7mm-08 Project #9

Ebony forend tip continued

 The band saw is used to remove the majority of the waste

 Here you can see the waste pieces that were cut off

 A plane is used to bring the bottom and sides down even with the rest of the stock. Because the ebony is so hard the plane does a really nice job. 

 A straight edge is used to confirm that the tip is flush with the top, bottom, and sides of the stock. It is also used to check that the tip tapers with the lines of the stock. 

 Then facets are cut. This is the beginning of the shaping.  Starting with 2 on a 45 degree angle, then more are added until the tip almost follows the profile of the stock.

 After the facets are cut they are blended together to conform to the shape of the stock. It is important to use a straight edge so the tip has the same taper as the stock.

 Layout lines are added in preparation for the barrel channel. 

Then the barrel channel is roughed in. It will be brought to complete depth once the front of the ebony tip is complete.