JT10
.270 WIN
Not sure if this is the right place to start this thread...
I've been working on this since January of 2012 and it is almost complete.
You all know this model. Maverick 88 field model.
I had no idea how difficult it would be and I had no idea how many tools I would need to buy in order to replicate the synthetic stock and forend in a decent hard wood. I had to buy a band saw, belt/disk sander, hand planer, checkering tools, long drill bits. That is all not including the supplies I needed to do the finishing.
I had no delusions that I would be able to produce a top-grade replication. I just knew I wanted to try and see how it turned out. I also knew I wanted to try this ebonizing process to stain it very dark.
I started with a block of aged Ash. 8/4 x 10" x 20" and cut out the rough pieces to begin the process.
Drilling the holes for the mounting bolt and magazine tube took a very long time.
So after six months..and I have no idea how many hours....
I have this!
I also added a Pachmayr recoil pad and Carlson Extended Choke tube for trap shooting.
A difficult task and great learning experience.
I've been working on this since January of 2012 and it is almost complete.
You all know this model. Maverick 88 field model.
I had no idea how difficult it would be and I had no idea how many tools I would need to buy in order to replicate the synthetic stock and forend in a decent hard wood. I had to buy a band saw, belt/disk sander, hand planer, checkering tools, long drill bits. That is all not including the supplies I needed to do the finishing.
I had no delusions that I would be able to produce a top-grade replication. I just knew I wanted to try and see how it turned out. I also knew I wanted to try this ebonizing process to stain it very dark.
I started with a block of aged Ash. 8/4 x 10" x 20" and cut out the rough pieces to begin the process.
Drilling the holes for the mounting bolt and magazine tube took a very long time.
So after six months..and I have no idea how many hours....
I have this!
I also added a Pachmayr recoil pad and Carlson Extended Choke tube for trap shooting.
A difficult task and great learning experience.