Hey folks,
I thought I would share a bit of "Wood Porn". Goodsteel is building a rifle for me, and this is the blank that the stock will be made from.
I got this one just because it was there, and I have no use for it whatsoever at this point, It's a pretty special piece of wood, would love some ideas on what it is worth, as I may sell it to continue funding my other build.
Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Mike
Mike, the wood has got some great grain. Are you doing a full length stock?
Not a Mannlicher, standard stock length if that's what you mean. That's why the second stock won't work. That will make a 2-piece exhibition grade dream.
Nice looking, what type is it?
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Mike, take a look at the shiloh stocks the do a line under the cheek rest it really makes it stand out.
Either one would bring very good money on Ebay.
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It is Missouri Black Walnut
Gorgeous wood! Is the wood already dry? If not, make sure sealant is on any and all exposed end grain and be prepared to wait a long time for it to dry. I love the bottom one since it will show the same flame figure on both sides. I have some stock blanks similar to those around here that are air drying that I picked up in the past several years on fleabay, but I am cheap and dig through the many lumber auctions for poorly listed, and cut, gems.
It's been drying for about 2 years now, it's supposedly at around 12% moisture.
It sure is great looking. At what moisture value is it considered ready to be worked?
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Very Nice! Whats the rifle going to be?
Very nice wood, have no idea the value but that second piece of wood is drop dead gorgeous, porn indeed.
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