Where to go for good gunsmithing

[drgonzales]

I have an old 30.06 of my fathers that the stock needs to be refinished on and cleaned.

 

Any good shops around? How much do you think it will cost?

[Couesdeer]

I have refinished a few stocks myself and found it to be fairly simple and rewarding to boot. Going slow and steady with a sanding block with progressively finer grits of paper. Make sure not to round out any sharp edges. I've gone down to 600 grit and started rubbing in boiled linseed oil (Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil works too) in progressive layers. After a few coats, the grain will really start to stand out. (i've done as many as 20 coats of oil)

There is a ton of information on the web abiout refinishing stocks as well as recipes for oil finishes.

 

If you have some time and patience, its pretty easy.

 

I've never had this type of work done, but if I did, I'd go with Randy Lawson at Harry Lawson's gunsmithing. some of the stocks they produce are spectacular!

[.270]

try the guys at the usery pass rifle range. i've never used em, but know guys who have and all were real satisfied and their prices seemed real reasonable. Lark.

[Bill Poole]

its a long drive from safford, but on the grounds of Rio Salado Sportsman's Club located at Usery Pass is Accuracy Speaks http://www.accuracyspeaks.com/

 

I give Derrick most of my limited business, he's especially noted for competition guns.

 

if its just refinishing the stock, it might be an enjoyable home project.

 

Poole

[catclaw]

Derrick is on active duty

[Bill Poole]

Derrick's in and out (I spoke with him today) if he's not there, his hand-picked alternate whose name is marty or something similar is there.

 

Poole