Seahorse

Scrapes, files, and sands machine-shaped gunstocks to remove excess wood and impart finished appearance to surfaces: Positions and secures stock in vise. Inserts filing jigs into routed recesses and secures them with screws. Scrapes and files wood to fit surfaces flush with jigs and butt-plate and to finish curves and contours of flutes. Smooths areas of stock, using sandpaper and emery cloth. Presses stock against sanding drum to impart smooth finish to stock.

Personality Traits


High Achiever: You love the challenge of tackling difficult work.

Levelheaded: You hold your emotions in check, even in tough situations.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Salary and Education


How much does a Stock Shaper make?

Nationally: $19,000 – $41,000

Main education level: Certificate

source: US Dept of Labor


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