It would be a fun project...especially when not pressed for time. Cannot remember where I read the info but carving from a blank is satisfying but you need to know how to lay out the various parameters for proper fit such as LOP, drop at comb and heel, cast and pitch. May as well make it fit you! I'm far from an expert but I have been successful not only making a Baker stock from a blank but I cut the blank from a walnut stump and had it drying in my shop for over 20 years. Much fun in the long run.
Just do some research and take your time.
And yes, I did have the old beat up and glued back together stock as a guide which helped a lot!
Last edited by SamW; 11/29/16 12:53 PM.
