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Not Kiblers but you get the idea.
 

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Have built a few ash stocks over the years , maybe a dozen. Around central and southern Pa. the wood has become scarce due to ash tree diseases. Ash is a little heavy , but if used for skinny long rifle stocks like mtn. rifles , makes into a fine gunstock. Occasionally figured wood is found , but w/ India ink , many wood patterns wanted can be accomplished. Experiment with bird feather brushes , and ink in a small tray on scrap wood. It's all fun , just try it. Ink on wood was done in old times to decorate plain stocks , so it is historically correct........oldwoodchas
 
MODERATOR....help needed......I will send a postal money order in support of the forum as oldwood did before , if an address can be supplied. I don't do credit cards , or bank checks....oldwoodchas :thumb:
 
Ash has grain similar to oak. A knife will tend to follow the direction of grain rather than your line. Tends to peel off in strips along that grain. It’s also very hard, adding to that tendency.
Sharp tools, plunge inletting. Just gotta be careful.
 
On the lighter one, I filled the pores with ebony GoodFillas filler. That was sanded back then stained with LMF nut brown stain. The finish is Permalyn rubbed back with rottenstone.
The darker one was spray painted flat black. That was sanded back then stained with walnut stain. The finish is also Permalyn rubbed back with rottenstone.
Just a note on working with ash, it can be very chippy.
 
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