I have a 75 year-old French walnut stock blank that has been following me around the country since I took it out of my Dad's gun room after he died. I'm ready to use it finally now that I'm settled down.
I once read a comment from a stockmaker that older blanks get too hard (ultra low moisture content) and can't be worked. I wonder if it is usable or has gotten too dry over the years.
Is this concern valid - and how will I know if my stock has passed its "use by" date?
Last edited by Bruce in WV; 03/10/16 09:03 PM.
