1 1/16in - 1in - ANSWER-Which sizes of chisels and gouges are mostly used to carve
gunstocks?
1 hour - ANSWER-When using checkering-pattern decals, how long should you wait
after the decal has been attached to the stock before starting to cut the lines?
1/32 - 1/16 inches - ANSWER-When inletting a gunstock with glass bedding, how much
clearance should be left in the barrel channel and behind the recoil lug?
12 - 15 degrees - ANSWER-To what angle should the cutting edge of a straight skew
chisel be ground on both sides of the blade?
14 - ANSWER-The pull on most American firearms is about ------, which is about right
for the average male.
18 and 24 - ANSWER-In general, checkering for hunting rifles should be between
________ liner per inch
20 - ANSWER-Which of the following lpi patterns is not considered "decorative
checkering"?
3/8 inch. - ANSWER-What is the recommended diameter of wooden dowels used to
repair broken stocks at the pistol grip?
60 cutter - ANSWER-When cutting the basic outline for a carving pattern, what type of
veining tool should be used?
A birch dowel coated with epoxy inserted through the break. - ANSWER-When repairing
a break at the pistol grip on a rifle stock, what should be used to strengthen the repair
besides epoxy?
A checkering cradle - ANSWER-What is the best device to hold a gunstock during the
checkering process?
A dent in wood is merely a compression of [wood fibers], and the application of [steam]
to the area will cause the fibers to [swell] and rise to the surface of the wood. -
ANSWER-A dent in wood is merely a compression of ----, and the application of ----- to
the area will cause the fibers to ------- and rise to the surface of the wood.
A metal plate that fits on the butt of a gunstock to protect the edges but is hollow in the
center portion of the plate. This inside area usually shows checkered wood. - ANSWER-
Which of the following is a good description of a skeletonized buttplate?
, A skeletonized grip cap. - ANSWER-One type of gunstock furniture that matches a
skeletonized buttplate is:
A soft-bristle toothbrush. - ANSWER-What tool is normally used to apply gunstock finish
to a checkered area on the gunstock?
After the barrel, receiver and trigger guard have been inlet. - ANSWER-When are heel
and comb cut?
All metal parts should be removed from the gunstock. - ANSWER-What should be done
before any finish is removed from a gunstock under repair?
All the above - ANSWER-To begin the design of a rifle stock, what are some of the
factors you must consider?
American walnut - ANSWER-The traditional stock wood today is still
American, English, and French. - ANSWER-What are the three types of basic
checkering patterns used on modern firearms?
An extension of the buttstock, attached to the butt of the stock to extend trigger pull
and/or cushion recoil. - ANSWER-Which of the following definitions describes a recoil
pad?
Ask for a second person to assist in the procedure. - ANSWER-
B-square Co - ANSWER-An excellent swivel installation tool kit is available from
____________. This kit enables sling swivels to be installed quickly on any stock
without risk of damage.
b. To bring the sight to eye level. - ANSWER-Why is some drop at heel necessary in all
gunstocks?
Bedding - ANSWER-as applied to gunstocks, refers to the methods used to mate the
metal (barrel and action) to the wood.
bedding - ANSWER-The ------ of the barrel and receiver is very important to ensure
good accuracy and prevent damage to the stock under the rifle recoil.
Before the shaping and inletting is started - ANSWER-When inletting or shaping a
gunstock, perform all metal work (bluing, machining, etc.):
belt/disk sander - ANSWER-A ------- is a favorite tool in gun shops to smooth down
replacement pieces for gunstock.
Blocking chisel - ANSWER-One of these items is not good for repairing a stock:
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