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Offline webradbury

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Need a wide blank
« on: November 16, 2016, 02:56:58 AM »
I need a wide Walnut blank for a SxS flintlock shotgun and don't know where to look. I checked all the usual Internet sources and the widest I can find is around 2.5". I think 3" minimum is what I need.
I love the smell of Walnut shavings in the morning!

Offline tallbear

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Re: Need a wide blank
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2016, 03:09:57 AM »
I just recently got a 3 1/8" walnut blank from Tom Fornicola.Don't know if he has more instock but give him a call He can usually find what your looking for.

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Offline David Rase

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Re: Need a wide blank
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2016, 03:13:54 AM »
Talk to Danny at Dunlap  woodcrafts.  I talked with him at CLA about a wide piece of maple for a double barrel shotgun for a client.  Danny said they were going to cut some wide blanks soon and would fix me up.
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Offline Keithbatt

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Re: Need a wide blank
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2016, 03:16:13 AM »
I bought a wide piece of English Walnut from Dunlap for a 2 Bore rifle. I echo David Rase's recommendation.   They were a pleasure to deal with and I received a blank with perfect grain orientation for such a large caliber rifle. Just what I asked for!

Keith

Offline webradbury

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Re: Need a wide blank
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2016, 03:20:33 AM »
Excellent! Thank you!
I love the smell of Walnut shavings in the morning!