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   stug liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step eleven Making the inlet moulds Now this bit was theoretically easy, but in practice just about broke me! I’ll get to why that was shortly. Anyway, the idea with this step is to cast a two...

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   takbok liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   There’s been a number of threads on this in the past, but I thought I’d put together a ‘build along’ on how I made mine. Building a composite stock is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and...

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   Husky1600 liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step eleven Making the inlet moulds Now this bit was theoretically easy, but in practice just about broke me! I’ll get to why that was shortly. Anyway, the idea with this step is to cast a two...

   Liked On: 02-06-2021, 11:25 PM

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   Friwi liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step 10 The big reveal! There is just something special about breaking a composite part out of a mould. I know I’m addicted to it, it never stops being exciting for me! After at least 12-18...

   Liked On: 02-06-2021, 07:17 PM

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step nine Trimming and joining the halves Right, now that the two halves have been layed-up, it’s time for a bit of waiting..... What you are waiting for is for the resin in the laminate to...

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step eight The good sh*t!! Right lads, time to really roll up the sleeves and get serious! It’s time to build a stock. Mould prep is slightly different at this stage, still the same 4 coats of...

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step seven Prep the mould Because I’m pretty OCD, I got some 1500grit wet and dry and polished up the inside mould surfaces. There was slight grain patterns left from the original, so I cut that...

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   The moment of truth!!!!! Splitting the mould After another 24 hours, you are now ready for one of the most exciting parts! Very gently start to pry the two halves of the mould apart. I find a...

   Liked On: 02-06-2021, 06:41 AM

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

   Step five Remove parting board Once the first side has set (24 hours) gently remove the parting board leaving the stock in place attached to the first mould half. With any luck it will pop off...

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    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

    Step four Create the first mould half A good layer of release wax is required now. Use as per the manufacturer instructions, I used 4 coats. Then a a good layer of heavy hold hairspray and you’re...

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    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

    There’s been a number of threads on this in the past, but I thought I’d put together a ‘build along’ on how I made mine. Building a composite stock is something I’ve wanted to do for a while, and...

    Liked On: 02-06-2021, 06:40 AM

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    Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

    Step One Prep the stock Make sure you are happy with the stock finish, as any defects will be represented in the fibreglass copy. I spent some time steaming out dents, and giving the stock a...

    Liked On: 02-06-2021, 06:40 AM

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    Boaraxa liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

    The moment of truth!!!!! Splitting the mould After another 24 hours, you are now ready for one of the most exciting parts! Very gently start to pry the two halves of the mould apart. I find a...

    Liked On: 01-06-2021, 09:25 PM

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    Boaraxa liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

    Step four Create the first mould half A good layer of release wax is required now. Use as per the manufacturer instructions, I used 4 coats. Then a a good layer of heavy hold hairspray and you’re...

    Liked On: 01-06-2021, 09:24 PM

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    6x47 liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Build yourself a fibreglass stock

    6x47 the first one came out at 735g finished with recoil pad. Pretty good really, but it’s a fairly slim stock so the dimensions helped there. Original in walnut was right on 1000g

    Liked On: 01-06-2021, 09:08 PM

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