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. He 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 is a detailed guide to the gunstock carver's art-from descriptions of proper working conditions and tools to explanations of design selection, pattern making, and a wide variety of cutting methods. He also offers a gallery of ready-to-use, full-scale patterns for buttstock and grip carvings and decorative accents and borders.

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.