Multi piece stocks

[JQuigley]

Not sure which forum to put this in but I’m just curious. I’m having issues finding slabs wide enough in my area for one piece stocks and it got me thinking. Has anyone seen any original long arms made of multiple pieces? I’m talking like two pieces laminated together. I know most arms are made tailored to what the local environment provides. I’m getting to the point where I’m debating just doing it and trying my best to cover up the seam but I’d feel better knowing the old timers did it. Thanks!

 

[Phil Coffins]

Proper wood is available, you may need to expand your search.

 

[JQuigley]

Proper wood is available, you may need to expand your search.

Yeah I know it is just not anywhere near me and I’d like to pick my slabs out in person. Was more of a curiosity

 

[PEARL DRUMS]

I found nice maple planks a hour away. But, I was curious about the same thing. I’ve made many boo and hickory backed bows. Good wood epoxy when used right is stronger than any wood or plant.

 

[JQuigley]

I found nice maple planks a hour away. But, I was curious about the same thing. I’ve made many boo and hickory backed bows. Good wood epoxy when used right is stronger than any wood or plant.

My local places have a very limited selection and nothing with decent grain and to get decent stuff shipped in is not cheap by any means. I’m not looking to make anything worth a million bucks just a few barn guns the cheapest way I can.

 

[SDSmlf]

I’d like to pick my slabs out in person.

If you can find your way to Vegas from Arizona, you may want to visit Cecil at Gunstock Blanks. An amazing place.
https://www.gunstockblanks.com/

 

[JQuigley]

If you can find your way to Vegas from Arizona, you may want to visit Cecil at Gunstock Blanks. An amazing place.
https://www.gunstockblanks.com/

I’ve heard nothing but good things about them but don’t feel like driving 8 hours there and back

 

[SDSmlf]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about them but don’t feel like driving 8 hours there and back

Guess that means the internet or break out the glue for your local stuff.

 

[deerstalkert]

if Traditions stays in business selling two piece stocks, I cant see why one couldn't laminate a full length stock. after all, you only see one side at a time. historically correct? nope! but if they are only meant to hold the hardware and go boom, go for it!
PICTURES REQUIRED!

 

[JQuigley]

if Traditions stays in business selling two piece stocks, I cant see why one couldn't laminate a full length stock. after all, you only see one side at a time. historically correct? nope! but if they are only meant to hold the hardware and go boom, go for it!
PICTURES REQUIRED!

You make a valid point! Thanks!

 

[Tumbledown]

Build it with a "repair" to a broken forearm.

 

[JQuigley]

Build it with a "repair" to a broken forearm.

That’s an idea I considered too. Seems to be the most reasonable solution for me

 

[PEARL DRUMS]

3 pieces 3/4” x 8” x 60” glued face to face would be incredibly strong. Maple outside and walnut or cherry center. It would look incredible and be very rigid.

 

[JQuigley]

3 pieces 3/4” x 8” x 60” glued face to face would be incredibly strong. Maple outside and walnut or cherry center. It would look incredible and be very rigid.

I considered doing something like that but I like the traditional look of one wood. If I find a historic example of it I’d be for it but until such a thing surfaces, I’m apprehensive

 

[Trot]

If it was me, I'd get a proper stock blank. It is a huge amount of work to put into something you might not be happy with. I bet you can get pictures from multiple angles from online places.

 

[JQuigley]

If it was me, I'd get a proper stock blank. It is a huge amount of work to put into something you might not be happy with.

Normally I’d agree but it’s going to be a barn rifle and ultimately a utilitarian piece I don’t want to be upset about dropping and messing up so the cheaper the better

 

[SDSmlf]

Normally I’d agree but it’s going to be a barn rifle and ultimately a utilitarian piece I don’t want to be upset about dropping and messing up so the cheaper the better

I’d like to pick my slabs out in person.

Hard to follow exactly what is important to you. Cheap for a utilitarian gun? Or a piece of wood you personally pick out?

Not sure what your budget is, but you can get into a full stock blank for less than $150 from a place like Dunlap’s.

 

[WalnutRed]

If you take time selecting your wood to match color and grain I think the seam would be hard to detect once the wood is finished.

 

[Fitzhugh Williams]

I have seen guns with a forestock repair done so well it was difficult to see unless someone pointed it out. No reason why the two pieces couldn't be joined if someone was willing to spend the time to do it properly.

 

[Rebel bull]

just go to the lumber yard and get a chunk of ruff cut whatever most gun stocks are not 2" thick the planks for my trailer are a full 2" thick have fun been there done that and got the T shirt