Another of my addictions - Page 2

Edward Tinker · 06-28-2010, 12:55 PM

I once saw a M1 carbine for sale that had a Mannlicher full stock on it, wish I had bought it; that style has always interested me, but don't have anything llike it, not a huge rifle guy; although I have my share

Is a nice gift to be able to make wood into something beautiful Ron!

Ed

Ron Smith · 06-28-2010, 01:02 PM

Thanks Ed,

It's kind of in my blood. My Grandad was a Cabinet Maker. He made a black walnut and mahogany coffee table for my Mother that was absolutely unbelievable.

Unfortunately, it got broken beyond repair during a move to their new house long after he had passed on.

Ron

wlyon · 06-28-2010, 01:14 PM

Ron
Excellent work!! Thats quite a piece of walnut. Working with wood is always a pleasure. And you do it very well!! Bill

Ron Smith · 06-28-2010, 01:28 PM

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the kind words. I just wish I could make it worth while, but you almost have to be a member of the Gun Maker's Guild before you can charge the big bucks.

R.G. "Bob" West and Larry Brace were both locals from Eugene, and world renowned stock carvers (both are deceased). Neither one of them would touch a stock for less than $2000 - $2500. I received some very valuable mentoring on techniques from both of them.

My first attempts were, let's say, less than satisfactory, at least to my eye. I still see one now and then pop up at local gun shows.

Ron

BogeyB · 06-28-2010, 09:28 PM

Ron,

Absolutely gorgeous work! What kind of walnut is that?

Mike

FNorm · 06-28-2010, 10:02 PM

LOL... I know about chi being out, and squeaky parts.

FN

Ron Smith · 06-28-2010, 10:04 PM

Hi Mike,

It's either Bastogne, or American Tiger Stripe. I think probably Bastogne, which is a hybrid.

Ron

the gunman · 06-29-2010, 09:26 AM

Ron you have a wonderful gift. Beautiful work

Ron Smith · 06-29-2010, 10:02 AM

Hi Richie,

I appreciate the compliment.

Thanks...

Ron

MikeP · 06-29-2010, 01:40 PM

I havr a pre 64 M70 reworked in Japan.
I wish it was original, actually.

Ron Smith · 06-29-2010, 01:48 PM

Hi Mike,

Stock carvings were popular in the late '40s and early '50s. The fleur de lys on the cheek piece is nice.

Ron

Ron Smith · 06-30-2010, 01:09 PM

I just received this email from the man I did the stock work for. My prices just went up...

"Hi Ron,

The Winchester just arrived in the USPS JEEP. The stock is superb. I cannot believe the way you created a nimble, elegant light sporting rifle out of that huge log of Walnut I sent you. You are a pro. The finish is perfect, but not flashy and equal or better than any of my custom rifles, including Griffin & Howe, Al Biesen, Wilbur Hauck, Jaeger, Wm. Bennet, etc... Now I am afraid to let another stockmaker checker it. I will have to think about this.

Keep in touch. My wife has just retired and we hope to travel up the West Coast from San Francisco next year and I would be pleased to thank you in person and have you and your wife join us for a nice meal.

Take care of yourself and best wishes,

Angus"

Ron

06-28-2010, 12:55 PM	#21
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I once saw a M1 carbine for sale that had a Mannlicher full stock on it, wish I had bought it; that style has always interested me, but don't have anything llike it, not a huge rifle guy; although I have my share Is a nice gift to be able to make wood into something beautiful Ron! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-28-2010, 01:02 PM	#22
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Thanks Ed, It's kind of in my blood. My Grandad was a Cabinet Maker. He made a black walnut and mahogany coffee table for my Mother that was absolutely unbelievable. Unfortunately, it got broken beyond repair during a move to their new house long after he had passed on. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-28-2010, 01:14 PM	#23
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Ron Excellent work!! Thats quite a piece of walnut. Working with wood is always a pleasure. And you do it very well!! Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

06-28-2010, 01:28 PM	#24
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Bill, Thanks for the kind words. I just wish I could make it worth while, but you almost have to be a member of the Gun Maker's Guild before you can charge the big bucks. R.G. "Bob" West and Larry Brace were both locals from Eugene, and world renowned stock carvers (both are deceased). Neither one of them would touch a stock for less than $2000 - $2500. I received some very valuable mentoring on techniques from both of them. My first attempts were, let's say, less than satisfactory, at least to my eye. I still see one now and then pop up at local gun shows. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-28-2010, 09:28 PM	#25
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	Ron, Absolutely gorgeous work! What kind of walnut is that? Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

06-28-2010, 10:02 PM	#26
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	LOL... I know about chi being out, and squeaky parts. FN

06-28-2010, 10:04 PM	#27
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Mike, It's either Bastogne, or American Tiger Stripe. I think probably Bastogne, which is a hybrid. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-29-2010, 09:26 AM	#28
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Ron you have a wonderful gift. Beautiful work

06-29-2010, 10:02 AM	#29
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Richie, I appreciate the compliment. Thanks... Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-29-2010, 01:40 PM	#30
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I havr a pre 64 M70 reworked in Japan. I wish it was original, actually. Attached Thumbnails

06-29-2010, 01:48 PM	#31
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Mike, Stock carvings were popular in the late '40s and early '50s. The fleur de lys on the cheek piece is nice. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-30-2010, 01:09 PM	#32
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I just received this email from the man I did the stock work for. My prices just went up... "Hi Ron, The Winchester just arrived in the USPS JEEP. The stock is superb. I cannot believe the way you created a nimble, elegant light sporting rifle out of that huge log of Walnut I sent you. You are a pro. The finish is perfect, but not flashy and equal or better than any of my custom rifles, including Griffin & Howe, Al Biesen, Wilbur Hauck, Jaeger, Wm. Bennet, etc... Now I am afraid to let another stockmaker checker it. I will have to think about this. Keep in touch. My wife has just retired and we hope to travel up the West Coast from San Francisco next year and I would be pleased to thank you in person and have you and your wife join us for a nice meal. Take care of yourself and best wishes, Angus" Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

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