1. Define the term "inletting" and summarize the process.

2. Explain why it's important to perform any required metalwork on a project prior to beginning the inletting process on a stock-blank.

3. The text Customizing and Woodworking describes several precautions to minimize the risk of ruining a stock blank while inletting. Summarize the following concepts:

a. When the wood has been cut away to within 1/16^th" of the correct depth, the stocker then proceeds very slowly, frequently trying the barrel and receiver to see where the high spots are.[1]

b. The grain of wood usually requires you to [work] in one direction only...working in the opposite direction can cause you to split the wood.[2]

c. If you detect any twisting at all, you must forcibly straighten it out before progressing.[3]

d. Most centerfire bolt-action rifles have a projection...on the underside of the barrel... It is necessary that the rear surface of this projection bears snugly and accurately againt its shoulder in the stock.[4]