very very nice- what calibre is this one @Tuidog ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuidog
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very very nice- what calibre is this one @Tuidog ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tuidog
Here we go again…
Made a decent start on the latest stock. This one is for a Zastava .223 I have, that was going to be a 6x45. Will stay a .223 for now, because I’ve already got one 6x45. The ultimate plan was to build this stock and sell it off to recoup some costs of a .358 that I’m having built. It’s a nice piece of walnut, so hopefully I can resist keeping it when it’s done!
WOW!
Back onto the new stock after a week out of town with work.
Got the bottom metal inletted to 95% depth, and action inletting begun. Going well so far
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Talented individual. Keep us informed on progress please!
Will-do mate. Getting prepped for a fly-in roar trip at the end of the week, but will be into it after that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Preacher
Back from hunting, and spent a few hours on the inletting today. Action inlet roughed out and into the fine work to get a nice snug fit.
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.222 rem 1:12 twistQuote:
Originally Posted by ANTSMAN
.222 rem 1:12 twistQuote:
Originally Posted by ANTSMAN
Bit more progress this weekend.
Action and barrel now inletted down to the right depth. Happy with the fit, could be slightly tighter but pretty good.
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Pillars made up ready to fit, and made the effort to ‘time’ the action screws, because it’s the small things that matter.
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Once the pillars are glued in up against the action, just a simple matter of fine tuning the bottom metal inlet to match the pillars, and this part is done. Shaping next, the fun part!
Wowee mate- I've always wondered about lining up the screw slots!
It’s worth doing, as it makes the rifle just so much more accurate…. Yeah right! Haha
Makes absolutely no difference to how the thing works, but keeps my OCD under control :)
Pillars installed, and bottom metal now inletted to match.
Ready to hit the bandsaw
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Great stuff, I can handle the metallic parts no problem but me and wood just don't get on.
Sneak peek for those interested. Shaping up nicely
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Looking great
Minty!
coming on nice
wow you would need to know exactly what you need to achieve with shape, contours and size as once it's removed there's no going back, great looking piece of timber.
I need to stop looking at this thread =wood drool.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick
Shaping is now completed, and on to finish sanding ready for the first coat of oil.
Really happy with how it shaped up. These little actions make for a very slim light little rifle. Hopefully the photo of it next to the original plastic stock show the difference.
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you sir are one talented bugger!!
that is going to be a thing of beauty once oiled up.......very talented indeed.
Thanks guys. It easy when you really enjoy the process of building them.
man thats coming along nice
always wanted to build one, now i know where to put the tung oil :PAttachment 196176
Getting close now. Hopefully just another hour or so of sanding and then we get to really see the grain when the sealer goes on
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Nah, wooden fit!Quote:
Originally Posted by gonetropo
Sanding completed, and first coat of sealer applied. Can now see the contrast and true colour of this piece. There are a few highlights lurking in the wood, which will show up nicely once all the finish is applied.
Next update will be when it’s checkered and finished. Then it’s up for sale.
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Wow.
Bloody beautiful….. we’ll done
Beautiful job mate you have got the skills and a good eye for form and details :thumbsup:
Wicked !! A few hours gone into that !!!
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Yep, 96.5 hours to be exact. That cheek piece added at least 15 hours to the total alone. Interesting that we riflemen put so much emphasis on something that is basically 90% aesthetics!Quote:
Originally Posted by kukuwai
If I’m building a functional field focused stock for myself, a cheek piece is NOT a feature that I bother with.
Truly a great job done there mate.
I was looking forward to that oil going on and the stock coming alive , it didn't disappoint. Stunning.
Quick peek to keep the anticipation up….
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sexual !
Yeah it’s coming along nicely. Going to hard to part with this once it’s done!
damm thats looking good
