Rebuilding My Grandad's 16 Gauge Stock - Part 2 The Buttstock

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Andy Rawls - In this video I'm re-building the buttstock on my Papa's Ithaca 16 gauge shotgun. I'm using osage orange for the wood, which is a very dense and durable wood. This is my first attempt at checkering a stock and with some patience I think it came out looking good.
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[@shawnhulke7385]

Very unique choice of wood. I’ve never seen Osage used for a gun stock. One of a kind. Nice work. You have a great gift for woodworking.

[@MJ-nb1qn]

Every tool needs a good handle. You did a real fine job on this one. I don’t know why anyone would not want your voice over. Thanks.

[@spkay31]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing the work with us and caring enough about your grandfather's shotguns to keep them looking and working great. He would be very proud of you, I'm sure.

[@JoeDebono]

Here I am in Australia, staying at home due to the virus. I love your work, your love of the craft and appreciation of the tools and materials shows. Your grand dad would be pleased. Thank you.

[@amaltijani8231]

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[@khuannguyen662]

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[@MeansWoodshop]

That came out so perfect. Osage orange is a great wood. My dad found a dead one on his property and refuses to let me touch it because he likes how the log looks 🤦‍♂️ And I prefer the voice over, I enjoy hearing the individual steps and process

[@Joe___R]

Looks good, I have always liked hedge wood. It is so distinctive, the only wood that is almost pencil yellow when fresh cut.

[@diamonddeuce2288]

Looks great. The walnut... Man... most beautiful wood in the world. Great job on both. Black epoxy covered the mistake nicely.

[@phetderder2334]

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[@BigDozer60]

Amazing work and what a great job!!! I loved seeing a chunk of wood being turned into a beautful stock on a classic 16g shotgun!!! Thank you for taking the time to show us the process, I certainly appreciate it, as I'm sure did the rest of the viewers. :)

[@jan-reiniervoute6701]

Found that with checkering it helps to apply finish first and again during the process if wood gets a bit fuzzy or you want more contrast. I also put masking tape on the whole (pre-finished) area and do the lay-out on that, leaving the outline tape in situ. It gives just that little bit more protection against run-overs. A checkering cradle can be made, many ways to do so, but using a mini beanbag made from packing peanuts in a pillowslip works well too. Last tip: if you feel the need to just do an extra line before lunch-smoke-pee-coffee break, stop right there and have your break, it is so easy to screw up your workpiece for no gain in time.

[@timetravelingwolfman5387]

This helped a ton about to do the same to a shotgun. Commentary was excellent and precise. Video was to the point and clear

[@barthanes1]

So beautiful. It's a forever gun now. Again, I want to see it in a few years when it gets its color.

[@tompuckett9937]

What a fantastic craftsman!!! I admire your ability and your technique. I was a toolmaker for 50+ years and could work too 0.00015” all day long! Wood working I couldn’t create a book case and come out square within a 1/4”!!!! You’re theee man my friend. Thanks for such an interesting video! Now a new subscriber!!!

[@gregorykerr4855]

Good job. I have a 1947 Stevens 124C 12 gauge that was made with a plastic stock. It will be my first project and I hope it turns out as good as this one you just did. Cheers.

[@user-dm1jw1gy5q]

Dude you did a fantastic job, being that it was Your grandfathers makes it all the better!, That weapon should always stay in your family, Cause now it means twice as much as whoever Gets it later in life.. Once again great job

[@thatsthewayitgoes9]

Excellent work. So right about edges and crisp transitions. Like how you did the comb

[@thatsthewayitgoes9]

The comb flute is probably one of the most difficult parts to get right. Wouldn’t seem like it would be; but it is

[@mudgem3742]

That was some nice work there. The Walnut one was my favorite - as I love working with dark walnut. Nice job man.

[@FPSWildlifeAngler]

but walnut is very expensive

[@jodejekab]

I don't know about voice over for others but I like it I learn more

[@lalrosangahrahsel702]

"I'm not great at it but i'm getting better at it" I like that.. and nice work

[@steveledbetter5613]

Stocking a gun is incredibly difficult. Most people have no clue how many hours are invested. I’m a stock maker. I along with other stock makers charge a lot to do this. You have done well, but there’s still a lot to learn. Any uneven pressure on the stock where it mates with the action will eventually split or chip off a piece under recoil forces. That part has to be perfect. Also, Osage is incredibly hard, stick with American or English walnut. Well done for only your second attempt. Very impressed.

[@AndyRawls]

Steve Ledbetter thanks for the comment and I really appreciate the feedback especially coming from a stock maker. I’m not sure what prompted me to go with the Osage, I think it’s was the uniqueness factor. You’re right about walnut it’s so much more enjoyable to work with. After building two of these I have a tremendous amount of respect for the skill required to do it right. I’m far from that point. Thanks again for the tips!

[@earlgateman3755]

It's helpful to draw a center line all the way around with pencil and maintain it until close to the final shape. Also, I have many home made long step drills, holes can easily wander off center when using several different individual bits. Checkering is much more challenging than most people think. One other thing..I use lipstick to spot metal to wood.

[@user-gh8um5ok6g]

Checkering turned out awesome.

[@drakematheson3758]

I’ve subscribed to many channels on KZbin, but you, Andy.. Your channel is the first one I’ve ever hit the bell on for notifications.

[@camshend]

Stellar checkering job for a first try.

[@ernabueing4250]

Wow! what a beautiful job you did on your grandfathers rifle and so nice that you have them now. Love watching you doing all that wonderful detailing on the end.

[@bobsbarnworkshop]

Awesome work! I have an ancient 16 gauge single shot that was my grandfathers who was killed when I was 2... He already had made a replacement butt stock but it's pretty rough, so I'd like to make a new one... Can't find a replacement, no markings on the gun at all! But I do have a nice block of black walnut to use! You have inspired me to give it a try! THANKS!

[@joelthoenen3733]

Awesome video as usual. Love watching you shape stuff with hand tools.

[@heathworsley8347]

I have recently been blessed with the opportunity to refresh a family heirloom weapon for the great grandson of a family friend.! And these videos bring back memories of that process thank you for sharing

[@JamesMarkin-fv2dw]

Great video. Thanks for posting it.

[@donaldtrabeaux1305]

Absolutely stunning craftsmanship

[@daltontaylor2385]

Good job. What a great way to preserve your grandfather’s shotgun.

[@MrFelix002]

great work, i like the fact that are thinking of you grandpa, i;m a grandfather and just started my oldest in shooting safely he is10 years old and super exited

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Once again Andy you have done a great job on the stock sections. Using the lathe to drill is brilliant my friend. Having a gun that fits well makes all the difference hitting a target quickly. More greatness from a master woodworker here this day ! Great post fella !

[@user-es1qu1bw5y]

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[@TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I freaking love this series. Osage is probably my favorite wood. I’m sure you are excited to experience the color aging over time.

[@betofarias2109]

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[@MrBolognaTugboat]

Really enjoy these shaping videos, and great story behind it. The piece turned out awesome!

[@SHOT_GUNNER]

I have an older Savage 12 gauge that my father passed down to me. It’s very similar to the Ithaca one you just created. Mine has a decent sized pressure crack on the neck. Man I wish I could send it to you to make a new one. 🤠

[@vacdinh3834]

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[@mauriceryton]

Great choice of wood, it looks great.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Grandad would be soooo proud of you !

[@fadnugroho]

You enjoyed this job. More than just a work but this is a art.

[@silasandersen5165]

hello andy and all the people watching im a 14 yr old boy from denmark who watches all your vids and i have been woodworking myself since i was 8 and your one of my biggest inspirements to do woodworking alltho im far from as good as you i would say myself that im pretty good and one of my biggest dreams is to send you some pics of some my stuff so i ask with much kindness if all you other viwers out there an help me get andy to notice this comment so that just maybe i can get to show him some of my stuff please

[@nickblackwell3684]

You did an awesome job and made grandad proud

[@usexme]

love Ithaca 37's. probably my next big purchase

[@mohammedkhan9056]

We have Steven American short gun very old model but fantastic. Unfortunately it's butt stock broken my brother made it by hand around 40 years ago. That time we don't have electricity and don't have any mechin. He made really nice. Your one is too nice. Thanks for uploading this video. Bye

[@fordfan3179]

Nice job on both guns. You could dig that epoxy out and do a hard wood repair that would be less noticable. It's actually kind of fun matching the grains and shapes. I did a couple on a 150 yr old musket I restored. The first one came out ok, by the time I got to the last one it was undetectable. I watched a furniture guy here on KZbin do it.

[@1qazandrew333]

Nicely done!

[@dylansousa5571]

Andy i love your channel

[@hubertrobinson8825]

Both wonderfully done 16 gauge isn't very popular here but in some countries they're more popular than 12 gauge

[@Joe___R]

I like the voice overs please keep it up.

[@anfanger9919]

Man, you're just cool!!! and your shotgun is the best shotgun in the world!I myself once made a butt for a self-loading shotgun, although I only had a hand drill.I really liked how well and consistently you did it!

[@claudecharland5091]

great wood carving job

[@christophetetu3948]

Excellent job ! Congratulations.

[@scotthensen4202]

Nice work! I also build custom furniture and after watching your previous shotgun stock video I decided to make a new one for my old Mossberg 500 out of a nicely figured piece of walnut scrap I had.

[@user-un9tb6eo6u]

Can you make a pneumatic rifle wooden support tutorial such as Jack cricket, let us learn to learn

[@phredrocks]

Andy that is very cool work on both old guns. beautiful detail as always. I think the osage orange is a much better gun stock than the coffee cup/pencil holder you also made. I love osage orange for wood projects, not matter what I am making, I simply love it! its hard but sharp tools conquer even the hardest of woods. Thanks again for this project. I just noticed its form 2019. oh well all things said, Still true.

[@kylelapointe7294]

You need to take those out to demolition ranch!!!

[@sparky5894]

I’m soooooo jealous of your workshop

[@pedrolopez9217]

yo le estoy haciendo cambio a mi stevens cl 20 y utilizo una madera de caoba muy bella y aromatica ademas el beteado es hermoso me gusta mucho ver tus videos he aprendido mucho .gracias te veo desde oaxaca mexico saludos ANDY RAWLS

[@enoquedias4079]

Ocara e bom no quê faz parabéns

[@TylerAFE]

Andy, killer work per usual bro. This project looks awesome - love the checker patterns! You’re the best.

[@ariestevao8970]

Queria saber os nomes dessas ferramentas que você usa!! Para raspar a madeira!!

[@samturpie1756]

The colours on both the shotguns are so amazing! Looks awesome

[@ericstokes7809]

Loving the voice overs

[@mmanut]

The Osage Stock and Pump is Beautiful‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@bluetoad2001]

of course the Osage will brown up as it oxidizes which is nice.

[@Handsy_McGee]

I absolutely love watching you work with Osage Orange, it's such a gorgeous wood but yeah, SUPER tough to work with hand tools. It'll last forever for sure!

[@mudmansteve2]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise with us. I hope to re-stock a J. Steven's model 335 double barrel soon and this will definitely help to guide me in the right direction.

[@stevenfan1218]

Thats a great job .

[@chainatkaowm.9481]

very nice

[@howarddavis3294]

Very good video, thanks.

[@g.b.8445]

Fantastic video and content, your Grandad will / would be proud of you. Thanks for sharing.

[@seanmccay6448]

That was really cool! Thinking about trying to make a rifle with my dad and this gives me a good tidbit of how the stock might go. Awesome work

[@dano9421]

Beautiful work, he is very good at his job

[@CARDBOARDCREATIONS]

10:03 i was working once and i dropped my chisle on the concrete floor. Dented it so bad, it was like someone folded the blade over.

[@smithfarias4276]

Very good brother 👏👏

[@tamastoemoeri4689]

I am really happy to see your videos Andy,especially,when you are doing a kind of awesome project! Checkering is a kind of highly focusing job,which it takes a lots of patience-but how you are looking onto the actual piece of wood,you can combine a patience with your passion about the woods-which it helps you a lot at all time! I hope i can see more videos about your jobs in a future,you are a highly respected guy,a man,who can teach me a lot! :-)

[@termz2230]

Beautiful work, great video.Thanks for sharing.

[@standafial]

Hello, i have one question. Are you a gunsmith?? I will be a gunsmith maybe too??? Who know??? But this work i love it!!!

[@bassnbucks3238]

Yessir bro love your videos man!! They are always helpful!

[@bassnbucks3238]

Beaver Boi I am super active on youtube!

[@mattfabian9758]

Turned out great!! Osage looks the same as mulberry

[@hmanlaithawnthu5950]

According to me:This video is better than the avengers movie

[@raihanmohammed4776]

You don't get more OCD than that. Great craftsmanship!

[@soupmandude]

Love to see the checkering

[@princetonsoh6663]

Great job, Andy. I really enjoyed the voiceover. Superb work!

[@jaygaming8841]

I have a challenge for you. You should make a all wood any kind that you want maybe even ask one of your friends or with you have the top of a rifle I'm not sure what its called I would love to see that to be honest. The challenge if your up to it is build the body for a sniper rifle or any kind of body for a rifle. Than put it all together and see how it is Hope your up to the challenge also love the video's keep it up

[@f.javierrealros1723]

Great job bro. Congrats.

[@kathireshgun9087]

Nice work

[@EduardoOliveira-ov8yl]

Sou Policial Militar sp Brasileiro, meus parabéns gostei do vídeo vc é um artista muito talentoso.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Good job AR!!!

[@jmartin9059]

*I like it. I just might live long enough to do that for one or three of mine.*

[@williamellis8993]

Fantastic job on a true labor of love.

[@terrysmith8714]

Good Job. Thank you. Cheers

[@nickdarbenzio1681]

Awesome craftsmanship! Do you feel like doing another? Thanks

[@woodworkingskillwithsagar8802]

You are brilliant andy

[@The1jonnyz]

Beautiful work, and awesome shop. I feel totally inadequate as a woodworker now 😅

[@argeniszabala3523]

very good job

[@katalogepics8432]

Great job man 🇪🇬🇺🇸🌹👍

[@ecalzo]

Very nice .. loved the video and the shotgun ..

[@michaeloakley5920]

great job

[@matthewfarrell34]

I really like the narrative to go along with the work. I'm used to only about 1/10 of the narrative.

[@pigroper5]

Love the whole concept of restocking your grandads shotgun; beautiful work.-- Ithaca model 37, nice pump gun.

[@ianwoods1384]

Hello Sir, Thank you for your posting. I found it very interesting. I'm hoping to soon complete a gunstock for the iconic 1980's air rifle, the Weirhaurch HW80K. With great respect to Weirhaurch, I found their stock quite uninspiring and lacklustre and not worthy of such a great break barrel that was and still is a market leader. So, if I thought the above, what was I going to do about it and could I improve it? With great respect and humbleness, I'm educated to secondary school standard, there on in, the book of life! I wanted my gunstock to be exciting, dynamic, exhilarating, unique, etc . As much as possible, it had to be made with hand tools only. The only power tool I used, with no option, was the router, for the drop in action. Watching you, Sir, was great, as I used many of the same tools you did, with the same mindset. I don't have a workshop, just my kitchen. I'm probably a fortnight off finishing, as I broke off for Christmas. I'm really pleased with how my project has gone and your film was very inspiring. Thank you.