Custom Gunstock Carving (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Back by popular demand ten years after the publication of the original hardcover, this paperback edition of Custom Gunstock Carving gives in-depth instruction on the cutting and carving techniques that make up the gunstock carver's art--from preparing proper working conditions to selecting a pattern to the cutting itself. Author Phillip R. Eck also discusses using different types of wood, preparing the surface for carving, and locating design sources. Featuring an impressive selection of full-scale patterns, this book is essential for any shooter looking to add a personal touch to his or her weapon. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Phillip R. Eck is a self-taught artist who has been carving gunstocks for more than thirty-five years. A past director of the Maryland Rifle and Pistol Association, he lives in Baltimore. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811703487
• ISBN-13: 978-0811703482
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,296,322 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, March 2, 2000

By A Customer

This is an outstanding book for anyone interested in carving gunstocks, or actually any type of relief carving. The author takes you through the entire process in a logical sequence, with well written explanations, and great photos. There are carving exercises that teach you the basics, and then advanced carving exercises where you will actually complete beautiful carvings. Included in the book are several great patterns that the author has generously granted anyone permission to use, even commercially. I highly recommend this book!

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have To Have Book, August 13, 2004

By	Michelle Truog (Artesia, NM, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently attended an NRA sponsored class in woodcarving and checkering. This book goes beyond what I learned, which is exactly what I was looking for. If you are interested in carving gunstocks, this is a must have book.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I'd hoped for, November 21, 2007

By	R. Colbourne (Connecticut) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Custom Gunstock Carving (Paperback)

I realize that I made assumptions, based on other reviews, that this publication might run me through the process of carving a stock from a block of wood, and in particular, checkering - it doesn't. The writer assumes that you have a gunstock that you'd like to carve Deer or Elephants into with an Exacto blade, and only mentions checkering as an aside, as in (not a quote!), your stock may or may not have checkering on it - I wanted to throw it against the wall. The patterns may be useful to those interested in carving them, and the carving exercises could prove helpful to anyone new to working a blade on wood. Live and learn