Videos tagged with Stockmaking

This video details the process of recreating original-style flat-top checkering on a Parker Side-by-Side shotgun. It emphasizes using an original firearm as a reference for the pattern, which starts at the guard and extends over the top. The tutorial covers essential tools like checkering cradles and specialized flat-top cutters, along with precise layout techniques for both the grip and forend, aiming for 16 lines per inch (LPI) and a 3:1 diamond ratio.

This video demonstrates how to install sling swivel studs on a Winchester Model 67 rifle stock, a common upgrade for older .22 rifles. It details precise marking and drilling procedures for both front and rear studs, emphasizing the use of specialized tools for a professional finish. The project highlights that with the right equipment, this modification is straightforward and enhances firearm utility.

This video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrating how to sharpen an old wood chisel. He uses a flat surface, sandpaper, and a simple fixture to achieve a perfectly true cutting surface and a razor-sharp edge. The process is highlighted as critical for the stockmaking process within gunsmithing. The video also promotes the MidwayUSA Video Library for further resources.