Thank you SO MUCH for watching my video! What woodworking projects would you like to see me do next? 🪵 🛠️ Here’s a hint for the project I’m currently in the process of filming/making: 🎶 🎼 ⌛️
I have been a woodworker and a 2nd amendment supporter for over 40 years and I just wanted to let you know you did a fabulous job on this. Its something I have always thought about doing but hesitated because of the difficulty. You made it look easy with a fabulous result.
That stock is absolutely beautiful, I love the wood grain and the hand checkering! I can truly appreciate how much time you have in making it and I don't think it could of came out any better!
Great job, Kelley. I've done more than a fair share of stock work over the years, but never had the patience to learn checkering. I'm impressed with your determination.
I was shocked how good it looked after you were done with the finish. Then i was blown away were you done the checkering as well...great job and beautiful work
I have done probably 20 stocks for Marlin Mod 60's, I am a proficient woodworker but I can say, I haven't been able to talk myself into trying the checkering, I'm afraid ill mess up and be at ground zero, you did a great job. As for the Mossberg trigger, the modern Mossberg 500 is so different than one made 30+ years ago, even in weight, I don't really know about how durable the new ones are, the old ones are almost indestructible, they were built very well, they have only made about 20 billion of them, it's an unreal amount. Great job on the stock, everything looked great
I was concerned when I got to the checkering i would just ruin the whole thing but luckily it worked out! If I had it to do over again there’s things I’d change but I’m happy with it for a first time. Thanks for watching!
Wonderful video, well done! I admire your confidence and willingness to take on such a daunting task. I've made a few stocks and understand the difficulty in fitting them precisely.
Excellent job Kelly. A really good result and of course you had that very special sense of satisfaction of having done it all yourself. Only fellow craftspeople will understand - the ultimate in personalisation. Very nice.
Great video Kelley! I too have faced the challenge of building gun stocks. Your fresh approach gave room for creativity. I received some helpful tips from you. Thank you!
Maam you done an amazing job on this video! The cinematic elements and music was beautiful! I have been wanting to try a gunstock for a long time. I have been learning checkering for a while so this video was the boost i needed to try this. That gunstock is STUNNING! Thank you for this inspiration!
Ballsie effort young woman. One only has to scratch the surface of your heritage to discover the passed on knowledge you received at your birth. This is only the beginning of your awakening. You are the sum of your ancestors. Well done.
Kelley you don't only receive your ancestors genes you also are given their thoughts and memories. This is a little known secret in life. The more you peel away the more will be revealed to you. My memories and knowledge go back as far as the Vikings and Picts. As you get older and you resist the modern noise your search will bring you great peace and happiness. The force will just pour out of you. Most people have lost the wildness, you haven't and that is why you have always been different. Edmund
Kelley, Your video is very clear and easy to understand. This was an excellent presentation. You have really good woodworking skills and I'm impressed that you took on a complicated project requiring hand tools. I'm looking forward to your next project.
It really does not matter what I think. As long as you are pleased with your work. But, I think you did an amazing job and should be extremely proud of your accomplishment. If anyone says anything negative pay no attention as they probably have no idea how to do what you did.
I definitely don’t claim to be an expert on checkering but thanks for the kind words ! You should check out Larry potterfield at midway USA to see a pro in action.
This is inspiring. I have a couple of antiques that I've been pondering the task of creating the wood hardware for them. I'm sure I'll be watching this video again when I'm closer to taking on the task. Thank you. Please make more videos like this.
You nailed it!! Super impressed with your willingness to give something out of your comfort zone a try, especially with hand tools. From a fellow woodworker and 2A supporter, well done! From, Mary P's daughter and your old childhood pal (hope that rings a bell 🥰)
You picked a very difficult project, as your first. I have been shooting for 50 years, and i am always in awe of the work of the craftsmen, who take the pieces of raw wood and turn them into works of art. My hats off to you and the fine stock and forend that was the work of your labor of love. Great job.
Thank you! It is a little strange, I know. I chose the MB500 because I figured it would easier to do the inletting to fit the forend/stock to the receiver than a typical over/under used for trap.
I'm just an old hillbilly, but I worked a little with wood. And I think you done a fine job. And I guarantee you your children will cherish that shotgun!
Very well done! I love my Mossbergs. Bought my first in pieces and turned into a bruiser of a deer gun. Your content was very easy and enjoyable to follow. Will definitely look for future work from you. Thanks.
I really give you credit for the diligence and perseverance you showed. I like the attitude that "well, the worst that could happen is I screw up and have to start over." I agree - that's the way I approach fixing things - "it doesn't work now, so how can it get worse?" There's a thing said about guys - that the way guys make friends is to do something together; work together, workout, fix something, etc. I don't think it's about guys - I think it's about people. Watching along with you building, I got the same feeling - a kindred spirit. That's what made this little video trip so special. Congratulations on your completion of a beautiful piece of work, and good luck with your TH-cam venture.
Thank you George! People love to categorize things by gender, race, etc but connection to others is all about presence, passion and the individual! We are all brothers and sisters to each other and children of god.
that was one of the prettiest stocks i've ever seen! great wood grain, sharp colors and an excellant job by the woodcrafter! you should really be proud of that the rest of your life and it will trully be a treasure when you pass it down to your family.
Hi, I'm from Cape Town South Africa. Ran a gunsmith operation for 28 years. I did not enjoy stock work but it came came with the territory. I enjoyed your video, keep up the good work.
Damnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!! Hobbiest!??? She’s flipping joking all of you!!!!! I’ve been obsessed with a pergola she built for so many years!!! I scream about it constantly! This lady is the real deal. From my heart!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much Chris! Due to the sake of storytelling, I edited out quite a few mistakes along the way and it didn’t go 100% smoothly the entire time, so it was definitely all about determination to get to the finish line.
Pięknie wykonana praca , zazdroszcze pani takiego talentu. Zawsze uwielbiam ogladac jak starymi technikami są wykonywane takie prace. Piękna osada karabinu. Pozdrawiam serdecznie
I’ve done this a few times with my own vintage restorations and the pleasure I experienced watching your efforts brought back the memories. You have a wonderful gift and I hope you already have your eye on the next project. Well done 👍🏻
Bravo, I know the feeling of feeling like your getting in over your head. It takes determination , gut's and intestinal fortitude and you have all of these gifts.
Kelley, Certainly immersion in your project revealed your attitude to imagine the details as they were presented to you. Seems like like much of your planning occurred in your dreams to sustain your confidence. Each is born with gifts and able to complete untried tasks with persistence and forethought. Knowledge is there, execution creates wisdom to share as you have done. Your Celtic music fluttered my heart as well as respiratory rate. Surely will watch for additional projects. ERIN ga’ Braugh ! Exquisite creative artistry! 🦅🙏🍀✡️
Understands and supports the Constitution, proud of her heritage, skilled woodworker, knows her way around the shop, not afraid to try new difficult things, great taste in firearms and even better taste in music. You are quite the catch.
It is nice to see a female woodworker and hunter and to find someone doing it like they use too.and I think she did good on the checkering and remember it is custom not mass production it has to have things that make it uneek
I need to carve a new stock for an old rifle. Watching you carve the stock has given me the confidence that I can take on the project. I've been a carpenter/woodworker for over 50 years, and this too would be my first attempt at a gun stock. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Well done. It looks awesome. If that is your first project it's going to be interesting to see what other firearm content your channel provides. Thank you.
I really enjoyed this video and you accomplished your goal of inspiring me! I’m an amateur woodworker and am about 1/4 through the AGI Gunsmithing course. As a clay shooter, I’d like to be able to either make or repair shotgun stocks but would also like to make a couple of rifle stocks and do a custom built gun for each of my sons as an heirloom gift. You definitely showed me what’s possible so thanks!
Very impressive craftsmanship. I am starting a late 1800's family farm gun. I have already fixed the metal, and now on to the wood. Thank you for your video.
As you said it takes a bit of courage to embark a project of this level, but you did it and it looks fantastic. This alone inspired me, and you got my interest in your channel.
Great work kelly , i,d certainly be proud to sign my name on that piece of work. dropped here buy accident as ive got my grandfathers browning pump with a broken butt , ive thought about doing and certainly has given me the inspiration.
I think you did a really great job on the gun stock. I really like your choice of wood species as well. Checkering is one of those things that I am not sure I would have the patience for. Again, great job, and keep inspiring.
Thank You for sharing your great work with fine music as well! I’ve been a cabinetmaker many years and I believe you did very well. I’ve done some checkering enough to know how complex it can be but the main tool is patience, as you found out I’m sure. Figured walnut is so beautiful and your stock is Beautiful! Thanks Again, Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Absolutely beautiful work. What's great is that you can tell that for some of the stuff you were doing it the "non-established" way and figuring it out but still achieving wonderful results in the end.
Young lady, From my seat on the couch, and after about sixty years since I started a toolmaking career, and helping a gunsmith get started, I would give you high marks. As you well know, it is impossible to finish a challenge that you avoid. I did enjoy your presentation very much. For your next video, you could start engraving. There are some very talented ladies, producing beautiful work. Stock making, checkering, and engraving can be satisfying and lucrative carriers for women, as there is not a lot of physical strength required.
Thanks for the kind words! I might do some kind of engraving work somewhere down the line. Next I’m going to tackle part 2 of my violin making series ☺️
Kelley this is absolutely incredible and truly inspiring - you never cease to amaze me with your commitment to your goals and ability to achieve excellence in anything you put your mind to. So excited to see what you do next!!!
I started on a Browning 1885, then went to a Stevens 044-1/2. It is certainly interesting to see everything taking shape as you progress, it certainly feels like one heck of an accomplishment to get it done. I can recommend to anyone wanting to try it, buy a plain piece first, as long as it is a hardwood like walnut or good hard maple, you can afford to mess it up in working on the inletting. Can also laminate some 1" walnut boards together to work with, 1x8 x6ft will be a cheap board to try out. It's worth trying. This lady did a great job, used a nice piece of wood, and definitely rewarded herself for her efforts in a big way.
@KelleyMakes you are very welcome. I've been restoring guns for a long time. I couldn't even begin to make a stock from a blank. Much less make 1 as beautiful as this 1.
I, too, like to DIY and make things. Always wanted to do a stock for my ol’ lever gun. I’ve watched a bunch of videos. This is the best I’ve seen. Mostly because you weren’t telling us how to do it, only showing us how YOU did it. Thankyou.
Thank you so much! You should definitely give it a try. I had a few moments where I was tearing out my hair a bit but overall the process went smoothly.
I've wanted to make a gunstock for the longest time. Thanks for making a video of a first time endeavor at stockmaking. You did a very good job for the first try at it. The wood is beautiful!
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Thank you SO MUCH for watching my video! What woodworking projects would you like to see me do next? 🪵 🛠️
Here’s a hint for the project I’m currently in the process of filming/making:
🎶 🎼 ⌛️
I would like you to keep the mind flowing and get to work .keep up the great content anything will do .
@@edl5074 thanks, Ed! Im hard at work in the woodshop!
Anxious to see your next project. I'm guessing a musical instrument. A guitar maybe???
@@bkw0582 thank you so much for the support! I’m currently making a violin!
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I have been a woodworker and a 2nd amendment supporter for over 40 years and I just wanted to let you know you did a fabulous job on this. Its something I have always thought about doing but hesitated because of the difficulty. You made it look easy with a fabulous result.
Thanks so much! Looking back I see things I’d change, but I’m very pleased with it being my first crack at it.
I want to work with you wood worker
Well Done , as a Gun stock checkering guy i started in my teens been doing it for 50 years. your first atempt was great.😜
What a big compliment!! Thank you so much!
If you ever wondered why expensive guns are expensive...
That was really fine work, start to finish. Thanks for filming it and letting us see.
Thank you so much! 😁
That stock is absolutely beautiful, I love the wood grain and the hand checkering! I can truly appreciate how much time you have in making it and I don't think it could of came out any better!
Thank you Steven!
Great job, Kelley. I've done more than a fair share of stock work over the years, but never had the patience to learn checkering. I'm impressed with your determination.
Thank you Rick!
I was shocked how good it looked after you were done with the finish. Then i was blown away were you done the checkering as well...great job and beautiful work
Thank you josh!
I have done probably 20 stocks for Marlin Mod 60's, I am a proficient woodworker but I can say, I haven't been able to talk myself into trying the checkering, I'm afraid ill mess up and be at ground zero, you did a great job. As for the Mossberg trigger, the modern Mossberg 500 is so different than one made 30+ years ago, even in weight, I don't really know about how durable the new ones are, the old ones are almost indestructible, they were built very well, they have only made about 20 billion of them, it's an unreal amount. Great job on the stock, everything looked great
I was concerned when I got to the checkering i would just ruin the whole thing but luckily it worked out! If I had it to do over again there’s things I’d change but I’m happy with it for a first time. Thanks for watching!
Unbelievable, seriously! Going to buy a block and give it a shot! Thanks!
That is awesome! I’d love to see how it turns out!
Wonderful video, well done! I admire your confidence and willingness to take on such a daunting task. I've made a few stocks and understand the difficulty in fitting them precisely.
Thank you so much Vaughn!
Looks like a professional did work. Your attention to detail and fearless approach made video awesome
Thank you David! 🙏
10/10 you have definitely created a treasure to be proud of and your family for years to come 🏴
Thanks so much, Adrian from wales!
I'm a machinist and woodworker, and I am very surprised to hear this was your first project with hand tools. Amazing! Very inspiring!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent job Kelly. A really good result and of course you had that very special sense of satisfaction of having done it all yourself. Only fellow craftspeople will understand - the ultimate in personalisation. Very nice.
Thanks so much, James!
Great video Kelley! I too have faced the challenge of building gun stocks. Your fresh approach gave room for creativity. I received some helpful tips from you. Thank you!
I am so glad to hear that, thank you!
Maam you done an amazing job on this video! The cinematic elements and music was beautiful! I have been wanting to try a gunstock for a long time. I have been learning checkering for a while so this video was the boost i needed to try this. That gunstock is STUNNING! Thank you for this inspiration!
Thank you so much! You should definitely go for it! You’re probably much better at the checkering than me! Lol
Ballsie effort young woman. One only has to scratch the surface of your heritage to discover the passed on knowledge you received at your birth. This is only the beginning of your awakening. You are the sum of your ancestors. Well done.
What a beautiful comment! I feel that on a very deep level. You don’t even know the half of it, ha!
Kelley you don't only receive your ancestors genes you also are given their thoughts and memories. This is a little known secret in life. The more you peel away the more will be revealed to you. My memories and knowledge go back as far as the Vikings and Picts.
As you get older and you resist the modern noise your search will bring you great peace and happiness. The force will just pour out of you. Most people have lost the wildness, you haven't and that is why you have always been different.
Edmund
Kelley,
Your video is very clear and easy to understand. This was an excellent presentation. You have really good woodworking skills and I'm impressed that you took on a complicated project requiring hand tools.
I'm looking forward to your next project.
Thank you for the thoughtful response & compliment, Art!
It really does not matter what I think. As long as you are pleased with your work. But, I think you did an amazing job and should be extremely proud of your accomplishment. If anyone says anything negative pay no attention as they probably have no idea how to do what you did.
Thank you so much Michael! Luckily haven’t gotten much negativity but it is hard to hear it when it happens. I just have to laugh it off!
Best looking stock I've ever seen on a 500, nice job !
Thanks Steve!
@@KelleyMakes It was very entertaining, so Thank You
That's amazing wood working, love it!🥰
Thanks so much Rosa!
Kelley, thanks for showing us how to do checkering! I think I am going to try it myself, all thanks to you for sharing your methods with us!
I definitely don’t claim to be an expert on checkering but thanks for the kind words ! You should check out Larry potterfield at midway USA to see a pro in action.
Excellent video - your craftsmanship, music choice, friendliness, honesty all shine through! Looking forward to your next project! Well done.
Thank you ❤
Awesome...Kelley I'm a 40 year cabinet maker / trim carpenter...I'm very impressed with your skills... thoroughly enjoyed the video...👍👍👍
Thank you mark! That’s a huge compliment! 😊
Very well done for a first time. You have a lot of talent and can only get better at it. Please keep going with the gunstocks.
Thank you so much for the encouragement!
Very impressed with your confidence, patience and skill. Beautiful piece of wood...it looks really terrific. Bravo!
Thank you so much!
You did a wonderful job and are an inspiration. I turned out beautiful!
Thank you so much! That is a huge compliment 😊
Amazing work Miss Kelly. I learn a lot from you and keep going watching you and your channel. Proud of you …!!!!
Amazing craftsmanship. Definitely have a great talent. Well done!🙌
Thanks Anthony!
This is inspiring. I have a couple of antiques that I've been pondering the task of creating the wood hardware for them. I'm sure I'll be watching this video again when I'm closer to taking on the task. Thank you. Please make more videos like this.
Thank you for the kind words Jamie! I hope my video will be of help to you!
Absolutely incredibly job, and a great job on the video! Wow!
Thank you so much Alan!
Wow! your "work arounds" and creative approach were truly impressive. Can't wait to see what comes next.
Thank you Lawrence!
You nailed it!! Super impressed with your willingness to give something out of your comfort zone a try, especially with hand tools. From a fellow woodworker and 2A supporter, well done!
From, Mary P's daughter and your old childhood pal (hope that rings a bell 🥰)
Carrie! Thank you so much ❤ oh, the good ‘ol days…
Buitiful workmanship and a nice piece of tiger grain wood 👏👏well done
Thanks John!
Well done! Your creativity and skills leave me in awe. Amazing crafts(wo)manship.
Thank you, soul sista!
You picked a very difficult project, as your first. I have been shooting for 50 years, and i am always in awe of the work of the craftsmen, who take the pieces of raw wood and turn them into works of art. My hats off to you and the fine stock and forend that was the work of your labor of love. Great job.
Thank you so much Thomas!
Absolutely great job! Well done!!! ❤
Thank you so much for watching!
One of the best things I’ve seen on TH-cam in years. Great job.
Thanks so much for the compliment!
Best looking wood I've ever seen on a Mossberg 500.
Thank you! It is a little strange, I know. I chose the MB500 because I figured it would easier to do the inletting to fit the forend/stock to the receiver than a typical over/under used for trap.
I'm just an old hillbilly, but I worked a little with wood. And I think you done a fine job. And I guarantee you your children will cherish that shotgun!
Thank you Jason!
Well as a fellow wood worker and gun owner you had my subscription with the Beretta hat you are wearing. Knowledgeable and classy. Good Job
Thank you so much! I have a beretta a400 and would love to eventually get the 694 over under.
Very well done! I love my Mossbergs. Bought my first in pieces and turned into a bruiser of a deer gun. Your content was very easy and enjoyable to follow. Will definitely look for future work from you. Thanks.
Thanks so much Craig!
I really give you credit for the diligence and perseverance you showed. I like the attitude that "well, the worst that could happen is I screw up and have to start over." I agree - that's the way I approach fixing things - "it doesn't work now, so how can it get worse?"
There's a thing said about guys - that the way guys make friends is to do something together; work together, workout, fix something, etc. I don't think it's about guys - I think it's about people. Watching along with you building, I got the same feeling - a kindred spirit. That's what made this little video trip so special. Congratulations on your completion of a beautiful piece of work, and good luck with your TH-cam venture.
Thank you George! People love to categorize things by gender, race, etc but connection to others is all about presence, passion and the individual! We are all brothers and sisters to each other and children of god.
that was one of the prettiest stocks i've ever seen! great wood grain, sharp colors and an excellant job by the woodcrafter!
you should really be proud of that the rest of your life and it will trully be a treasure when you pass it down to your family.
Thank you so much Ron! I got very lucky with the quality of the blank!
Best video I've seen on how to do a two piece stock yet. Very nice work, Thank you.
@@scotnelson3459 thanks so much! 🙏
That really came out well.
Beautiful. Good Work -
Thank you!
Hi, I'm from Cape Town South Africa. Ran a gunsmith operation for 28 years. I did not enjoy stock work but it came came with the territory. I enjoyed your video, keep up the good work.
Thanks alfie! That’s a big compliment!
Damnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!! Hobbiest!??? She’s flipping joking all of you!!!!! I’ve been obsessed with a pergola she built for so many years!!! I scream about it constantly! This lady is the real deal. From my heart!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
THANK YOUUUUUU
That was an awesome job. Definitely talented Kelley! I wish I had that stock for my Mossberg. Gorgeous!
Thanks so much Troy!
Finished product is amazing, absolutely stunning piece of wood.
Thanks mark!
Very nice work! Keep challenging yourself. You rise to the occasion.
Thank you so much - this is wise advice for all!
Love the determination you display to finish. Great craftmanship as well.
Thanks so much Chris! Due to the sake of storytelling, I edited out quite a few mistakes along the way and it didn’t go 100% smoothly the entire time, so it was definitely all about determination to get to the finish line.
That was a really nice job. Beautifully done especially being your first time. I loved the beauty of the wood
Thank you! It is a special piece of wood
Pięknie wykonana praca , zazdroszcze pani takiego talentu. Zawsze uwielbiam ogladac jak starymi technikami są wykonywane takie prace. Piękna osada karabinu. Pozdrawiam serdecznie
You were very courageous at this level of a project. Confidence shows in your final stock project. Congratulations
Thank you Eddie!
You did an outstanding job!!!
Thank you so much!
Beautiful mossberg. You do outstanding work
Thank you 🙏
I’ve done this a few times with my own vintage restorations and the pleasure I experienced watching your efforts brought back the memories. You have a wonderful gift and I hope you already have your eye on the next project. Well done 👍🏻
Thank you very much for the compliment mark!
You go Gal. God Bles those hands who made this beautiful product.
Thanks friend!
Great end result. Amazing job. Well done
Thank you so much!
Great Job! I have been a woodcarver for decades. Now I need to put them skills to work and customize my Mossberg 500. Thanks for the inspiration.
Definitely give it a try!
Great job, you have truly made that gun a keepsake
Thanks Steve!
Bravo, I know the feeling of feeling like your getting in over your head. It takes determination , gut's and intestinal fortitude and you have all of these gifts.
Thank you so much! 😄
Kelley, Certainly immersion in your project revealed your attitude to imagine the details as they were presented to you. Seems like like much of your planning occurred in your dreams to sustain your confidence. Each is born with gifts and able to complete untried tasks with persistence and forethought. Knowledge is there, execution creates wisdom to share as you have done. Your Celtic music fluttered my heart as well as respiratory rate. Surely will watch for additional projects. ERIN ga’ Braugh ! Exquisite creative artistry! 🦅🙏🍀✡️
Jerry, thank you so much for your kind words. You are right that I did see the finalized project in my dreams! Best wishes to you.
Young lady you have done a fantastic job with that. Iv been making one of a kind pieces of furniture most of my life. Your work is above mine.
Thank you so much Kevin!
You made beautiful job Kelley , especially this curving or design on the stalk😮❤
Understands and supports the Constitution, proud of her heritage, skilled woodworker, knows her way around the shop, not afraid to try new difficult things, great taste in firearms and even better taste in music. You are quite the catch.
What can I say… my husband is a lucky guy! 😉
It is nice to see a female woodworker and hunter and to find someone doing it like they use too.and I think she did good on the checkering and remember it is custom not mass production it has to have things that make it uneek
Thanks so much Robert!
You can be proud of that work for sure! That first range day jitter... I get that. I put together a 1911 from scratch a few years ago. Great job!
Thank you so much! Love the username btw!
Fantastic job, congrats! I’ve been making a living by working with my hands for 40 years and I wouldn’t even tackle checkering! lol 👍🏼
Haha thank you so much!
I need to carve a new stock for an old rifle. Watching you carve the stock has given me the confidence that I can take on the project. I've been a carpenter/woodworker for over 50 years, and this too would be my first attempt at a gun stock. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Best of luck my friend! Thanks for watching
Professional Gunsmith for 31 years, and you did an absolutely amazing job!! Congratulations young lady!!
Thank you steve! That’s a big compliment!
Well done. It looks awesome. If that is your first project it's going to be interesting to see what other firearm content your channel provides. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Stephen!
Great job! Truly an upgrade to your mossberg! Looking forward to more of your clean and straight forward videos. Really enjoyed watching!
Thank you so much David! Hopefully I’ll be posting the next one in the next week or so!
Watching you make that was therapeutic. Nicely done!
Glad you enjoyed it Brian!
Great job. Your work is amazing. Talented young lady
Thank you Gary!
GORGEOUS piece of wood, and beautiful craftsmanship!! Nice work!!
Thank you so much!
I really enjoyed this video and you accomplished your goal of inspiring me! I’m an amateur woodworker and am about 1/4 through the AGI Gunsmithing course. As a clay shooter, I’d like to be able to either make or repair shotgun stocks but would also like to make a couple of rifle stocks and do a custom built gun for each of my sons as an heirloom gift. You definitely showed me what’s possible so thanks!
Thank you Nolan, best of luck on your woodworking adventures!
Bravo! Excellent at so many levels... from start to finish. And a real woman with a true fighting spirit in "The American Way"
Thank you so much, Gerald! ❤
Very impressive craftsmanship. I am starting a late 1800's family farm gun. I have already fixed the metal, and now on to the wood. Thank you for your video.
Best of luck to you!
As you said it takes a bit of courage to embark a project of this level, but you did it and it looks fantastic. This alone inspired me, and you got my interest in your channel.
Thank you so much! I shocked myself that I didn’t have any major mess-ups along the way!
Wow. Just wow! Beautiful project and a beautiful result. Congratulations.
Nice job! Your craftsmanship and editing skills are top notch!
Thank you so much!
Great work kelly , i,d certainly be proud to sign my name on that piece of work. dropped here buy accident as ive got my grandfathers browning pump with a broken butt , ive thought about doing and certainly has given me the inspiration.
Thank you so much! Getting started is the hardest part!
What an amazing job! Especially for your first video!!!
Thanks so much friend!
I think you did a really great job on the gun stock. I really like your choice of wood species as well. Checkering is one of those things that I am not sure I would have the patience for. Again, great job, and keep inspiring.
The checkering took roughly 15 hours for me to complete, and now looking back I see things I would change! Thank you so much for watching
Excellent job, I have an old single barrel shotgun that needs a new stock, you've given me the incentive to try it. Thanks.
That is awesome! Follow your passion!
Thank You for sharing your great work with fine music as well! I’ve been a cabinetmaker many years and I believe you did very well. I’ve done some checkering enough to know how complex it can be but the main tool is patience, as you found out I’m sure. Figured walnut is so beautiful and your stock is Beautiful! Thanks Again, Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Thanks so much davey jo! Cabinet makers have my respect! Everything must be so precise.
@@KelleyMakes You should talk Brother Peter! You have some very precise work yourself in quite a few areas! Master of Kelly Station.
Absolutely beautiful work. What's great is that you can tell that for some of the stuff you were doing it the "non-established" way and figuring it out but still achieving wonderful results in the end.
Thank you so much! Yeah, i winged it pretty much the entire time, haha. Thanks for watching
Great job! Both the craftsman ship and video were great!
Thanks so much!
Great effort for your first stock.
I really liked how you didn’t hold back or compromise your design especially the checkering.
Thank you so much Simon!
Great video. One of the better ones I’ve watched on the topic. Great work.
Thank you so much, that is a big compliment!
Young lady,
From my seat on the couch, and after about sixty years since I started a toolmaking career, and helping a gunsmith get started, I would give you high marks. As you well know, it is impossible to finish a challenge that you avoid. I did enjoy your presentation very much. For your next video, you could start engraving. There are some very talented ladies, producing beautiful work. Stock making, checkering, and engraving can be satisfying and lucrative carriers for women, as there is not a lot of physical strength required.
Thanks for the kind words! I might do some kind of engraving work somewhere down the line. Next I’m going to tackle part 2 of my violin making series ☺️
Kelley this is absolutely incredible and truly inspiring - you never cease to amaze me with your commitment to your goals and ability to achieve excellence in anything you put your mind to. So excited to see what you do next!!!
Thank you Justin for the support as always!!
I started on a Browning 1885, then went to a Stevens 044-1/2. It is certainly interesting to see everything taking shape as you progress, it certainly feels like one heck of an accomplishment to get it done. I can recommend to anyone wanting to try it, buy a plain piece first, as long as it is a hardwood like walnut or good hard maple, you can afford to mess it up in working on the inletting. Can also laminate some 1" walnut boards together to work with, 1x8 x6ft will be a cheap board to try out. It's worth trying. This lady did a great job, used a nice piece of wood, and definitely rewarded herself for her efforts in a big way.
That is a great piece of advice! I’ve said since the beginning of this project that I got lucky every step of the way!
That stock is absolutely beautiful. You did an amazing job on it. Great video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Charles!
@KelleyMakes you are very welcome. I've been restoring guns for a long time. I couldn't even begin to make a stock from a blank. Much less make 1 as beautiful as this 1.
@@charlessexton1719 you’ll only know if you give it a try!
@@KelleyMakes I will if I ever have to replace 1.
Great job Kelley! Bravo
Thanks so much! 😊
Top work.
Beautifully paced and explained.
Youve given me confidence to have a go.
Thanks so much David!
I, too, like to DIY and make things. Always wanted to do a stock for my ol’ lever gun. I’ve watched a bunch of videos. This is the best I’ve seen. Mostly because you weren’t telling us how to do it, only showing us how YOU did it. Thankyou.
Thank you so much! You should definitely give it a try. I had a few moments where I was tearing out my hair a bit but overall the process went smoothly.
I've wanted to make a gunstock for the longest time. Thanks for making a video of a first time endeavor at stockmaking. You did a very good job for the first try at it. The wood is beautiful!
Thanks so much Dan!