Boo's stock

[agingcrossbower]

Its time to sand, sand and sand. From 50 grit to 320grit with magnifing glasses. Patience Don.

[Boo]

WoW! Looking good Mike!!!

[saxman]

Beautiful job Mike.

[chris4570]

I haven"t commented yet, but have been following the story. This is definately a labour of love, unless Boo is holding you hostage with some sorted blackmail.

The stock is looking awesome.

Oh yeah, the shipping address has been changed, not sure if you were made aware.

[agingcrossbower]

Lots of sanding and final shaping being done but the end is in sight. I had a hard time getting all the scratches out and ended up buying the jewels glasses which is the cats meow for picking out the slightest imperfections. There is nothing worse than having to look at a mark on a piece of work AFTER you have stained it. The only way to get it out is to sand out the entire stock again down to the bare wood. And, that is not fun.
Thanks everyone for your comments and kind words. I hope you can tell all the work that goes into one stock plus all the tools neccessary to make one. You truly have to love what your doing. I know I do.

[sumner4991]

That is one awesome stock.

[Big John]

She is looking mighty fine now!!
However, one thing about sanding I don't like, is SANDING!
I am a Certified woodworker, Architectural Millwork, almost 30 yrs.
Never did like the sanding, loved everything else.
Beautiful job. Pride will show just as much as wood grain!

Big John

[GaryM]

I'm curious why you are going to stain it? Does Boo want it dark? Won't the stain hide some of the color or figure? What kind of stain and what brand of finish are you planning on using? Sorry for all the questions but I won't know unless I ask. Gary

[agingcrossbower]

I'm curious why you are going to stain it? Does Boo want it dark? Won't the stain hide some of the color or figure? What kind of stain and what brand of finish are you planning on using? Sorry for all the questions but I won't know unless I ask. Gary

Sorry for the confusion Gary. I meant in general the work shows its scratches after you stain. On this stock I will be using something new. I like Tru-oil but not the sheen it has. Even with a wax on it still to shiny for me so I am going to try something that a gunstock maker recommended. Never know unless you try. Here it is.

[sumner4991]

It will need to be "PROTECTED LIKE ARMOR" . . .I've seen Boo let about anyone grab his bows and shoot away . . .or attempt to shoot.

What's in those cans? Looks like a good choice.

[bob1961]

good choice on sealer aging....B.L.O. works good also, you can touch up without stripping whole stock down and refinishing it .........bob

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[Limbs and Sticks]

Lite and stream line, best of both worlds, thats going to be one power-ful stock, that sealer must have a good bit of linseed oil? Can't wait for finish.

Wes

[Boo]

It looks great!!!

[LUDDY]

Mike,
Your work is superb I am so glad you decided to do this thread I have learned so much an undertaking I will not attempt. Thats what makes this forum great people you.

God Bless
John

[bcmuledeer]

It's looking so good now.
Boo, I hate to admit it, but your new stocks starting to give me a boner.....
I'm scared what might happen when we get the final photo of the finished product

AWESOME! looks really good, can't wait to see it stained, maybe Dash has some sealer for you, who knows, it might even attract some deer