Videos tagged with Stock Shaping

This guide details the process of designing and hand-shaping a custom stock for a Longthorne trigger plate shotgun, focusing on creating a traditional, fast-handling game gun. It covers initial blank preparation, rough shaping with power tools, detailed refinement with hand tools, and final adjustments for production. The process emphasizes ergonomic considerations and the collaboration between manufacturer and shooter for optimal performance.

This video demonstrates the critical initial steps in crafting a firearm stock, specifically a Fantail Fowler. Lead Firearms Instructor Mark Novak details the process of truing and laying out a large walnut stock blank. Key techniques include establishing a perfectly flat and perpendicular reference surface using planing, marking high spots, and carefully scribing lines for barrel and component placement. The instructor emphasizes the importance of pre-planning the entire build, as the barrel and lock dictate the stock's final dimensions and shape.

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to reshape a factory rifle stock for a more personalized fit. This expert guide covers initial measurements, using specialized rasps like Nicholson #49 and #50, and precise tools like Starrett calipers to achieve a slimmer forend, refined pistol grip, and blended receiver area. The process aims to improve handling and aesthetics, referencing classic custom rifle designs.

Larry Potterfield, an expert from MidwayUSA, provides a detailed guide on how to reshape the butt area of a rifle stock using basic hand tools. This process involves carefully cutting grooves, blending surfaces with files, and marking guidelines to achieve a customized and refined stock profile. The instruction emphasizes precision and the correct use of tools for a professional finish.