Multi piece stocks

[sportster73hp]

If the idea of different types of wood glued together do not work for you, try the same species. Maybe the lumber store has multiple pieces from the same log in stock. Just try to line up the grain.

 

[JQuigley]

If the idea of different types of wood glued together do not work for you, try the same species. Maybe the lumber store has multiple pieces from the same log in stock. Just try to line up the grain.

I may if it comes down to it. Found a few stocks I had stashed away so I’m fine for now. I guess I’m just more curious about historical examples of this being done than anything at the moment

 

[Sam squanch]

I made a miquelet pistol and I glued two lengthways pieces of maple together for a stock. I didn’t permanently glue it until I was done in letting the barrel and lock, it was way easier that way. Just pinned together with small dowels. I just stained the stock with ink, you really have to look closely to see the seam. Titebond 3 wood glue is what I used.

 

[Coot]

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!

Never say never but sometimes it was called "a wooden world". Workers in the past had a much better grasp of what type wood was best for any given application than most do today. With more old growth forests, there was better wood available than most today. On the other hand, how does hide glue compare to modern epoxies. The only laminated stocks that I have seen are 20/21 century. If you are going to put the time & effort into building from a blank, just mail order one. Since you want to build a plain gun, no reason to worry about selecting figure.