cz452shooter
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- Location
- Sparwood, BC
O.K guys, thought I would share a project I am working on right now. Not finnished yet, but here is my process so far. Here is a quick write up on what I am doing.
Purpose:
- To Create a stock for the ruger 10/22 suitable for benchrest purposes modeled out of an existing stock.
- Limit costs to around $80.
- Not take 2 years to make it! (Want to make this a relatively quick project, but don't know if that will happen
)
So Here is what I have done so far:
My first step was to mill out the factory stock so that it would be easy to add onto it. To do this I took off about 1/4-3/8" on the forend on each side, I also cut down the back of the stock a fair bit, again so I could add onto it. Machine used to complete this was the Band-saw.
Next step was to make the pieces to fit onto the "main frame". I used Yellow cedar, which I knew at the time was not a good choice (lots of chemicals in it and very soft), but on the plus side it was relatively cheap (all I needed for less than $4), and very very easy to work with. To cut the forend I used the table saw and belt sander, and for the pieces for the back I used a bandsaw and an oscillating spindle sander. I also used the belt sander to slightly shape them before I put them onto the gun.
Next step was to put them all together. Used a wood rasp to shape most parts and added a bit of wood filler. Looking quite rough at this point but after sanding and some more wood filler it will be looking better.
After a bit more work with the wood rasp, sandpaper, etc it is starting to look more like I hope. Still needs a lot more work but it is coming along preatty nicely so far
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That is as far as I have got so far. Just started less than a week ago but should have an update with in the next couple of days. So far everything has gone well and costs have been as follows. Going to be painting it black with yellow flames
Stock: $40.00
Wood Filler: $10.00
Glue: $4.00
Yellow Cedar: $4.00
Paint: $20.00 (primer, black, yellow)
Total: $78.00 - As far as I know I have bought everything I need
Jordan
Purpose:
- To Create a stock for the ruger 10/22 suitable for benchrest purposes modeled out of an existing stock.
- Limit costs to around $80.
- Not take 2 years to make it! (Want to make this a relatively quick project, but don't know if that will happen
)So Here is what I have done so far:
My first step was to mill out the factory stock so that it would be easy to add onto it. To do this I took off about 1/4-3/8" on the forend on each side, I also cut down the back of the stock a fair bit, again so I could add onto it. Machine used to complete this was the Band-saw.
Next step was to make the pieces to fit onto the "main frame". I used Yellow cedar, which I knew at the time was not a good choice (lots of chemicals in it and very soft), but on the plus side it was relatively cheap (all I needed for less than $4), and very very easy to work with. To cut the forend I used the table saw and belt sander, and for the pieces for the back I used a bandsaw and an oscillating spindle sander. I also used the belt sander to slightly shape them before I put them onto the gun.
Next step was to put them all together. Used a wood rasp to shape most parts and added a bit of wood filler. Looking quite rough at this point but after sanding and some more wood filler it will be looking better.
After a bit more work with the wood rasp, sandpaper, etc it is starting to look more like I hope. Still needs a lot more work but it is coming along preatty nicely so far
_________________________________________________________
That is as far as I have got so far. Just started less than a week ago but should have an update with in the next couple of days. So far everything has gone well and costs have been as follows. Going to be painting it black with yellow flames
Stock: $40.00
Wood Filler: $10.00
Glue: $4.00
Yellow Cedar: $4.00
Paint: $20.00 (primer, black, yellow)
Total: $78.00 - As far as I know I have bought everything I need
Jordan
