Walnut for Shank Extension?

marks · Post by **marks** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 6:29 pm

I've got some walnut, and was wondering if anyone has ever used it for a shank extension. If so, what were your results and/or opinions for this purpose?

Lakemonster · Post by **Lakemonster** » Mon Oct 11, 2004 9:28 pm

I personally think walnut is more pretty than it is strong.

I make rifle stocks and pistol grips as well .. and I use walnut for that....

Thing about walnut is it splits easily along the grain..... I also would be concerned about how quickly the mortise would wear out .. or worse.. break.

I would definately only use it "cross-grain" for what you are looking at.

my .02

marks · Post by **marks** » Wed Oct 13, 2004 4:19 am

Good points LakeMonster. Thanks for the feedback.