How do they make laminated stocks?

[aka108]

Also a good method to make off grade wood into something with a nice appearance. I've seen some really beautiful laminates.

 

[UnTainted]

great info, thx

My buddy has a new Sako 85 hunter with the laminated stock. From my perceptions of it, and shooting it, I find it pleasing. I haven't done any torture tests to assure myself of strength, but it seems that it would work at least as well as the solid stock.

Good information all ya'll! I've really enjoyed this thread.

 

[HankC]

I would be interested to know how do they dye the veneer to get the color deep into wood and what kind of dye that would not interfere with bonding.

 

[Gewehr98]

Hank, I've wondered about that myself.

Thin layers of blond birch, which I would suppose take to color fairly easily. One could ask Rutland, but something tells me they're not going to give away their trade secrets.