Making a walnut Baikal buttstock

[bobfortier]

Tonight I was able to sand the contour, mark a couple of lines, and tomorrow I'll start doing the exterior shape.

 

[H Wally]

Darn. That's looking great already. I'm miserable at inletting.... a butt plate is pushing my boundaries so I have lots of respect for anyone that can make a stock from scratch

 

[bobfortier]

Almost there. Tonight I took out the mighty grinder to shape the stock. Beware, it is a dusty process and you have to be gentle with it, pay attention otherwise you can go through very quick.

Next I take the orbital sander with 80, 120 and 220 grit paper

Remember the glue line at the beginning of the project ? Can you see it ? barely...

Next will be final sanding and finish

 

[mikeystew]

This is awesome! Im going to have to give this a go someday.
thanks for the ongoing progress reports, It is very informative and educational!

 

[bobfortier]

All I can say is that the match with the existing foreend is perfect !!

 

[LeroyvdH]

Very good sir.Showing your tools and steps has been very informitive.
Thanks Leroy

 

[bobfortier]

Here is the final product, hope you liked it ! The buttpad will be installed by the client.

 

[brybenn]

Awesome job. Looks way to low profile for me but very well done. What oil did you use to finish it?

 

[bobfortier]

Lee Valley tung oil (not polymerised) (not sure of the spelling)