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Hope I'm not asking for any trade secrets, but how does one hide the glue line when adding an extension ? When ever I do it, it always shows. Any help would be much appreciated. Paul
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Either you live with it or have someone like Mark Larson faux grain it. This is what I did when someone cut the stock to 12 1/2" 
Last edited by JDW; 03/30/13 01:24 PM.
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Travis Sims might comment Lefever before  After 
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keep it simple and keep it safe...
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I have been asking the same questions about wood extensions. It is hard to match the wood in the first place and the glue line is something I always thought we would have to live with but now I see there are "options".
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I have been asking the same questions about wood extensions. It is hard to match the wood in the first place and the glue line is something I always thought we would have to live with but now I see there are "options".
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We know that Mark Larson can paint them, but who can make the extension invisible? I understand Mark doesn't do that part.
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No, that's exactly what Mark does do. He has an EE Lefever of mine right now that has a real poorly matched extension that I picked up pretty cheap. He says you won't see it when he is done.
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Please review this
http://www.marklarsongunart.com/#!extension-blending-portfolio
since the link has a # sign in it, you will have to copy and paste to see
Mike
Last edited by skeettx; 03/30/13 07:30 PM.
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When it comes blending an extension and when it comes back from Mark Larson it looked wonderful, and still does.
However if it is a heavily used gun the epoxy coat will take its nicks and the line where the extension meets the buttstock it will become visable over time in the right light if you know it is there.
I see the use of an extension a good interim step on an otherwise unshootable gun. On a field grade gun whether blended or not it is an excellent long term option.
On a high grade gun it is an option that allows you to shoot the gun until you decide if you like it enough to restock it. Moreover given the waiting time for some craftsmen the extension is the only option until they can do the job. Further Mark Larson's blending wile not a permanent solution for a high grade gun is one I took and I am very happy with the result.
Michael Dittamo
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