New FTR build by a CGN member

This is the stage my stock making project is at, only problem is my "hunk" of wood could be a $300 mistake ahah

Just have to find the time and courage to keep going
 
Thanks Jerry. The project will continue in a couple of weeks, got a small camper trailer to renovate before June 22nd. For all of those who wants to give this a try, do not hesitate to ask any questions you might have.

First F-Class match tommorow at PQRA, should be fun !
 
im interested in a project like this. Where does a guy find a chunk of laminate suitable for a rifle stock? What are the essential tools? Router, drill press, wood chisels???
 
I made one out of cabnet grade plywood. I got it from an exotic wood store. Funny enough they had cut off chunks of Coloured laminate from Boyd's gunstocks there as well.

The only thing on mine I routered was the barrel, everything else I did with a sharp chisel.

If you don't mind dust, I shaped mine with a grinder and sanding pad. There are a ton of hand tools that are less messy.

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This is my newest project, 1.5" curly maple, 1/4" clear maple, 1.5" curly maple

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This takes me back to the late 60's at Uptown Sporting Goods in Calgary when Eddy and Gunther were laminating a straight piece of 1/2 inch walnut between two fancier pieces and making not bad looking sporter stocks on their coyote rifles...
 
dasatt... nice work. Good luck on your next stock.

and that is the whole point of projects like this... you can do whatever you can dream up and most of what is possible is not commercially available anyways.

If there is a Windsor Plywood in your area or other specialty wood store, have a look at all the wonderful types of material available. Wonderfully coloured and figured hardwoods from all over the world. Laminate them up or use them solid. The cost for the 8" X 36" blank will not be much.

If shy to go right to a hardwood, why not lam up some Spruce or Fir 2X8's? Now you have working with a whopping $6 worth of lumber.

Plywood is what I usually use and once sealed and painted, look as good as any composite stock finish.

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Have some fun this summer making a new project rifle.

Jerry
 
I worked at Nutech and I bought one there. Perfect fit and finish, and I personally know all the people who made all the parts from a rough piece of steel, so here is why...
 
I put down a deposit for a Fierce rifle and once they were in I went to handle a few and decided the fit and finish were horrible. Even a small burr left on one the actions as to scratch the bolt body. I took my deposit and bought a Sako 85. Almost identical action but buttery smooth. I am still surprised.
 
I am not understanding this thread. There is no insight on why you are using some of the materials. I am here to learn. I don't usually follow someone's thread unless I can learn something. Because you worked somewhere is no reason to use that action. I wouldn't promote a Fierce action. There are so many proven actions out there and will never understand why you would pay top dollar for an unproven action at the same cost. My 2 cents
 
danny45, by all means use whatever products you feel is best.

If you don't like something, that is your choice.

As it is the OP choice to use whatever he chooses.

Good luck with your future endeavors.

Jerry
 
In the end it is the choice of the builder. Knowing from what I have seen in Bob's stock work, I am still surprised in his choice of actions. He has done some really beautiful work. I guess I am just a Fierce hater.
 
Hi Bob, I've enjoyed your pics and explanations in part one look forward to part 2. As above I'm wondering about the glue used and are there any small inserts used between the two pieces laminated in areas where they wouldn't show when finished? The rough laminated piece measure what in length, width and depth?
Thanks.
Bill
 
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