How to...

[tom in nc]

Hypothetically asking...how would be the best way to enlarge the channel in a stock to fit a slightly bigger barrel? Not much material on the sides, easily broken I'm sure.
And what is a good source for silver, or at least something that looks like silver for inlays in a stock? Old silver dimes pounded smooth and shaped as needed?

 

[TDM]

Sharp Gouges and chisels for stock. You could certainly used a flattened silver coin, but you could also look at what track of the wolf, or other sites offer in German silver.

 

[godutch]

Indian jewelers Supply or RioGrande Gems and Findings. Sterling Silver sheet, strips, stampings etc. If they're still in business. It's been a long time since I bought from either.

 

[CuNosecap]

Agree that Track has many shapes in German silver to choose from. A pre64 coin could be peened to shape for a nice, real silver inlay.
Square and round scrapers are made specifically for the barrel groove fitting.

 

[oldramrod]

For slight channel enlargement I reccomend a piece of wood wrapped with sand paper to enlarge the channel. It takes time but is less likely to remove too much,

 

[PathfinderNC]

I agree with oldramrod above. Sandpaper on a block of wood. The wood block will aid in keeping your channel straight and even as well.