1: Sanding and carving (HOW-TO) CARVED RIFLE STOCK

This was the original maple stock from a Glenfield Marlin 1973 Model 60. It had seen better days and was going to be thrown away. I had an idea to carve something into it, and it has been a work in progress for at least 3 months. I inlayed copper wiring and aluminum into it for some shiny bits, and stained and refinished it. I also had a candid family portrait laser etched into it. It is now fit to be a family heirloom, to be passed down.

Dremmel tool: https://a.co/d/1Z3Yu6A

Minwax wipe on poly clear gloss: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Minwax-Wipe-On-Poly-Oil-Based-Polyurethane-Finish-Gloss-Clear-1-Quart/40674463?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1609&adid=22222222222000000000&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=10352200394&wl4=pla-1103028060075&wl5=&wl6=&wl7=&wl10=Walmart&wl11=Online&wl12=40674463_10000001673&wl14=minwax%20wipe%20on%20poly%20clear%20gloss&veh=sem&msclkid=39e3350aa521153ead5a530be2ed2e48&gclid=39e3350aa521153ead5a530be2ed2e48&gclsrc=3p.ds

Rigid drill: https://a.co/d/dQcoBvn

Rigid orbital sander: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-3-Amp-Corded-5-in-Random-Orbital-Sander-with-AIRGUARD-Technology-R26011/100053683#overlay

Bucktool bench belt sander: https://a.co/d/1ukWAr7

12 Inch ratcheting bar clamp: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-ratcheting-bar-clampspreader-62123.html?_br_psugg_q=12+inch+clamp