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Book Synopsis The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks by : Monty Kennedy
Download or read book The Checkering and Carving of Gunstocks written by Monty Kennedy and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1990-11 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-size line drawings and photos of checkering and carving patterns by America's leading stock-makers.
Download or read book The Final Touch written by Joel Schafer and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because no one has ever written a comprehensive checkering course before, learning to checker has always been the most difficult-to-acquire skill-set in in the area of gun craftsmanship. Not anymore. This book teaches gunstock checkering beginning with essential basics, such as proper lighting, cradle design, selecting the proper tools, and all the other steps that lay the groundwork for a successful outcome before you ever pick up a tool. All aspects are covered, beginning with the design and layout of checkering patterns, both point patterns and Fleur-de-lis. The book is richly illustrated with more than 230 full color photographs, guiding the student through each step of the checkering process, thereby avoiding the confusion that has always been a part of the mystique of checkering. In addition, there is a section which deals with the various types of Walnut used in the making of gunstocks, detailing the relative qualities of each as to the suitability for checkering, such as hardness, pore size, and grain structure. Lastly, there is a section labeled "Random Thoughts and Miscellaneous Tips and Techniques", which contains some of the most valuable information in the course. These are lessons learned by the author over the span of a career. Covered are repair of mistakes, such as bad lines or broken diamonds, techniques for keeping lines straight, working with problem wood, proper tool selection for different types of wood, proper diamond proportions, and the list goes on. The information contained in these seventeen chapters will teach you everything you need to know to successfully checker gunstocks. All you need to add is experience.
Book Synopsis 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns by : Lora S. Irish
Download or read book 135 Gunstock Carving Patterns written by Lora S. Irish and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of 135 classic gunstock carving patterns from talented artist, Lora Irish. You're sure to find the best carving pattern here for your next project, from basic checkering to dramatic hunting-related scenes. Excellent choices are provided for every skill level, from beginner to expert, so you can start with a basic pattern and tackle more intricate designs as your experience in gunstock carving grows. Also included is advice on choosing patterns, wood, and tools, carving methods, and tips on whether to start from scratch or use a kit.
Book Synopsis Carving Gunstocks by : Jose Valencia
Download or read book Carving Gunstocks written by Jose Valencia and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 250 clear color photos and concise text, Jose Valencia takes readers through all the steps necessary to create unique carvings on rifle or shotgun stocks. Learn to create and apply patterns, remove factory checkering, and use a high speed power pen and accompanying bits to create elaborate scroll, basket weave, and maple leaf patterns, along with realistic wildlife carvings. Adapting patterns to curved surfaces, sanding, and finishing techniques are also shown and explained. Seven patterns are provided for each of the carvings. A color photo gallery is also provided for further inspiration. Once readers have mastered the techniques for carving and finishing these patterns, they will be able to transform standard gunstocks into works of art that will be appreciated for generations.
Download or read book Gunstock Carving written by Bill Janney and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2002-09 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create one-of-a kind, carved gunstocks with this complete guide from award-winning carver Bill Janney. Includes step-by-step carving demonstrations, 20 pages of wildlife and ornamental patterns, and an overview of tools, materials, and safety precautions.
Book Synopsis Stock Work for the Beginner by : Sherman L. Mays
Download or read book Stock Work for the Beginner written by Sherman L. Mays and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gunsmithing written by Roy F. Dunlap and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 1963 with total page 962 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roy F. Dunlap's classic book on making and repairing guns is reprinted here as part of Stackpole's Classic Gun Book series. Dunlap shows the skilled gunsmith how to produce professional-quality work in every phase of gunwork; included are instructions on working with metals, chamber and barrel work, and designing and crafting gunstocks. Dunlap's detailed instructions are illustrated with diagrams, drawings, and photographs of a variety of firearms.
Book Synopsis Professional Stockmaking by : David L. Wesbrook
Download or read book Professional Stockmaking written by David L. Wesbrook and published by Wolfe Publishing (SC). This book was released on 1993-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Custom Gunstock Carving by : Phillip R. Eck
Download or read book Custom Gunstock Carving written by Phillip R. Eck and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005-12-29 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paperback reprint of the popular guide to carving gunstocks. Complete coverage of all tools and equipment with detailed explanations of all techniques, illustrated with precise line drawings. Extensive gallery of ready-to-use patterns.
Book Synopsis Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power by : Frank C. Russell
Download or read book Carving Songbird Ornaments with Power written by Frank C. Russell and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all the steps necessary to create unique carved wooden Christmas tree ornaments. 132 clear color photos illustrate every step for a songbird project and 23 additional patterns, ranging from an American Goldfinch to a Titmouse. Provide new and exciting challenges, including a unique method for attaching the finished songbird to a tree, wreath, or centerpiece. The text includes necessary references for feather parts, types, groupings, and texturing; eye setting or carving; the tools required to successfully complete these projects, and instruction for painting and sealing the completed ornament. Create heirloom decorative songbird ornaments that will pass down through future generations. This book brings challenges for novices and joy for experienced carvers.
Book Synopsis Home Gun Care & Repair by : Parker O. Ackley
Download or read book Home Gun Care & Repair written by Parker O. Ackley and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Gun Digest Book of Gunsmithing Tools, and Their Uses by : John E. Traister
Download or read book The Gun Digest Book of Gunsmithing Tools, and Their Uses written by John E. Traister and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing by : Charles Edward Chapel
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing written by Charles Edward Chapel and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Most Comprehensive Gunsmithing Guide of All Time. Written by one of the most prolific firearms experts of all time, The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is a highly detailed and essential reference for the gun enthusiast and gunsmith alike. At nearly 500 pages, Chapel covers everything from the use of proper tools to how to get a gunsmithing job, and everything in between. In more than forty chapters of exceptionally clear prose, the book answers every question a collector, soldier, or home defender could have on topics such as: • Drawings and Blueprints • Stock Design • Checkering and Carving • Stock Repairs and Alterations • Etching and Engraving • And many more Not only is the book an incredible resource for gun owners and gunsmiths, it’s also a wonderful look at the world of firearms in the first half the twentieth century. Published just over seventy years ago, the book--and revised by the author two decades later—The Complete Guide to Gunsmithing is fascinating look at how the nature of firearms has changed. With a thoughtful introductory note by renowned outdoorsman Dr. Jim Casada and eighty-five meticulous illustrations, this is the definitive edition of an enduring and authoritative classic. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book Gunfitting written by Michael Yardley and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential book for amateur and professional shooters. Rifle fitting now included.
Book Synopsis Alvin Linden Tells about Restocking a Rifle by : Alvin Linden
Download or read book Alvin Linden Tells about Restocking a Rifle written by Alvin Linden and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Checkering: A Book of Checkering for Beginners by : Sherman L. Mays
Download or read book Checkering: A Book of Checkering for Beginners written by Sherman L. Mays and published by 4D Reamer Rentals Limited. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to be the ideal teaching tool for any novice who wants to learn the art of gunstock chekering. Sherman L. Mays has over forty years of stock work under his belt. He has taught people to checker in person, so he understands what you need to see and learn to become an accomplished artisan. First he tells you what tools you will need, not only for checkering but for holding the work for best results. Stockmaker Jerry Fisher said, "The stock is unfinished until its checkered." You should learn to checker gunstocks so that noone is ever allowed to finish your work. Once you learn to checker; a stock without this final touch will seem naked to your eyes. Checkering improves a plain wood stock, but is is a true enhancment to high grade wood. If you have nobody to mentor you in checking, thats OK, because Sherman's easy comfortable voice comes through in this text book. You will feel like he is right there in the shop helping you improve your skills everytime you sit down to practice. As you progress in experience you will find yourself going back to this book over and over to pick the tricks you missed the first time around. Sherm's commentary will save you from common mistakes and help you to do quality work. This book is every bit as much a tool as the cutting tools you will use to checker your stocks. Mays covers everything from cutting your first line to recutting old stocks and of course the ultimate in custom patterns. If you put in the time practicing, Mays will guide you to success. Ilustration of this book is profuse, with 298 full color photos to guide you. 176 pages
Book Synopsis Power Carving Manual by : Woodcarving Illustrated
Download or read book Power Carving Manual written by Woodcarving Illustrated and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafters will learn all about the various benefits of carving with power tools and how to master this technique. Additional information about power units, hand pieces, carving burs, materials shopping, and more.