Looks like Marstar did not have the parts in stock (if I had known 3 weeks ago...) anyway, I'll probably make some sort of bent metal pieces for the "nosecap". They will not be closed at the tip, I'll probably leave it to wood.
Next one will be blonde...NOW FINISHED !!!
- Thread starter bobfortier
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A bit of bandsaw tonight. I traced the shape by taking the bubbaed stock as a model. Next I cutted with the saw. Next step will be to fabricate the 2 steel parts riveted to the wood under the front band, then fit the center band, and finally shape everything round.
I ordered a sling, bayonet (No 9 blade !) and a new buttplate today...this will look good on my rifle I'm sure
I ordered a sling, bayonet (No 9 blade !) and a new buttplate today...this will look good on my rifle I'm sure
You should take it to the range just onece while its still a block. Just for the looks you will get lol. But its gonna look good when your done.
When you were fitting the action, did the action move forward in the stock any since the rear of the fore end is angled?
When you were fitting the action, did the action move forward in the stock any since the rear of the fore end is angled?
Fitting the center band
Tonight I fitted the center band. Thanks to Louthepou I now know it is 13 1/2from the muzzle !
I marked the band shape on paper, and with scissor I made a jig.
Same thing for the stock portion
In the vise for the final fitting
Et voilà, the band is fitted. I'll leave the upper handguard one piece. I know on the original they are appart, but I'll keep mine in one piece. It will end up nicer this way
Tonight I fitted the center band. Thanks to Louthepou I now know it is 13 1/2from the muzzle !
I marked the band shape on paper, and with scissor I made a jig.
Same thing for the stock portion
In the vise for the final fitting
Et voilà, the band is fitted. I'll leave the upper handguard one piece. I know on the original they are appart, but I'll keep mine in one piece. It will end up nicer this way
Bob, I have a piece of LB forestock from center of the middle band up to the nose with the metal you need and Marstar cannot provide. I think I have a damaged upper front handguard as well which would give you the upper piece too. I'll donate it all for free, just pay the parcel post. P.M me your shipping address if you want it. I was saving the cut fore end for a cheap de-bubba with an under band splice but I have a few spare LB forestocks anyway, so I don't really need it. I love this thread by the way. VERY nice work!
Al
Al
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PM sent, thanks a lot !
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Anxiously waiting for more updates. Love the thread.
Fish
Fish
I'm waiting for it to finish this project...I already have ideas for the next one
YAY, I finally started my maple set. You were right, that stuff is hard.
Go slow, and don't be shy to ask me if you have question. And don't forget to take pics...
I removed the pieces from the wood I received, and I fitted them on my wood, using band saw, chisel, and a rasp. Let the pics do the talking.
