Thread: DIY Carbon Fiber Rifle Stock

Originally Posted by robhughes-games

if you leave the mold open on the rear and barrel channel you can glue the two halves together oce the resin has gone off enough to be able to trim the molds. that way the bond is a little stronger as the resin is chemically bonding both sides together vs mechanically

Thanks, that is a good idea. When I make my next mold I will probably do a few things differently.

Hey all, I am still planning to go ahead and make a carbon fiber stock, but unfortunately I got stuck half way through moving house with COVID-19, so all my tools etc.. have been packed away. Hopefully we can move once at level 3 lockdown, then first project will be to make a carbon fiber stock. Added to this I have been busy at work being part of the essential service group.
Thanks,

primo!

@superdiver

Did you find when you made the mold that you had any issue with shrinkage of the resin?

Originally Posted by robhughes-games

Did you find when you made the mold that you had any issue with shrinkage of the resin?

No, did not get any shrinking.

Sako's method of making the carbonlight stock is pretty cool. Foam core, seamless carbon socks for the layers they have a video on youtube but don't give away all their secrets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiDDkqeeEDY

is that loose carbon sock that the sako factory is using freely available?
Iv only seen sheets available

Originally Posted by Bill999

is that loose carbon sock that the sako factory is using freely available?
Iv only seen sheets available

I doubt it would easily be available. Race yacht builders would be a source for that info.

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I had a quick look on line and found this.
https://www.fibreglast.com/category/...ow-and-sleeves

Mean as man!

Great skills @Robojaz . Very impressive

Hey @Robojaz did you ever get any further on your second stock?

Tapping my foot here how’s the move gone? @Robojaz