I'm in the process of doing my first couple stocks from scratch, without a duplicator involved, the old fashioned way- with sharp tools and elbow grease.
While using machine tools may make the job easier, there is still a lot to learn to lay out the stock lines and action inletting.
Get a couple books on stock making and study them first, then have at it. My favorites are "Restocking a Rifle" by Alvin Linden, and "Professional Stockmaking" by Dave Westbrook. The Linden book has been out of print for quite awhile, but is available used on several sites on the internet. I found the best prices on Abebooks.com.
Just curious, why a laminated stock?- Sheister
