Frankenstock, Goal Achieved, NEW PICS!

[wilbar]

Hi Gun nutz,

So I put a scope on my dad's sporterized P14. Stock was way too low for scope alignment, so I made a Monte Carlo riser I temporarily put it on to check cheek weld and bolt clearanc/removal. It fits great, fast eye to scope alignment. I also made a pistol grip extension because the original military one is terrible. I also need to fill sling swivel holes as the old ones are about double the diameter of the new QD ones.

My material is hickory because sledge hammer handles are close to the perfect width and already rounded. I originally hoped a little wood stain would hide the mods, Fat Chance! So now I'm thinking paint that thing!

What I'm looking for is a wood epoxy or all weather glue for my add ons(they will be doweled as well). I will also need a material for filling and fairing. Of course Paint! I'll try to throw up some before and after pics as well.

Thanks,
Willy

 

[Ian Robertson]

Any wood glue will work especially epoxy or water proof pva, good body filler not from CTC (they don't have anything good) find an auto paint and body store and two part epoxy primer and paint to fill and finish. Stock must be oil free for any of these.

 

[Mystic Precision]

2 part laminating epoxy... consider the marine stuff as some cater to sealing hardwoods. Never used Hickory so not familar is there are oils and acids that can screw up other epoxies. But epoxy makes for great sealer and base for filler/paint.

I build up the layers of epoxy to gain a "composite" type surface. Fill with bondo and auto paint fillers. Sand and paint. I am hoping to receive my next stock from the painter/dipper... should look good.

It is a bunch of work and the final result is directly related to effort.

Jerry

 

[sunray]

Hickory is likely a bit heavy, but hard as Hades. Axe and tool handles are like that. Kind of pale wood, as I recall, so that'd be why the stain didn't help.
I'd use brass screws and regular 2 part epoxy. Filling is done with saw dust. Preferably hickory saw dust. Pad it and cover the whole thing with thin leather.

 

[wilbar]

Thanks for the advice, I like the idea of using sawdust for filler ;-)

Willy

 

[tactical lever]

Disclaimer: I have fairly limited wood working skills. There I said it. But what I would try is an Acraglass gel with some fine wood dust mixed in, along with a little dark stain that will approximate your final colour, but a little lighter.

Probably take a couple of smaller applications so that it dries in somewhat of a timely manner, and so it can be worked on without worrying about it being soft underneath, and also so you can judge the colour, finish and texture that you are after.

After you are all filled and sanded, started laying coats of stain, and see how it takes to the individual woods. I would probably go with a dark stain to mask the differences, and on the lighter wood that probably has less grain and figure, I would add some additional coats. You can also leave it very slightly thicker in streaks as you apply it with a rag, or layer it in lines with a small paintbrush, approximating grain and wood figure where there is none. If you find that the hickory looks off by colour, you can also layer another over (and under) your main colour. For example brown, in a reddish finish, add a few streaks to blend it in better. You can always sand it down again, and start layering again, if it is not turning out the way you were after.

 

[tactical lever]

Just thought I would mention to take a look at what is compatible with the Acraglass as far as mixing. If memory serves, it's pretty forgiving. Go with the gel, as the thicker stuff is easier to work with.

 

[buzzmagoo]

Dude! I would go with short strand fiberglass ( auto body filler) tape over your stock ,mix up a good size glob of filler shape it on the stock, then use two inch masking tap like a bandage around and over to shape it. When it starts to harden carve it with a xexacto knife" it will carve like a potatoe" a course files and sand paper for when it get harder. When you are finished building up and sanding CARFULLY! Separate it from the stock it should come off with a little effort. You can now finish it how ever you want and just glue it back on the stock. Way easier than trying to carve hard wood to fit smoothly. It can be done in wood but way bigger skill set and tools. Best of luck to you! Post pic when you're done!

 

[Mystic Precision]

Well, it is finished and just got it back from the Painter. Colour and dip was done by Liquidcustoms.ca. He did a very nice job of spraying an even finish and the pattern looks like it is floating over the colour. The tone of the dip was darker then I was expecting turning the wine red quite dark. But when the sun hit it, the colour and metallic comes through.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...Custom-Titanium-SA-Receiver-FTR-Project-Rifle

if you want to see the bare stock....

Jerry

 

[buzzmagoo]

WOW!! That's pimped out!

 

[Mystic Precision]

Here is it before the sealing and filling and painting.

Jerry

 

[wilbar]

So you can figure out from the time of the first post that I'm a major procrastinator.

Here's what the rifle looked like before...My memory card in my phone went bad so I can't get the actual pic and it would be about impossible to reverse the stock work I've done.

Here are the after pics...still need to put the swivel studs in, fill some pin holes, and I'd like to rework the wrist a bit yet. This will be how she is for our doe hunt next week though.

Here's Dad shooting it

Here's my best group of the day

Federal Blue Box 180s

Dad also had Win Power Points and Rem Core Lokt 180s

The Rem bullets must be small for the diameter of this barrel because the target showed oblong holes with rifling marks only on 1/4 of the edge.

I don't know why I procrastinate so much because I really enjoyed doing this project and of course shooting the same rifle I practised with 25 years ago.

I was worried about stock geometry causing excessive muzzle rise but she recoils absolutely straight back.

Have fun with your projects and don't forget to share your "hot tips" and "great pics" on this forum,

Willy

 

[wilbar]

I started this project to help my Dad finally get a deer when his 65 year old eyes and the iron sights weren't getting along. I added a scope and modified the stock. We went on our doe hunt and everything came together for him. He got the rifle on his 19th birthday as a gift from his brother in law and finally at 65 he got his first deer

 

[wilbar]

 

[Buckmastr]

Great result congrats!