Thread: Howa Mini action - Carbon Stock Project

Awesome work, what is your plan for joining the two halves together? Are you going to do any fill in the buttstock/forend areas to reduce to hollow sound?

Originally Posted by SixtyTen

Awesome work, what is your plan for joining the two halves together? Are you going to do any fill in the buttstock/forend areas to reduce to hollow sound?

best thing would be to glue a hip flask in the butt stock, fill to the brim of the spirit of your choosing and enjoy. just need to make sure you finish it all so it doesn't slosh!

Originally Posted by SixtyTen

Awesome work, what is your plan for joining the two halves together? Are you going to do any fill in the buttstock/forend areas to reduce to hollow sound?

The 2 halves of the mould are bolted together and then 2 layers of cloth laid over the join. I think I've cocked up here but will see what happens.

I'll fill the hollow shell with spray can expanding foam. I know there are better products to use that will make a nice chemical bond with the epoxy.
In this case I'm relying on it being encased and having a mechanical bond inside the stock. From my first attempt I found filling the hollow areas with foam makes a world of difference.