Wood porn!

[Balkandom]

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.

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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.


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Let me know what you think.

Regards,

Mike

[John Allen]

Mike, the wood has got some great grain. Are you doing a full length stock?

[Balkandom]

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.

[plmitch]

Nice looking, what type is it?

[John Allen]

Mike, take a look at the shiloh stocks the do a line under the cheek rest it really makes it stand out.

[waksupi]

Either one would bring very good money on Ebay.

[Balkandom]

It is Missouri Black Walnut

[texassako]

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.

[Balkandom]

It's been drying for about 2 years now, it's supposedly at around 12% moisture.

[xs11jack]

It sure is great looking. At what moisture value is it considered ready to be worked?
Ole Jack

[andremajic]

It's a pretty special piece of wood

That's what she said....
:D

[IROCZ]

Very Nice! Whats the rifle going to be?

[Bzcraig]

Very nice wood, have no idea the value but that second piece of wood is drop dead gorgeous, porn indeed.