Do it yourself Stock making thread

[CharlieNC]

I want a pretty dyed maple stock too!

 

[joshb]

Today, I put a 1/4” bit in the router, set up the guides and stops and cut the recoil lug slot. I made the trigger cut with a long 1/2” bit, then bedded the action and pillars.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

Very talented. Enjoy watching these come together

 

[joshb]

I made a quick an easy bottom metal template, routed it out and cleaned it up with some chisel work. I’m kind of playing around with the profile. This is where I am at this point.

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

Today, I put a 1/4” bit in the router, set up the guides and stops and cut the recoil lug slot. I made the trigger cut with a long 1/2” bit, then bedded the action and pillars.View attachment 1408910View attachment 1408911View attachment 1408912

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

Today, I put a 1/4” bit in the router, set up the guides and stops and cut the recoil lug slot. I made the trigger cut with a long 1/2” bit, then bedded the action and pillars.View attachment 1408910View attachment 1408911View attachment 1408912

Hi Josh, looks like another great project. Do you seal the raw wood on the blank before bedding? I was wondering if you want to keep the porous wood grain from making the cure of the epoxy uneven? Also to keep the squeeze out from staining the exposed wood.
Thanks
Joe

 

[joshb]

Hi Josh, looks like another great project. Do you seal the raw wood on the blank before bedding? I was wondering if you want to keep the porous wood grain from making the cure of the epoxy uneven? Also to keep the squeeze out from staining the exposed wood.
Thanks
Joe

No. I want the epoxy to grab. Look at the bedding pic. I used the blue painters tape to protect the wood from the black colored epoxy. I got a little creep at the edge. I should have used Tyvec tape because it resists better. It was 20 feet away and the painter’s was on the bench. I wasn’t too worried tho, as this stock will have a “Bc’z Black” stain, mentioned in earlier threads.

 

[Skedaddle Shooter]

No. I want the epoxy to grab. Look at the bedding pic. I used the blue painters tape to protect the wood from the black colored epoxy. I got a little creep at the edge. I should have used Tyvec tape because it resists better. It was 20 feet away and the painter’s was on the bench. I wasn’t too worried tho, as this stock will have a “Bc’z Black” stain, mentioned in earlier threads.

Perfect,thanks!

 

[Bc'z]

No. I want the epoxy to grab. Look at the bedding pic. I used the blue painters tape to protect the wood from the black colored epoxy. I got a little creep at the edge. I should have used Tyvec tape because it resists better. It was 20 feet away and the painter’s was on the bench. I wasn’t too worried tho, as this stock will have a “Bc’z Black” stain, mentioned in earlier threads.

Oh hellz yeah!!
Let's do it!
I was hoping this was the 1

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Thats an awesome stock

 

[hoz53]

No. I want the epoxy to grab. Look at the bedding pic. I used the blue painters tape to protect the wood from the black colored epoxy. I got a little creep at the edge. I should have used Tyvec tape because it resists better. It was 20 feet away and the painter’s was on the bench. I wasn’t too worried tho, as this stock will have a “Bc’z Black” stain, mentioned in earlier threads.

hi josh—. i have been thinking about how to cut the angled barrel inlet on a mill. dont want to turn the vise if i can help it. you move your bars so the router follows them and cuts the angle correct?? I guess in mill i can shim the vise. i wonder about the taper at chamber though. ill go back and read it again.

 

[joshb]

hi josh—. i have been thinking about how to cut the angled barrel inlet on a mill. dont want to turn the vise if i can help it. you move your bars so the router follows them and cuts the angle correct?? I guess in mill i can shim the vise. i wonder about the taper at chamber though. ill go back and read it again.

Hey Kim! I haven’t worked on a mill. I can “see” that you would have to rotate or angle the vice holding your stock. To me and my method, it’s like driving on the wrong side of the road.
Early on, I just plowed a 1 1/4” channel. Over time, I figured I could follow the contour lines pretty close by moving the guides.
Straight tapers are easy. It’s the Palmas and odd hunting contours that are the challenge. Can’t say I’ve done one perfect, yet. Maybe someday.
The short steep taper past the chamber is the devil. The stops have to be set just right. The routers always have a little slop in them so I creep up on the lines slowly, making my final depth first, then moving the guides out a hair at a time. If I rush it and try to take too much in one pass, that’s when I get a big chip at the edge or cut too far.

 

[joshb]

Thats an awesome stock

Oh, it’s only half done Dusty. I have plenty of chances to screw it up.. I put the ebony tip on, yesterday. Had some honey do’s and Valentine shopping to take care of..

 

[joshb]

Oh hellz yeah!!
Let's do it!
I was hoping this was the 1

Now now. I was alluding to your idea of black. Not so sure I want to have you do it. You’ll turn it into some Museum piece I’ll have to worry about dinging up.

 

[Bc'z]

Now now. I was alluding to your idea of black. Not so sure I want to have you do it. You’ll turn it into some Museum piece I’ll have to worry about dinging up.

But that's what I do!!

 

[joshb]

Forend shaped, grip cap and butt pad on. Final shaping next.

 

[joshb]

I’ve been looking at that brown recoil pad. It’s all I had in the drawer. I’m going to find a black one. Has to be black for this gun.

 

[46490]

I agree - solid black no white spacer. I will match the ebony tip and grip.

 

[joshb]

I love Gibson’s Hardware! Fixed it.........and yes Kim.....I’m still wearing the same boots.

 

[joshb]

A little more shaping done.