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Topic: Left handed?
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Replies: 3
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PostForum: 16ga. Guns   Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 1:30 pm   Subject: left handed
IF done well, even GA heat will not affect a bend on a gunstock. Most of the stocks I bend must be hotter than 275 degrees to get the wood to bend well. I know it gets hot there...but.....

If the ...
Topic: Pitch
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Replies: 15
Views: 12414

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 8:52 am   Subject: Pitch
Good Morning gents! Thanks for the good words. Set up an appointment. April 21-May6 is booked already. Everything else is open.

Dennis Earl Smith
The Stock Doctor
Topic: Sauer trigger guard mateial - repair needed
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Replies: 10
Views: 10557

PostForum: 16ga. Guns   Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:50 am   Subject: Horn
I have repaired some in the past. I have found that the guards sold by Galazan are in need of "adjusting" to make them work well. "Adjusting" is a pain and multi time endeavor. ...
Topic: Xmas give away, pick a number.
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Replies: 96
Views: 48005

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:59 am   Subject: Xmas give away, pick a number.
Charles, thought often of you last weekend as I hunted with your excellent 16 GA loads built for Bill Hanus. I choose 317,please. Merry Christmas from a wet PNW.
Topic: Stock maker
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Replies: 15
Views: 15311

PostForum: 16ga. Guns   Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:23 am   Subject: Stock maker
Everyone listed are top notch makers. Choosing one of them would not be a mistake. Ask questions. I would be a pleasure to help you find someone you will enjoy working with....even if is not myself ...
Topic: Good Folk, A Thank You
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Replies: 4
Views: 3937

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:04 am   Subject: Good Folk, A Thank You
This past week I had the privilege to meet two members of the 16 GA Society in Independence, MO. Charlie is the owner of the C.R. Gunshop. The other gentleman either works there or was visiting ...he ...
Topic: 10th Anniversary- 16ga.com
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Replies: 33
Views: 22816

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:08 am   Subject: 10 years!
Thank you, Doug. This is the first site to visit every day.
Topic: R. Gale Lock Company - Early American Stain
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Replies: 5
Views: 5447

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 7:18 am   Subject: R. Gale Lock Company - Early American Stain
Yes, I have used it. It is not the same color and is darker brown than red. It has red in it. It is just not at bright as the Pilkington stain. You may also try Fiebring Ox-blood or Behlen Ox blood ...
Topic: Minor gunstock repair question.
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Replies: 18
Views: 12678

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 7:57 am   Subject: Minor gunstock repair question.
There is never only one way to do something. I constantly have to remove oil from gunstocks in order to make repairs last. Each is an adventure in what method will work with that piece of wood. I h ...
Topic: Gunsmith to bend Remington 31L?
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Replies: 7
Views: 6700

PostForum: 16ga. Guns   Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:18 pm   Subject: Gunsmith to bend Remington 31L?
Yes, I did re-inlet the 31. Bending is not an option for Win 12, Rem 870, Rem1100, and the like because of the design of the stock to metal fit. The re-inletting is the easiest way to accomplish the ...
Topic: Stocks from blanks?
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Replies: 10
Views: 10775

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 8:16 am   Subject: Stocks from a blank
As a professional stockmaker, let me say the advise about Donnie Gemes is correct. Having known Donnie( personally and professionally) for the past 17 years, I can agree he/his shop does good work. ...
Topic: Stock repair for 16 ga 1100
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Replies: 8
Views: 6061

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:54 pm   Subject: Remington 1100
If the gentleman in NY is not available to help. Contact me. I provide this service as a full time occupation.
Topic: Ole Ben Passed Away this month .
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Replies: 24
Views: 19675

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:56 pm   Subject: Ole Ben
Losing a mentor/friend is never easy. Forever in your heart, forever in your teaching of others.

Dennis
Topic: Stock modification
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Replies: 11
Views: 7872

PostForum: 16ga. General Discussion   Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 1:49 pm   Subject: Stock alteration
Can be done. I do it all the time. Full service stockmaker. 541-483-2182 Down or up/ left or right. Each bend is $195. About two weeks in the shop right now.

Dennis Earl Smith
Topic: Wooden Stock Extension
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Replies: 16
Views: 12178

PostForum: 16ga. Guns   Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2013 7:17 pm   Subject: Stock Extensions
Anybody notice how many of the last suggested craftsmen are American Custom Gunmaker's Guild Professional Members? I did! I am proud to be part of that same organization.
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