Xisico b26 high comb project

[AGEnthused]

This has been my first project to reshape and restain a stock, I'm not finished yet, but as I was sanding today I had a thought which was "Wow this laquer is really tough and really thick."
I've been using sandpaper, some rasps and a mora knife to do this wood working, it's pretty time consuming but I have enjoyed it so far.

[Artie]

That's why I used power equipment on mine as much as possible. Looking good, have fun!

[AGEnthused]

I've been so occupied in buying airguns I've neglected buying power tools 
Despite the lack of proper equipment I think I'm getting close to having the stock sanded.
My stain will be Red Mahogany.

[uncle paulie]

Should look great!

pv

[Artie]

She's getting there, if you're planning to shoot from a rest I've a suggestion: flatten the bottom of the forestock. I had problems shooting from a bench prior to reworking mine flat. It would rock left to right and vice-versa when grouping shots. Not so much an issue if shooting one shot or shooting off hand.

[AGEnthused]

I have also flattened the rounded part of the stock, but I may file and sand it some more.
So does anyone know if these stocks are Beech wood or Birch wood, neither is also an acceptable answer.

[Artie]

I asked Mike what kind of wood and he said "soft". All I know is mine sanded and shaped easily. It did not require sealer/conditioner for the oil stain that I applied with a rag. No blotching whatsoever as I've experienced with beech and for $80 shipped I'm not too concerned about what tree it's from.

[AGEnthused]

I've also noticed the wood is soft, for $80 these are a great deal.
I've been tempted to get more before the current batch runs out.
By tomorrow morning I will decide whether I want the color to be darker, so far this has been a fun project.

[renowntwo]

nicely done!!

[trackerbuddy]

That looks nice. I can tell you took more time shaping yours than I did shaping mine.
Did you use a wood grain filler to smooth out the open grain of the wood?

[AGEnthused]

I didn't use any wood filler, there are some scratches that didn't want to come out, I felt that more blemishes kept popping out as I sanded, I used some 500 grit paper after doing my staining, then I used three coats of semi-gloss.
For my first project I feel that it turned out well.

[Artie]

Handsome humpback there!