Stock work in Canada

South Pender

South Pender

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I have a couple of Anschutz stocks that are nice wood, but poorly finished. This is typical of Anschutz stocks; the pores aren't filled, and, in some cases, the checkering is pretty lousy.

I've tried to find a Canadian stock person to refinish the stocks, but have struck out. One guy was too busy, another outfit here in BC simply didn't respond to two email queries I sent about doing the work, something I found pretty pathetic--unprofessional in the extreme. OK rant over.

Who can you guys recommend for this kind of work--not a full restocking, just improving the existing stock? There are lots of guys across the border who welcome this kind of work and do it at very reasonable prices, and I suppose if all else fails, I could look into going that route. Just seems strange to me that the guys here in Canada who advertise their services as stockmakers aren't interested....
 
Mr. Jeffery said:
I'd help you out, But the closest i'd get to Pender is a ferry ride to Saturna. Probly wont be that way till oh.... the first pig bbq.

Whats your time line? Im in Courtenay.. if your ever up this way.....???
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I'm in Vancouver more than on S. Pender! Distance isn't an issue as I'd assumed I'd have to ship the stocks. I'd probably do this in the spring. What's your time line on the work (i.e., from receiving the stock to completion)?
 
I just went through the same experience as you did. Emailed 4 different companies with zero response. Got through to another and actually sent the stock in but it was returned un-done because of the stippling. So I decided what the hell and I bought some Tru oil and had at it.

Figured I couldn't do too much damage lol. I hand rubbed the oil and sanded between coats. I stopped at 6 coats.



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This is what it looked like between coats.

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This is where I stopped.

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I do stock work, pretty much retired now but I still do the occasional job.. I can offer quality work at a reasonable price as long as you are not in a rush.. PM me if you are interested.
 
Just getting set up...it'll be another 6-8 month before shop is ready.It's be a 2 plus year start-up!!But at least I can see the light!!
Cheers
Brian
 
A few before + after pictures of my Anschutz 22 stock work
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South Pender said:
I have a couple of Anschutz stocks that are nice wood, but poorly finished. This is typical of Anschutz stocks; the pores aren't filled, and, in some cases, the checkering is pretty lousy.

I've tried to find a Canadian stock person to refinish the stocks, but have struck out. One guy was too busy, another outfit here in BC simply didn't respond to two email queries I sent about doing the work, something I found pretty pathetic--unprofessional in the extreme. OK rant over.

Who can you guys recommend for this kind of work--not a full restocking, just improving the existing stock? There are lots of guys across the border who welcome this kind of work and do it at very reasonable prices, and I suppose if all else fails, I could look into going that route. Just seems strange to me that the guys here in Canada who advertise their services as stockmakers aren't interested....
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Gary Flack (lml BC ) does EXCELLENT stock work and Finishing ! RJ
 
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