Sherman L. Mays has been working with stocks for over forty years. In that time, he has taught many people to make gun stocks & checker, so he knows the tips and methods that will benefit you most. Sherm loves wood and writes to pass along his lifetime for skill building and knowledge about the subject. He writes for the beginner to intermediate level student but his books will be among the favorites on your work bench for life.
I wish this book was available when I was starting out. Now, I recommend it to my students at the college. Fred Zeglin, Gunmaker