Any woodworkers?

I was thinking maple as well. Just not in the know about wood.

 

Im thinking it looks more like hickory?

 

you would have to change the wood type to get it to look like that IMO.

 

Ok, would there be anyway to darken it?

 

For other applications you'd have to remove/sand the poly finish down till you are down to wood. They have tints you can add to stains but I wouldnt DIY...

 

What kind of finish do you guys like?

 

I would venture to guess hickory also (with wilcam47) due to the amount of light/dark contrast. Don't think maple would have that much. I like it as is!!!

I was also told at times back in the 60's and earlier, some floors were 'mix and match' as regard to species.....if it was a hardwood (oak, ash, hickory, maple) it may have been mixed together. My hardwood floors (1963 era house) look to be a mix of species.

 

I know a gunsmith that does thats as far as I go...I have a Huglu shotgun that has a "checked" piece in it. I say "checked" because Ive shot it a number of times and it hasnt completely broken. Thats the only one I would consider making a stock for. Other than that I wouldnt personally carve a stock for my stuff.

 

that should be easy fix I'd think. The metal clip should be secured somehow or taken out and get the right measurements for the wood. I dont know how the metal clip is secured in the grip you have.

 

like this?

 

https://www.cottagecraftworks.com/savage-model-24-walnut-forearm-forend found this site may help.

Is there any way to glue the pieces back together?

 

I'd start with the block of wood, then find the correct sized router bit, route the groove first then trim the excess off to match the original piece

 

if you dont have a router...time to get one , It would be easier to control as a block of wood, match the groove and attachment points then round the excess material off

 

I had a Woody once long time ago.. Ha ha ha

 

I can check with my local gunsmith guy. Hes got tons of stuff he works on. He probably has one in his stock pile somewhere. It might take a few days for me to get a hold of him, because its almost a sign counter sign getting a hold of him.

 

I'll get a hold of him this week. I'll let ya know what he says.

 

Ive been to his shop a couple times...if he doesnt have it, Id be surprised...problem is its going to be buried in a mountain of old stocks etc...he'll prob say if you can find it you can have it...