How to Sand a Rifle Stock Presented by Larry Potterfield | MidwayUSA Gunsmithing

Properly sanding a gunstock is an important step in the finishing process. Watch along as Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, shows how he sands his Nearly Perfect stock in preparation for finishing. He covers both the proper use of a backer and the raising of the grain between each sanding, giving the wood an even, smooth surface, ready for sealing. These techniques can be applied to any stock finishing project.
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[@TK-lt9kr]

I met Larry at a Rocky Mountain Elk event in Reno, NV. He was so super nice and even gave my daughter a gift out of his pocket. Great man who loves guns and hunting!

[@sahmadi1000]

This is not an entertaining channel. This is the place to learn. Thank you for all the good knowledge.

[@BulletCastDuo]

I would LOVE to have the whole series on one DVD =) Larry is just awesome ;D

[@medicmann8533]

These videos are so informative. Somebody else said it, I'd like to have all of the Gunstock Finishing and Refinishing videos on a DVD for current and future projects and quick referencing by steps/chapters. He does gunsmithing the right way. This is a business tip for a new item for Midway USA..

[@ericherrero3212]

I litterally come back every time for the interesting music and expert videos.

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Raising of the grain,never heard of that before,thank you for such an informative video! Yes I am new to this.

[@albertoc1707]

its a pleasure watching this man working

[@robertlombardo8437]

You made this day a special day. And you know how. By just your being a gun hobbyist. There's only one gun out there like yours and it's yours. And I like it just the way it is!

[@Sippinbuds]

Pretty sure I have watched every video they have, Love the detailed explanation of everything he does, In his positive “Mr. Rogers” like voice. Cheers my friends 😎🍻

[@fainjohnson3637]

Larry Porterfield is the grandfather we all wish we would have had.

[@1959jimbob]

Mr. Potterfield, thank you for doing this video. I have been looking for tips and techniques that I may not be familiar with. I should've known to come to Midway USA first. I personally love the way your videos are done, crystal clear, concise and to the point with little or no wasted time on your part or mine. I know the videos are edited and any imperfections are identified and another "take" is performed and that's fine and dandy, that's the whole point in videos like this, I learned more in just under 5 minutes with this video than I have in two hours watching anywhere else. Thank you again

[@jergensenC6]

Looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@russwentz3957]

Thank you for your very well presented video. I have recently purchased a Lyman Plains Pistol 50 cal kit from your company and this will help me in the stock finishing process!

[@alexnorris1325]

Excellent as always

[@thekingofredlions8695]

Thanks to you I took on the challenge, used a razor blade to take off the coating which to hours, then sanded it. Tomorrow I will be using a red stain for it.

[@sandymitchell8182]

WOW.... beautiful work

[@arnoldroberts633]

The know how vids you are producing are right on target tells the consumer some of the things the gunsmith has to do and tells why it may cost so much too have a firearm reworked as a master gunsmith since 1989 I salute you.MR. potterfield.

[@guilherme-wm4ss]

Amazing!

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

This really showed me how to complete the job without rushing to get the job done, leaving less than quality work. How do you work around any checkering? Thank you for taking the time to share this. Peace, Reese

[@JK-dn4pu]

I’d consider myself blessed if I had only a quarter of your knowledge.

[@Catla69]

Very good video as usual =)

[@mushtaqali537]

Thanks for the advise

[@Caradoc51]

You Sir are amazing......

[@Mihka]

Thanks, I did find similar stock for Mosin ….on the MidwayUSA

[@chipsterb4946]

When sanding an electric guitar body, you often use black or dark brown water-based dye after the first, rough sanding. That raises the grain and gets die into the end grain more than flat grain. Sanding that down leaves stain in any end grain and really makes the figure of the wood “pop”.

[@NMS8637]

Esse homem é mestre no que faz

[@strartur]

I wet the stock after sanding with technical / industrial alcohol. Same effect of wood as water, but dries way quicker.

[@jcraigshelton]

Art. Artist.

[@pinhead1304]

interesting where i work we use 180, 240x2 raising the grain, 320 rtg, 400 and 500 if needed then oil finish.

[@charlesrhea6810]

Larry, I really enjoy and learn a great deal from your gunsmithing videos. I have a aftermarket laminated stock for a nice Mauser build. I would like a finish to protect the wood but not color or darken the laminate, but not a high gloss finish. What would you suggest as a finish. Thanks for all you do for shooters and firearm enthusiast. Midway USA is great! C Rhea

[@pkhayden]

Very good instructive videos - they could be a little longer and more detailed, but very thankful they in no way drag out too long! The music is a little distracting - some soft guitar could be less "nervous."

[@zarmindrow5831]

that music makes me want a massage with a happy ending

[@ppaooh]

Thanks, great skill. My custom rifle has deep lines because of the carving. Do you think with sanding it will become smooth?

[@Chophy77]

wish I can watch the complete project

[@johnblackbird7523]

Nice

[@uselogicplease2380]

I am an occasional customer of Larry's but it always seems to take longer to get delivery in U tah than from Brownells.

[@mikeofmanymikes2630]

A real pro.

[@bryancoombesart]

I think it's funny how often people mention how much they think Larry is... basically a National Treasure. 😄 it's great

[@bleedingmetal]

Cool video, great music.

[@avalon449]

Going to sorry to see this project end...

[@theronroberts5573]

What kind of Vice grip pads were you using? I'm going to need a set of those.

[@kyledenney1906]

Reminds me of Mr. Rogers for guns lol

[@medicmann8533]

Mr.Rogers for Guns, Now that's a compliment. Who doesn't like Mr. Rogers.

[@andregross7420]

When will we be able to see this safari rifle shoot?

[@rildodosreis7332]

Boa explicação

[@user-yu8zo6oo1g]

Спасибо за видео , языка не знаю но , то что выделаете это здорово с уважением Федор.

[@KareemKareem-kp7gy]

i have air can 760 bamb i nead to com bresr to bat air in the can

[@giorgigogitidze5260]

Good

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*Unfortunately the video turned out to be incomplete. :\*

[@leovelenza697]

how much cost your stock?

[@kellythomas6347]

What stock is this?

[@Mihka]

Z tribal spirit music is perfect for any hunter! Can I get this stock on Midway, and will it fit on 1930 Mosin Nagant?

[@StefanoRovere]

Just look at where the crossbolts are. There's no way it can fit a Mosin... In this series he's making a custom safari rifle, hence the music.

[@ahmedzank5826]

Hello I want get one how I can get

[@andreasdemosthenous732]

Hey... I have a question. My gun forestock is touching the barrel of the gun. I can i aolve this problem?

[@kajuslementauskas]

Bob Ross of guns...

[@kishankharke5549]

How to make pistol stalk sir ..shooting pistol grips

[@reedwilson4165]

I have been looking for a tatical gun stock that will fit the reminton 300 mag long bolt 770 model. Does anyone know or have a real site I can look on and with a reasonable price Im not paying 1,000 dollars or even 600 for a gun stock

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[@davids11131113]

Cool video, but that music is completely insane!

[@jasonc1899]

Great information but the music reminds me of a Chinese restaurant 😁.

[@arekusu.]

Yo why's the background music sound like something from PBS Kids?

[@peterjensen6844]

Anyone else see sparks from the sandpaper on the metal at 2:33?

[@elonmust7470]

Here I've been going up to 800 grit

[@Battleganz]

Wow what this guy does is impossible.

[@joslinnick]

This process is incredibly time consuming.

[@romeliapolly4171]

do it yourself , go to woodprix page and learn how .

[@Gottaculat]

Those are some low grit numbers! I generally move up to 500 grit, then 1,000, then 6,000, then finally 16,000 grit for incredibly smooth finishes. Then again, I'm usually working on bows or knife handles, not gun stocks, so maybe you don't want smooth gun stocks?

[@elobiretv]

this channel really need to find some decent music for it's videos

[@alexanderbarrera9140]

lol welcome to Africaa!!!!

[@Dman90]

@@alexanderbarrera9140 lol

[@jouagerxiong9935]

Ib

[@Toaasty_]

Why is there a kit for sanding 😂 it’s sanding.

[@studio5547]

You order something from here and you might not ever see it between their incompetence and UPS it's a joke. Who ever is running things suck at their job! Pay for faster shipping and it don't happen guess what you don't get a refund for the service you paid extra for, Nor do you get any compensation for being ripped off or inconvenienced! Dishonest and not forthcoming when it comes to helping their customers get satisfaction. Do what you like but I will not deal with this slow moving, dishonest, tightwad company again!

[@whywouldyoucareaboutmyname6610]

QUIT SMILING LIKE YOU'RE TRYING TO ACT HUMAN! IT'S NOT NATURAL AND MAKES EVERYONE UNCOMFORTABLE