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Offline Ats5331

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Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« on: April 07, 2020, 08:38:12 PM »
Hi all,

Being stuck in quarantine, debating starting another rifle project.

Have a lock, triggers, and some other furniture. Was looking at stocks and best providers.

Any thoughts on the quality of Knob Mountain stocks and wood?

Like a stock with fine curl!

Offline B.Habermehl

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2020, 01:06:37 AM »
I’m sure Dave Keck will give you a fair deal on wood and machine work. BJH
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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2020, 01:32:18 AM »
I have used Dave Keck several times and have NOT been disappointed, and if you want a pre shaped stock he has several styles.

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2020, 02:17:23 AM »
Dave Keck has been doing work for me for many years and has always done a great job, and  I am fussy  !!!

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2020, 02:23:27 AM »
Give Mark Weader a call. He does an excellent job. He also has a good selection of wood, you will need to get your barrel to him as he makes a pattern of YOUR barrel then inlets that pattern in the wood. 717-543-5370, he will also inlet your lock.

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2020, 02:41:48 AM »
One of the members on here, Looper has a selection of wood and barrels. You may want to check with him. I’ve gotten a couple of blanks and barrels from him and am pleased.
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Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2020, 02:53:55 AM »
I’ve used both Dave Keck and Cheney Looper, with complete satisfaction from both gentlemen. I don’t think you’ll go wrong with either.

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2020, 05:28:15 AM »
hi all,

for those suggesting other stock providers, do they have websites?

Thanks!

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2020, 03:39:05 PM »
Give Mark Weader a call. He does an excellent job. He also has a good selection of wood, you will need to get your barrel to him as he makes a pattern of YOUR barrel then inlets that pattern in the wood. 717-543-5370, he will also inlet your lock.


And tfornicola can also provide excellent stock wood for the project.
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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2020, 03:56:06 PM »
+1 for Tom Fornicola. Really nice wood selection, clean planed sides. I have seen some wood that is cut to get the most blanks from a plank. Tom cuts his to provide the best blank from the plank.

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Re: Quarantine Boredom-Stock Shopping
« Reply #10 on: April 08, 2020, 04:01:47 PM »
A. Martin has been pedaling some nice wood. Give him a call. Also the guy selling Harrison'r wood has anything you could imagine.
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