Do it yourself Stock making thread

[JFrank]

a continual learning process for sure

It sure is ! I’ve been cleaning up little details for days and now I’ve gone as far as I can. The good part is I picked up a 3” bench grinder that came in really handy for trimming actions screws and buffing down one side of the trigger guard.

Jim

 

[Seagull]

Are you using stainless or Ali for the pillars ?

 

[JFrank]

Are you using stainless or Ali for the pillars ?

I believe they are aluminum, I’d ask the dude that made it but we’re not really communicating right now.

 

[Seagull]

I believe they are aluminum, I’d ask the dude that made it but we’re not really communicating right now.

Did you upsetting some how .

 

[JFrank]

Did you upsetting some how .

I told him the truth.

 

[Seagull]

I told him the truth.

I've done that to a few people and now dnt hear or see them at my front door anymore .

 

[hoz53]

I've done that to a few people and now dnt hear or see them at my front door anymore .

in the last two stocks i did ive done the pillars out of devcon. i think it will work better. of coarse they are target stocks so i dont care if they dont look pretty and a little devcon shows

 

[JFrank]

This is the little bench grinder I picked up, it works pretty well for small stuff like action screws.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-bench-grinder-with-flex-shaft-58967.html

 

[hoz53]

This is the little bench grinder I picked up, it works pretty well for small stuff like action screws.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-bench-grinder-with-flex-shaft-58967.html

did you get a scotchbrite wheel ? i gotta do that- i think they are very handy

 

[JFrank]

did you get a scotchbrite wheel ? i gotta do that- i think they are very handy

I didn’t think about it, it did come with a fine stone and wire brush wheels.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

did you get a scotchbrite wheel ? i gotta do that- i think they are very handy

Scotchbrite wheels are really nice for smoothing and blending surfaces. Once you've tried it, you will wonder how you lived without it.
They're pricey, but the knock off brand wheels work pretty good, too, and are 1/2 the price.

 

[hoz53]

Scotchbrite wheels are really nice for smoothing and blending surfaces. Once you've tried it, you will wonder how you lived without it.
They're pricey, but the knock off brand wheels work pretty good, too, and are 1/2 the price.

thanks for that info

 

[JFrank]

Here’s a couple of progress pictures from the magician.

 

[joshb]

Howa mini in 7.62x39 getting some Tiger Maple.

 

[joshb]

I screwed up. The barrel channel wasn’t deep enough. Removed another 1/8” and took a pic. Then I cut for the trigger, magazine, bolt release, etc. and drilled for the pillars. Waxed up the action and bedded it. Then I screwed up again! I forgot to take a pic! Oh well!

 

[joshb]

Did the bottom magazine cuts and checked fit and function. Now I’m drawing lines on the side to figure out what profile I like.

 

[hoz53]

Did the bottom magazine cuts and checked fit and function. Now I’m drawing lines on the side to figure out what profile I like.
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what did u use to hack out the butt?

 

[joshb]

what did u use to hack out the butt?

My duplicator. I did a few rough cut stocks last fall to work on in Texas and never got the time. I brought them back with a hope I’d get it here. Taking care of the wifey is a full time job, it seems.
Settled on the profile that hides the magazine and glued on an ebony tip.

 

[hoz53]

My duplicator. I did a few rough cut stocks last fall to work on in Texas and never got the time. I brought them back with a hope I’d get it here. Taking care of the wifey is a full time job, it seems.

thanks for info- its a good thing youre doing— it was that way when i was taking care off my dad.

 

[joshb]

thanks for info- its a good thing youre doing— it was that way when i was taking care off my dad.

Thanks! We’ve hired two girls to help out, one day each a week, so I can do “Guy stuff”. Being in the shop keeps me within calling distance.