Publications

Jose Valencia’s book, Carving Gunstocks, Power Techniques  will show you how to carve scrolls and basketweave using the High Speed Drill.

With 250 clear color photos and concise text, Jose Valencia takes readers through all the steps necessary to create unique carvings on rifle or shotgun stocks. Learn to create and apply patterns, remove factory checkering, and use a high speed power pen and accompanying bits to create elaborate scroll, basket weave, and maple leaf patterns, along with realistic wildlife carvings. Adapting patterns to curved surfaces, sanding, and finishing techniques are also shown and explained.  Patterns are provided for each of the carvings. A color photo gallery is also provided for further inspiration. Once readers have mastered the techniques for carving and finishing these patterns, they will be able to transform standard gunstocks into works of art that will be appreciated for generations.Call 480-415-4245 to order your autographed copy today!  The price is only $25 and that includes shipping.Or you can mail your check or money order to Jose Valencia Studio, 2825 Playing Otter Ct.  Kissimmee, FL  34747 and include your name and return address.


In the News

 

 

Jose Valencia was chosen to carve a Mining scene on the lid of a recreation of a Wells Fargo Trunk Museum style display case for the Colt Collectors Association 2007 Reno Auction Firearm.


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Jose Valencia featured in SHOOT magazine.

 

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