Laminated gun stock

Never built a gunstock but I’ve used Padauk in turnings and tool handles. Beautiful wood, but it is a real pain when it comes to cleaning the shop after sanding. That dust will stick to teflon (joke).
I would always wipe down with DNA or acetone prior to glueup. Have not had a prob with glue failure.
Remember that padauk will darken to a wonderful deep color over time.
Very stable wood in my experience.
How are ya going to finish the stock? BLO and wax has been my choice.
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us

I’ve never worked with that wood bamajoey but I would wipe the jointed edges/faces with acetone to remove the natural oils from the wood. I would also use a waterproof glue such as Titebond III.

As I say, I have never used this wood before and therefore not familkiar with its qualities but that would be the way I would go, of course there may be some helpfull soul on the forum who can provide bespoke advice.

Good luck either way.

David

-- No one plans to fail, they just, just fail to plan

Thanks for the info.
I will be using EMTECH EM6000 a water based acrylic laquer made by Target Coatings. This product is not available unless ordered from Target Coating, but it is an excellent product. Which glue would you recommend using on the Padauk?

-- Joey

I’ve only worked with padauk a little but I’ve used Titebond II and III without any issues. Like everyone else said, wipe it down with acetone first to get the oils off. Be sure to put up pictures when you’re finished, because that’s going to be a beautiful stock.

-- David

This is a stock I build several months ago. The new one will be very similar. I hope the pictures post…..http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz212/bamajoey/IMG_7048ae.jpg!

-- Joey

my suggestion is to send a PM to HalDorgherty (maybe spelled wrong) but he works on gun stocks a fair amount and probably has some good insight…...

-- Measuring twice and cutting once only works if you read the tape correctly!

Thanks MOJOE, I have already contacted Hal.

-- Joey

Well I finally finished the stock. It took a little longer than I had anticipated but I think it turned out well. The grain was a little more of a problem to fill than I thought it would be.

-- Joey