You might want to read some of Daryl wongs post, Daryl is one of the better known professional custom gun builders.
http://forums.deeperblue.net/homemad...tml#post535019.
It is good to experiment with different woods but there are reasons why the popular gun building woods are used.
Modern low viscosity epoxies will work with many woods but bear in mind that the denser the wood the less the glue will penetrate. Polyurethane glues work well with dense hardwoods but you need plenty of clamp pressure.
Professional builders tend to stick with tried & tested construction & materials - you dont want a bent gun or a delaminating stock when your reputation is at stake!
Mixing woods looks cool but is not a preferred method because woods of different density's & oil content will no be as stable as reversed laminates cut from one stock piece of wood.
However If you are not selling your gun you will have some leeway as long as your construction methods are sound - good luck & get some pics up.
