Paul,
If you have a chance, pick up a couple books on stock making to help you see the layout in pictures and explanations. It is hard to describe some of the processes and decisions Art is describing without a reference of some sort. Even with the books, you will need to make some decisions for youself before cutting into the wood- dimensions at heel and toe, rollover or other cheekpiece, length of grip, cast off or cast on, etc...
The best books I've found for this are "Professional Stockmaking" by David Westbrook and "Restocking a Rifle" by Alvin Linden. Completely different styles of narration, but the books complement each other fairly well and will explain some of the details of stockmaking that will help you make the above decisions before cutting wood. Measure twice, etc....
Bob
