/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Hey all, I asked this on /k/ but I think here makes more sense.

I'm feeling restless due to Corona and want to make a new stock for my Ruger 1022. I'm thinking I'll use beech laminate and I'll go for a design similar to pic related.
I'm familiar with carpentry, my dad has been one for years and I'll have access to his workshop. However I'm no craftsman and this would be one of my biggest projects.
Anyone got tips? Either about this project or working with wood in such a manner in general.
I know things to keep in mind are barrel harmonics and stock strength. I'm mostly worries about not having any weak spots that'll crack of I drop the gun.