First a proto-type stock is designed and built  as a "try stock" to check again the functionality of the mated metalwork and woodwork as well as "feel" "balance" and aesthetical beauty of the custom gun. When I am and the customer are satisfied with the proto-type the final wood blank is carved on a Hoenig & Rodmann pantograph.  This of course is not the final product and only after many hours of carefully executed handwork in the metal fitting, finishing and checkering is the custom gun brought to perfection.  No the custom gun is not yet finished.  The final custom gun is thoroughly tested at my 100meter shooting range to insure that the gun is safe, reliable and functions as designed.