Any competent stock makers/refinishers left? (that are actually available?)

[The Kurgan]

I recently acquired a beautifully grained walnut stock that surprisingly once belonged to a Howa 1500 Hunter. I wasn't expecting much when I purchased it off EE for $130 all in, but I quickly realized what a gem I acquired. The grain and finishing, inside and out, are impeccable. It has quite a bit of light wear and tear from hunting, so I was thinking that I would like to have it properly stripped, dings steamed out and refinished in a nice low-lustre oil finish. The question is, how many guys still do that sort of work?

 

[hisnibs]

I visited Frontier Gun & Sport last year. He had a workshop in the basement all set up for making stocks and had some beautiful blanks. Can't speak for the work directly but it looked like he did nice work, couldn't hurt to call.

 

[track]

I recently acquired a beautifully grained walnut stock that surprisingly once belonged to a Howa 1500 Hunter. I wasn't expecting much when I purchased it off EE for $130 all in, but I quickly realized what a gem I acquired. The grain and finishing, inside and out, are impeccable. It has quite a bit of light wear and tear from hunting, so I was thinking that I would like to have it properly stripped, dings steamed out and refinished in a nice low-lustre oil finish. The question is, how many guys still do that sort of work?

Dave Jennings from Pritchard, BC. 250-577-3244

 

[Slimbo]

Chris griesbach does some nice work. I think he's in the okotoks area, correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[spf99]

Frank Ryan from Frontier in Fonthill, ON Excellent workmanship

 

[j_06]

Lots, they're just not all called stock builders. No woodworkers locally?

 

[hoytcanon]

Vic Tomlinson, Ontario 1-905-690-2482

 

[brybenn]

Dave corking in belle river Ontario. Amazing results.

 

[Rob]

Chris griesbach does some nice work. I think he's in the okotoks area, correct me if I'm wrong.

Thee Hills area.

 

[The Kurgan]

Vic Tomlinson, Ontario 1-905-690-2482

thanks!

 

[mike t]

Jason Spencer at Gunco in Ottawa 613-224-6266

 

[hoytcanon]

thanks!

No problem... Vic does excellent work... he has done several stocks for me and I have been very pleased every time, with price, service and turn-around time.

 

[BigUglyMan]

Didn't you learn your lesson last time?

 

[The Kurgan]

Didn't you learn your lesson last time?

That is true... the last times (plural). However, I am eternally optimistic.

 

[The Kurgan]

No problem... Vic does excellent work... he has done several stocks for me and I have been very pleased every time, with price, service and turn-around time.

Well Vic isn't available, but a nice guy anyway!

 

[The Kurgan]

Are there any regulations that prevent a wood gun stock from being sent from Canada to the US ?

I don't know because I've never shipped one to US for finishing.

 

[ShawnC6]

I mean... how nice do you want it?

https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1193116-Our-Gunsmith-New-Photos!