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Unread 02-21-2013, 04:43 PM   #1
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I've seen a number of web sites offering a large selection of grade and wood type of both rifle and shotgun blanks for sale.

When I had Lawrence Del Grego do a total restoration (it really needed it) on my grandfather's 16 ga. VH, Lawrence asked me (over the phone) what grade of wood did I want. I just said (being new to the restoration game) "Lawrence, I want something with some decent grain in it, something better than field grade but less then the highest grade, you pick it out, I trust your judgement." About a month later Lawrence called me and said he had picked out a nice piece of wood from a recent suppply he had received, that I would like it etc. I said fine".

Now that I've had a chance to get 'spoiled" by the likes of Spencer, Purtill, Frey, Roemig and Supsonski I have a little more education and healthy respect for the quality of the wood they have on their high grade Parkers.

Is it fairly common in this business of restoration and stock making and especially when you're dealing with someone long distance to have the stockmaker select the wood in the particular grade and type you may specify? How common is it for the customer to purchase his/her own blank and furnish it to the stockmaker? Warranty issues aside for the moment on customer supplied blanks, is this a common practice for customers to supply their own blanks?

How reliable are these independent companies on the web that offer stock blanks? I'd hate to buy a blank that looks terrific but has not been 'cured' sufficiently and only cracks down the road.

By the way, I was very satisfied with Lawrene's selection.
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It's not uncommon at all but you need to know the reputation of the seller. The stock blank must be at a certain humidity level and aged for a period of years. The blank must also be the correct size for your measurements. They usually wet the stock to bring out the grain and send you pictures. Again, deal with a reputable supplier.
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Chuck, does somewhere around 8% humidity sound right?
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Allen, looks like 10% is about right. Here is a link to a well respected stock supplier. http://www.gunstockblanks.com/
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Thanks Chuck, I saw his web site earlier today. Googled up a large list of blank suppliers. I think the next Parker project gun I pick up that requires new wood, I'll select the blank and furnish it.
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Allen:
Please Google Cecil Fredi of Las Vegas. He is THE man for wood. And I personally endorse him. Fair prices, too.

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Kensal, I saw his web site too! Thanks, a
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Please Google Cecil Fredi of Las Vegas. He is THE man for wood. And I personally endorse him. Fair prices, too.

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He is the man to go to
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I will, I will !!!
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Guys, Cecil Fredi is the guy the link was for
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