Brian, do you have any checkering photos of this gun to share yet?

No, not yet. Maybe in a couple of weeks or so. I have been doing some checkering and other work. Just not on the GH yet. I actually just go the finish 100% done last week.

Brian,

After you got your basic pattern from the Trojan and you shaped down the pistol grip, tell us more about the rasping steps. What number/type of rasp did you start with and finish with before you starded sanding.

If I am using the incorrect wood working terminology please correct me.

My favorate tool is just one of those hobby rasps. It is flat on one side and curves on the other side. One end has a course rasp and the other end is a finer file. I got it from Sears, but they can be found many places. I have other files and rasps that I use as well, but I find this one to be my go-to tool for shaping. The rasp is good for hogging away the wood and the file is enough to smooth out the heavy scrapes, or remove small amounts of wood. Then I work with sandpapers. Scrapers do work well also.

I have every intent to closely document one of my stock jobs and post a full tutorial on it.

Thanks Brian we will all look forward to the tutorial. I actually have the two of the four in one files. Between the four-in-ones and several other files I inherited from my father in law I should have everything I need for my upcomming project. I also have a practice stock to experiment on before I get started.

Can't wait to see the checkering on your GH.

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Brian, Please check your PM's. Thanks, Tom

Brian: I'm a new member and have been refered to you as the man who might help me with a new stock? I have DH in need and also a brand X Ithaca crass I need a stock/forend. Can you make something for me. Thanks Art