Schultz & Larsen

[Acm]

Bought the blank on ebay - it came from Australia and I think they are still advertising on ebay. I did the stocking to fit me - pull length, palm swell, forend shape and very slight cast (about 1/3 inch) and of course the checkering (22 lines per inch) - as to the checkering panels I thought I would vary the rear of the forend panels to reflect the slot for the bolt but on further reflection I think that was a little clumsy - usually I keep to the normal panel shape dictated by the diamond pattern (7 to 2 ratio). I am a very amateur "stocker" but it can be an absorbing hobby and as it is not done on a commercial basis I can take my time - the oil finishing alone usually takes me 3 months or so.

Really nice work Kripton!

 

[kripton]

Lovely work on that stock! You say you’re an amateur stock maker; do you take commissions at all or is this just for your own rifles?

Thanks Woodsy. I could'nt make stocks on a commercial basis in view of the time limits within which it would have to be done. For instance if I get to the stage where I'm getting fed up or that I feel I want to hurry (and therefore risk spoiling the stock) I will put it down and leave it for a day or a week or sometimes a month until the enthusiasm returns. I have done some restocking for others but only for the family (who would very soon complain if not perfect)
I also sail and as a "lockdown" project I purchased a hull and deck of a 26ft yacht - I guess it will take about 2 years to complete (the last one, at 30 ft took 3years to complete back in 1978). I enjoyed building flyrods with special cork, rings and reel fittings many years ago but you can now purchase excellent rods relatively cheaply so I gave that up.

 

[Antonyweeks]

Thanks Woodsy. I could'nt make stocks on a commercial basis in view of the time limits within which it would have to be done. For instance if I get to the stage where I'm getting fed up or that I feel I want to hurry (and therefore risk spoiling the stock) I will put it down and leave it for a day or a week or sometimes a month until the enthusiasm returns. I have done some restocking for others but only for the family (who would very soon complain if not perfect)
I also sail and as a "lockdown" project I purchased a hull and deck of a 26ft yacht - I guess it will take about 2 years to complete (the last one, at 30 ft took 3years to complete back in 1978). I enjoyed building flyrods with special cork, rings and reel fittings many years ago but you can now purchase excellent rods relatively cheaply so I gave that up.

Wow. Nice backstory.

 

[Woodsy]

Thanks Woodsy. I could'nt make stocks on a commercial basis in view of the time limits within which it would have to be done. For instance if I get to the stage where I'm getting fed up or that I feel I want to hurry (and therefore risk spoiling the stock) I will put it down and leave it for a day or a week or sometimes a month until the enthusiasm returns. I have done some restocking for others but only for the family (who would very soon complain if not perfect)
I also sail and as a "lockdown" project I purchased a hull and deck of a 26ft yacht - I guess it will take about 2 years to complete (the last one, at 30 ft took 3years to complete back in 1978). I enjoyed building flyrods with special cork, rings and reel fittings many years ago but you can now purchase excellent rods relatively cheaply so I gave that up.

I completely understand. However, if at some time in the future you have some time on your hands, (unlikely I know as you don’t seem to be the type of person with nothing to do!), and if you did then fancy taking a commission please get in touch.

 

[kripton]

I completely understand. However, if at some time in the future you have some time on your hands, (unlikely I know as you don’t seem to be the type of person with nothing to do!), and if you did then fancy taking a commission please get in touch.

OK Woodsy - will do.