Do it yourself Stock making thread

[yukonal]

I used a 15 degree router bit along the top sides and a 1/2 radius along the bottom.View attachment 1497201View attachment 1497202View attachment 1497203View attachment 1497204

Sorry Josh, I'm not following the 15 degree bit on the sides??? And, I'm assuming you mean a 1/2" roundover bit to shape the bottom of the forend? Thanks! It's turning out great. Love the ebony, it's a great touch.

 

[joshb]

Here ya go. It gives the stock a bell shape that’s easy to get a good grip on. It narrows the stock on top. The bits come in different degrees, up to 45.
I got into using ebony years ago. It’s one of my favorites and not many people use it. It’s not cheap, tho!

 

[JFrank]

Very cool.

 

[DShortt]

It appears that you've sealed the barrel channel with something? Just curious what you use for that.

 

[joshb]

A crack in the stock that wasn’t filled with previous treatments had me worried. I drilled some holes along the crack to help the epoxy seep into it. West System. I spread the left over to seal the channel. Waste not, want not!

 

[LVLAaron]

That's gonna be a real purdy truck gun.

 

[Bc'z]

That's gonna be a real purdy truck gun.

For some reason I don't think it's gonna be bouncing around in a ratty ol Toyota.
No offense to the ratty ol Toyota crowd.

 

[joshb]

I got a question on how I form. I get the basic angles and curves close, then I hold the stock up to see the profile against a white wall. I want smooth curves. Start at the top and sand off the high spots. Rotate a little, mark the high spot with a pencil and sand it off. Slowly work around the stock.

 

[DShortt]

Kinda like getting a woman in the mood. Take plenty of time. Work on the edges first then work it on down until it's nice and smooth. Back up and re-evaluate as necessary.

 

[DShortt]

I hope I've not offended anyone. Just having a bit of fun.

 

[joshb]

Oh no. Not offended. Just got me thinking “off topic”

 

[DShortt]

Oh no. Not offended. Just got me thinking “off topic”

Lol! I appreciate that.

 

[yukonal]

Thanks for the explanation, Josh.

 

[Seagull]

That west systems will hold a shed to concrete . My paddock rifle cops a hammering in the ute and the west system holds up well to how my rifle gets treated.

 

[Jonnyofalltrades]

For some reason I don't think it's gonna be bouncing around in a ratty ol Toyota.
No offense to the ratty ol Toyota crowd.

This 1985 4WD Tercel driver takes deep offense.

 

[joshb]

I did an experiment. A couple days ago, I glued some oak together using Titebond 2 wood glue. I’ve been using it for years to laminate blanks. I glued a 6” x 2” piece in between two longer pieces. I let it cure in the clamps. Today, I put it in the oven at 225 degrees for an hour and .1/2. (My wifey was out getting her hair done so it was safe.) I pulled it out and fast walked to the shop. I tried to pull it apart by hand and couldn’t do it. I clamped it to the bench and used a crow bar. It came apart at the glue joint. Take it for what it’s worth.
I’m going to do it again using epoxy. I just have to wait until my wifey goes out before I use her oven again.

 

[DShortt]

I'd say that qualifies as an extreme test. Wow! The leverage involved.....

 

[joshb]

I'd say that qualifies as an extreme test. Wow! The leverage involved.....

I feel pretty safe continuing to use Titebond 2 in my stock building. I am going to try to find some of that other glue that was suggested. I’ll give it a test, too.

 

[Seagull]

What did it taste like after baking in the oven. Bit knotty no toothpicks needed after eating

 

[DShortt]

I feel pretty safe continuing to use Titebond 2 in my stock building. I am going to try to find some of that other glue that was suggested. I’ll give it a test, too.

If one finds a sand pile big enough and the right guy, I hear crowbar can be bent that way too.