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Does/should un-stabilized spalted tamarind need to be cored for strength? Looking to use this for both the forearm and the handle. Pretty light - so I thought I'd ask the pros. Thanks! Ken

Todd at MidAmerica Pool has a unit setup for just that. I've got one of his bigger ones and they ae well built with GREAT customer service. midamericapool.com

Thanks to all for your responses. Very helpful. Special Thanks to Mr. Tonkin for the dia reference information!! Appreciate the willingness to share and educate! ken

Hobbyist here – with another question, this time regarding installing points on a forearm. Have researched and feel reasonably comfortable with the layered veneers, joining them at a 45 for the inset and shaping the solid block for the point. Now comes cutting the tapered V-grooves to accept...

Thanks. Have that coming for customer approval. Just trying to get "ahead of the questions" to determine if any maroon existed that I couldn't find. Thanks!

Have a customer who wants an ASU color themed butt - with a maroon linen wrap. I have been unable to locate a supplier of maroon Irish linen wrap. Any thoughts on a current supplier? As always - Many Thanks! Ken

Ah! Misread the original question (much like in high school a few years ago!) Thanks for the additional info on the butt recommendations. ken

Thanks All! Exactly what I was looking for! ken

Question for those that core. Exploring the potential of setting up to core. If the goal is to core a .625 hole – with a .625 gun drill - can this be done with just the .625 gun drill? Or will it require step drilling with multiple drills? Some much to learn.....so little time. Thanks! Ken

Follow-on query Please allow a follow-on question, for a bit of personal edification. How does one (who knows what they are doing) remove the original pin?

Thanks Great information already! Thanks! I overlooked an obvious permutation to my question. I've been focused on heavier woods, naturally needing a lighter core. Never occurred to me that the opposite existed as well. So much to learn, so little time! Thanks again! Ken

For those of you who core - couple of questions: What is your material of choice for the core itself? What type of adhesive do you prefer? Still learning what question to ask! Thanks! Ken

Oil finish Many gunstocks use a product known as Tru-oil - which is a blend of linseed and natural oils. Dries pretty fast and remains clear. Waterproof as well. Have used it on pens for years when I wanted a hard, gloss finish. Fairly easy to locate - just google it. Hope this helps.

Thanks for all the input. Managed to "jack it up" and free things up. So much to learn...so little time! Ken

That's the default approach - thought I'd inquire if the veterans knew of a "better way." Thanks! Ken

Was brought a shaft whose insert now "spins" when threaded onto the butt. Seems as though the insert has lost its secured connection. Do not know if insert is/was threaded or not. Is there a recommended method of removing a problem insert? Still learning as the challenges continue. Thanks - Ken

Thank for the replies! Off to make some more chips!

Thanks for the reply. Using a 5/15x14 self centering pin from Atlas Billiard supplies.

New kid on the block here with what is probably a simple question regarding joint pin installation. Task ahead is to install a 5/16 x 14 self-centering pin. Understand and can achieve the boring successfully, but not having much luck in identifying the appropriate tap drill for the 5/16 x 14...