Making a shotgun stock

[@sd4013]

This is the most honest "all you need is this" instructional on KZbin. Once the glitz and glam videos wear out every viewer, THIS is the kind of stuff they should and will be watching, when they evolve. I'm betting this dude is 10x happier than 99% of all millionaires. I'll even wager that it's possible he IS that 1% millionaire himself, and would never change or brag on it. Go man.

[@garymichael45]

I'm a redneck Hoosier that can't spend money on something I can figure out how to do with my hands. I 100% agree with you on the instructional videos. I really appreciate the comments and taking the time to leave it and watch the video. I have never begged for subscribers. I was floor when I broke a hundred, lol. The next one is a log cabin wall repair... It sucks. But, thank you again , I'm very flattered with your post.

[@randyblackburn9765]

Came out decent for not having fancy lathes and other machines. 50 years ago my then teenage brother made a gun stock and drilled thru the side after he had fitted it up to metal . He tossed it aside somewhere in the shop and forgot about it then remade one and it came out great . We are from a Tennessee family with a history of machinist, blacksmiths , plumbers and Iron Workers . We build stuff until we get it right. Funny thing was a couple years ago we stumbled upon the old dusty ruined stock of 50 years ago , had a great laugh and good talk about the old days .I like that poor man’s slide lathe you made there , pretty good idea . CHEERS !

[@garymichael45]

Thank you Randy. I was raised to make what you have work or do without. I really enjoyed reading your story. We are definitely a dying breed. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and watch the video. I have some more shop projects coming up. Thanks again.

[@tanyitmengunofficial9381]

thanks for sharing this idea. greet from Malaysia.🇲🇾

[@garymichael45]

Thank you from Indiana, I appreciate your message and glad you liked it .

[@terryfarrar7934]

Excellent job. Very well done

[@garymichael45]

Thank you Terry, I learned a lot. The only mistake you can make is not trying. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it

[@larryreese6146]

Not bad. Looks good. Give you a hint. A stanley shaper really cuts down on the work when youre rough shaping. It actually slices the wood like a cheese shredder. When you start getting close finish with the rasp and and scrapers or sand paper. That stock looks good.

[@garymichael45]

Thanks for the tip Larry, easier is always better. I appreciate the compliment and taking the time to watch the video and comment. More stock projects coming up.

[@PokerMakyo]

Really good work. It was nice to watch this.

[@garymichael45]

@@PokerMakyo thank you, it was a real challenge,. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@RobertRandin]

I thank you so much sir this has been the most helpful video because I don't even see any on how to line up that hole I duplicate gun stocks and that's my worst nightmare trying to get that hole for the holding Bolt to line up to the receiver and this has been super helpful thank you brother

[@garymichael45]

@@RobertRandin that makes my day, thank you. I'm glad it was of help to you..I wish you nothing but the best in your projects.

[@terryqueen3233]

You done a pretty good job on fitting that thing and it looks pretty dang good. I've got an old Iver Johnson I guess it's around the turn of the century and my son and I went out in the woods found and old falling cherry and cut the pieces off we thought we needed. I'm very proud of my son because all he had was a couple of wood rasps and 2 chisels and he brought that thing right back to where it was great, all the fit-and-finish was this was a little off but not that much it looks really good except for the hole and he done the same thing that you did but before stopping he ran it out the side so I turned it around and went from the gun end of it and met the two holes up and we just left the hole in the side but he also done fore stock and I was very proud of him he fitted things up pretty dad gone good for never doing it and to tell you the truth I had him start with an axe to split out the boards and go from there with a draw knife. The only thing mechanical we used was the drill to drill the hole. I still have that old shotgun there's a long story that goes with it but I'm not going to tell that because this is long enough. Thanks for showing this it brought back the good memories of my son making his first butt stock and fore stock

[@garymichael45]

It makes my day to read this . There's no measure for the satisfaction you get when you finish a project that you had very little to no idea how to do, and it turns out . I have had no formal training. It's all been best guess and see where it goes . God blessed me with a Dad that taught me not to fear the unknown and always learn from the mistakes congratulations to you and your son on a job done. I applaud you taking that time with him.

[@MegaCocco63]

Not being a professional gun smith, you made a very goog job, compliments from Italy

[@garymichael45]

Thank you from Indiana, I appreciate that compliment.

[@BrianWolfe-u7b]

And I also wanted to say you definitely do good work

[@garymichael45]

@@BrianWolfe-u7b Thank you, I was raised in the cornfields of Indiana. We had to learn to fix/make things to get by it learn to go without. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment. I apologize again for not being able to help you out.

[@BrianWolfe-u7b]

@@garymichael45 absolutely brother, I was raised on a cattle farm and I hear ya I'm going to give it a shot and see how it turns out..

[@garymichael45]

@@BrianWolfe-u7b We farm boys have a special knuckles and nuts attitude. I wish you the best of luck on your project. Rough cut the outline (give yourself lots of room outside the profile), drill the through hole, and slowly work the wood down to match the profile.

[@BrianWolfe-u7b]

@@garymichael45 thank you brother and I appreciate your support once I get it done I will send you a picture of it..God bless and hope you have a good day

[@Stewpadaso4661]

Spooning With Nathan Rocks great video!!

[@garymichael45]

Thank you. the list for projects never stops. I'm really glad you enjoy the videos .

[@timblack6422]

Lots of learning with this stock!

[@garymichael45]

And anger.. Sooooo much anger. Lol

[@timblack6422]

@@garymichael45 channel your hate, Luke… er um, Gary

[@garymichael45]

@@timblack6422 maybe not hate... But really strongly dislike

[@tedpfenninger4972]

Thanks for the video. Clever idea for drilling that hole!

[@garymichael45]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I grew up with parents that taught us to use what you had or learn to do without . I credit then with all that's good in my life.

[@jimsr.4019]

Good job buddy, I ain’t scared either, just started my shotgun stock with black walnut...

[@garymichael45]

Thank you Jim, I wish you the best of luck on your project. It was a real learning experience for sure . Having that knowledge and ability is something you can carry with you forever.

[@ltlrc5386]

Nice job!

[@garymichael45]

@@ltlrc5386 thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It was a fun, sometimes stressful, project.

[@timblack6422]

Awesome job!

[@garymichael45]

Thank you... This message just now showed up, sorry . all fingers still accounted for.... winning! lol

[@stevencunningham4680]

Excellent job my friend ! It looks just like the old one but new. Have you ever considered making a whole gun ? I mean the internals and all , lock , hammer , barrel and all the furniture. Of course it would be a black powder gun if you made the lock. Either a flint lock or percussion.

[@garymichael45]

Thank you, I am currently waiting for a piece of Walnut to cure so I can make a black powder stock. I once made a prop flintlock for the local civic theater.... it was a total blast. I am finding nothing but disappointment when I try to find gun parts for the black powder project. I might have no choice , but to hand forge everything . I like to think I could elevate my skill sets to such a challenge. Thank you again.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

Looking good

[@garymichael45]

Thanks, I still have all my fingers too.

[@ashleyanderson2859]

@@garymichael45 always a plus

[@charlieperkins3035]

nice work

[@garymichael45]

Thank you , it definitely pushed me to build new knowledge. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment

[@BrianWolfe-u7b]

How much would you charge me to make a stock for a single shot 12 gauge Brazilian FIE ?

[@garymichael45]

@@BrianWolfe-u7b I'm sorry Brian, I wish I could help you with this. But, there are legal reasons and I work 12 hour days at my bill paying job , so the time needed wouldn't be there. I do appreciate you asking me though.

[@BrianWolfe-u7b]

@@garymichael45 yes sir I understand completely..God bless

[@Fyoutube-m2v]

Line up the drill bit with the line marked on the stock using a straight edge the full length of the bit an stock great video

[@garymichael45]

Thank you Mike, thats a good idea. The great thing about KZbin is the sharing of knowledge I really appreciate that .

[@shawnhulke7385]

That tool is a bevel square.

[@garymichael45]

I was grasping for the words, thanks . I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment.

[@radhakannanr2596]

Bro hole is shifted butt plate end is shifted I have seen a local gunsmith drilling the hole he did with wood he drilled from both the ends then he contacted the hole with red hot steel rod it is a complecated process

[@garymichael45]

I tried four times previously to finally getting one to drill straight. it was a process to say the least. Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to comment. I apologize i didn't see your comment sooner, Thanks again.

[@Gulshahxada]

Appreciate the level of output you gave but it ain't a perfect fit brother 😔

[@garymichael45]

This was the first project like this that i had done. Granted it could have been better, but for my skill set, tools available, and know how, it surprised me how good it fit. Maybe "Perfect' "might be the wrong word to others. Sorry for that , and i appreciate you taking the time to comment .