Traditional Gunstocking with Mark Silver

Mark Silver presents an innovative re-creation of 18th century techniques of gunstocking. 2 hrs 18 mins, 2 discs, DVD format.

Accomplished gunsmith Mark Silver demonstrates 18th century techniques of shaping, inletting and design of a flintlock rifle gunstock. Beginning with the barrel inlet in a curly maple blank, Silver uses handsaws, planes, drawknives, spokeshaves, rasps, gouges and chisels to shape the stock. Also covers inletting the buttplate and lock.