hard, stick with American or English walnut. Well done for only your second attempt. Very impressed.
Steve Ledbetter thanks for the comment and I really appreciate the feedback especially coming from a stock maker. I’m not sure what prompted me to go with the Osage, I think it’s was the uniqueness factor. You’re right about walnut it’s so much more enjoyable to work with. After building two of these I have a tremendous amount of respect for the skill required to do it right. I’m far from that point. Thanks again for the tips!
Stellar checkering job for a first try.
The comb flute is probably one of the most difficult parts to get right. Wouldn’t seem like it would be; but it is
It's helpful to draw a center line all the way around with pencil and maintain it until close to the final shape. Also, I have many home made long step drills, holes can easily wander off center when using several different individual bits. Checkering is much more challenging than most people think. One other thing..I use lipstick to spot metal to wood.
Grandad would be soooo proud of you !
Absolutely stunning craftsmanship
You enjoyed this job. More than just a work but this is a art.
You did an awesome job and made grandad proud
Dude you did a fantastic job, being that it was Your grandfathers makes it all the better!, That weapon should always stay in your family, Cause now it means twice as much as whoever Gets it later in life.. Once again great job
Good job. What a great way to preserve your grandfather’s shotgun.
Great choice of wood, it looks great.
Great video. Thanks for posting it.
great work, i like the fact that are thinking of you grandpa, i;m a grandfather and just started my oldest in shooting safely he is10 years old and super exited
Osage very hard wood -you did well on that and its kinda britle as well -good work !!!
I have an older Savage 12 gauge that my father passed down to me. It’s very similar to the Ithaca one you just created. Mine has a decent sized pressure crack on the neck. Man I wish I could send it to you to make a new one. 🤠
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We have Steven American short gun very old model but fantastic. Unfortunately it's butt stock broken my brother made it by hand around 40 years ago. That time we don't have electricity and don't have any mechin. He made really nice. Your one is too nice. Thanks for uploading this video. Bye
Awesome work! I have an ancient 16 gauge single shot that was my grandfathers who was killed when I was 2... He already had made a replacement butt stock but it's pretty rough, so I'd like to make a new one... Can't find a replacement, no markings on the gun at all! But I do have a nice block of black walnut to use! You have inspired me to give it a try! THANKS!
of course the Osage will brown up as it oxidizes which is nice.
great wood carving job
Both wonderfully done 16 gauge isn't very popular here but in some countries they're more popular than 12 gauge
I’ve subscribed to many channels on UA-cam, but you, Andy.. Your channel is the first one I’ve ever hit the bell on for notifications.
love Ithaca 37's. probably my next big purchase
That was some nice work there. The Walnut one was my favorite - as I love working with dark walnut. Nice job man.
but walnut is very expensive
Heck, if you can make a stock from a blank, you will have no trouble making yourself a checkering cradle. And don't worry about a custom stock stock being asymetrical. A factory stock will try to be neutral, to try and fit the greatest number of people. A custom stock only has to fit one person.
Andy i love your channel
hello andy and all the people watching im a 14 yr old boy from denmark who watches all your vids and i have been woodworking myself since i was 8 and your one of my biggest inspirements to do woodworking alltho im far from as good as you i would say myself that im pretty good and one of my biggest dreams is to send you some pics of some my stuff so i ask with much kindness if all you other viwers out there an help me get andy to notice this comment so that just maybe i can get to show him some of my stuff please
Awesome video as usual. Love watching you shape stuff with hand tools.
yo le estoy haciendo cambio a mi stevens cl 20 y utilizo una madera de caoba muy bella y aromatica ademas el beteado es hermoso me gusta mucho ver tus videos he aprendido mucho .gracias te veo desde oaxaca mexico saludos ANDY RAWLS
Loving the voice overs
Excellent job ! Congratulations.
10:03 i was working once and i dropped my chisle on the concrete floor. Dented it so bad, it was like someone folded the blade over.
what is the name of the tiny tool you used to engrave the pattern on the stock? amazon vs. can i find I'm in Turkey. excellent workmanship 👏🏻
Nicely done!
Awesome craftsmanship! Do you feel like doing another? Thanks
I like the voice overs please keep it up.
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Great job bro. Congrats.
Wish i could do this. I can do alot but i havent ever done woodwork yet. I have a 1942 side by side double barrel shotgun made in germany.. a war gun and its in beautiful shape but the stock is cracked where the safety is and runs down to the checkering but stops. Im going to try and repair it with glue and drill the end of the crack so it stops cracking at least.
Hope this works.. because the gun is fireable but i dont want to shoot it yet with a cracked stock
Wow! what a beautiful job you did on your grandfathers rifle and so nice that you have them now. Love watching you doing all that wonderful detailing on the end.
You need to take those out to demolition ranch!!!
A true artist
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Nice job on both guns. You could dig that epoxy out and do a hard wood repair that would be less noticable. It's actually kind of fun matching the grains and shapes. I did a couple on a 150 yr old musket I restored. The first one came out ok, by the time I got to the last one it was undetectable. I watched a furniture guy here on UA-cam do it.
personally I find the wood color too light for my liking but your work on that piece was great brother
Hello Sir,
Thank you for your posting. I found it very interesting. I'm hoping to soon complete a gunstock for the iconic 1980's air rifle, the Weirhaurch HW80K.
With great respect to Weirhaurch, I found their stock quite uninspiring and lacklustre and not worthy of such a great break barrel that was and still is a market leader.
So, if I thought the above, what was I going to do about it and could I improve it? With great respect and humbleness, I'm educated to secondary school standard, there on in, the book of life!
I wanted my gunstock to be exciting, dynamic, exhilarating, unique, etc . As much as possible, it had to be made with hand tools only. The only power tool I used, with no option, was the router, for the drop in action.
Watching you, Sir, was great, as I used many of the same tools you did, with the same mindset. I don't have a workshop, just my kitchen.
I'm probably a fortnight off finishing, as I broke off for Christmas. I'm really pleased with how my project has gone and your film was very inspiring.
Thank you.
Really enjoy these shaping videos, and great story behind it. The piece turned out awesome!
Can you make a pneumatic rifle wooden support tutorial such as Jack cricket, let us learn to learn
I freaking love this series. Osage is probably my favorite wood. I’m sure you are excited to experience the color aging over time.
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Yessir bro love your videos man!! They are always helpful!
Beaver Boi I am super active on youtube!
Very nice .. loved the video and the shotgun ..
I have recently been blessed with the opportunity to refresh a family heirloom weapon for the great grandson of a family friend.! And these videos bring back memories of that process thank you for sharing
Very good brother 👏👏
I know I'm too this a bit late but I'm interested in knowing how well this stock held up to use. Did you use it? Do you hunt with it? Anything odd about the wood after storage?
Very good video, thanks.
You are brilliant andy
Good job AR!!!
Did the osage change the point of balance on the gun? Checkering was fantastic.
Marshall Murrell Osage has a density of 48lbs/cubic foot where as walnut is only 40 so yes but it probably isn’t noticeable
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Beautiful work, he is very good at his job
Once again Andy you have done a great job on the stock sections. Using the lathe to drill is brilliant my friend. Having a gun that fits well makes all the difference hitting a target quickly. More greatness from a master woodworker here this day ! Great post fella !
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The colours on both the shotguns are so amazing! Looks awesome
Amigo me gusto su trabajo que madera uso usted para esta culata de escopeta
Wow this is really impressive. I have carved my own stock for a gun very similar to this, but I don’t have the leath, planes, checkering tools or any of that. So I drilled the hole freehand/drill press (it took multiple tries) and carved it all with chisels and a file I bought... my transition to the gun isn’t as good as yours nor the overall neatness. But I think I have done pretty good for what I had to work with.
Good Job. Thank you. Cheers
I’m soooooo jealous of your workshop
The Osage Stock and Pump is Beautiful‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸
Thats a great job .
Turned out great!! Osage looks the same as mulberry
Fantastic job on a true labor of love.
Would you suggest a project like this for a person who whats to get into wood working that doesn't have a lot of fancy tools?
hell yeah. if i were you i'd probably start out with something like a pipe tho, usually softer wood that you can work on with chisels, knifes and sandpaper.
Good job, congratulations !
Beautiful work, great video.Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful work! Enjoyed the voiceover!
Very nice, thanks for sharing.
Nice work
Nice work! I also build custom furniture and after watching your previous shotgun stock video I decided to make a new one for my old Mossberg 500 out of a nicely figured piece of walnut scrap I had.
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Love to see the checkering
Man, you're just cool!!! and your shotgun is the best shotgun in the world!I myself once made a butt for a self-loading shotgun, although I only had a hand drill.I really liked how well and consistently you did it!
Great job man 🇪🇬🇺🇸🌹👍
You don't get more OCD than that. Great craftsmanship!
That turned out great !!!