Custom M14/M1A stock

[J_Hensley]

I bought a wood stock off ebay, I was excited because it had a rubber recoil pad on it. I was not excited to learn that it had been cut down and was actually a chinese stock. I did not want to toss the stock or try to pawn it off on someone else. So I thought I would see if I could make it into something I can use. I cut off the butt, and spliced in a new piece. I used a finger joint and some dowels to reinforce the joint. It is all epoxied together. I used a couple rasps and a small plane to do the shaping. This is still a work in progress, but I am pleased so far.

The new wood is poplar, but it actually seems to be of better quality than what the original stock was made from.

 

[J_Hensley]

 

[J_Hensley]

I intend to coat the stock in an epoxy resin to help harden the soft woods. I will then paint it all a solid color and somehow add a texture to the finish. I have not quite finished shaping the grip, but it is close. I also will not need an adjustable cheek riser as the cheek weld is the perfect height for my scope.

 

[J_Hensley]

I ordered this "penetrating Epoxy sealer" from Rockler. It seems like a good fit for my needs.

MAS Penetrating Epoxy Sealer

Adds structural strength and protection against water—use for live edge tables, canoes, boats and for repairing wood rot.

www.rockler.com

 

[338 Mollett]

Looks like a fun project !

 

[Bladesmith]

Can’t wait to see how this turns out!

 

[LVLAaron]

I ordered this "penetrating Epoxy sealer" from Rockler. It seems like a good fit for my needs.

MAS Penetrating Epoxy Sealer

Adds structural strength and protection against water—use for live edge tables, canoes, boats and for repairing wood rot.

www.rockler.com

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I use the total boat penetrating sealer. Don't mix more than you need. It goes exothermic pretty quick

 

[J_Hensley]

I use the total boat penetrating sealer. Don't mix more than you need. It goes exothermic pretty quick

Thank you for the heads up. Maybe I should use a little less catalyst?

 

[LVLAaron]

Thank you for the heads up. Maybe I should use a little less catalyst?

Nah, mix it how it says it should be mixed. If you end up with a bunch of extra... just be ready to put it somewhere. The total boat stuff gets hot enough to boil and melt a plastic cup. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[J_Hensley]

Brushed on the epoxy this morning. Can’t touch it for 36-48 hours. My Wife and I are going out of town tomorrow so that’s perfect timing.

 

[J_Hensley]

No real progress here, but the epoxy is cured. I’ll be sanding it down tomorrow, and I need to decide on a paint. I was originally thinking a black scheme. But I really like the color on my Tikka super varmint.

 

[J_Hensley]

Almost 60* outside today. Perfect opportunity to spray some primer.

 

[Sniperhandle]

I would use Air Dry Cerakote, They have many greens to choose from.

 

[J_Hensley]

I couldn’t find a green I liked. Just going to stick with black. I fitted a QD cup for the sling stud. Sprayed a couple coats if matte black for a base and sanded out some imperfections. It’s snowing here, so I have to wait to spray the final coats.

 

[Twdmar]

Nah, mix it how it says it should be mixed. If you end up with a bunch of extra... just be ready to put it somewhere. The total boat stuff gets hot enough to boil and melt a plastic cup. Don't ask me how I know.

Mix it in 2 cups?

 

[J_Hensley]

Changed my mind on the color again.

 

[J_Hensley]

 

[J_Hensley]

Waiting for pint to dry now.

If I have time later at home I will paint the ferrule black and epoxy it to the stock. Then drop in the rest of the metal and install the recoil pad.

 

[Kurz]

"The world's what you make of it..."​

Silverado

DIY getting what works for you!

 

[J_Hensley]