Laminate stock Series II

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   My Pink Mist blank arrived Friday so started on it over the weekend.

Drew some lines on it then set it up to inlay with the router. Nothing fancy, but effective.
Note Holden well away from dust source.

All done, then tried the action for fit, pretty good, now I can drill holes and start shaping.

Now the fun starts. Shaping. I didn't approach this aggressively so still have to take quite a bit off but at least I know the direction i'm going in. The good thing is that my hand sits in it totally relaxed and I don't feel any pressure points so I reckon that's a good thing.

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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Laminate stock Series II Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 4:24pm
	My Pink Mist blank arrived Friday so started on it over the weekend. Drew some lines on it then set it up to inlay with the router. Nothing fancy, but effective. Note Holden well away from dust source. All done, then tried the action for fit, pretty good, now I can drill holes and start shaping. Now the fun starts. Shaping. I didn't approach this aggressively so still have to take quite a bit off but at least I know the direction i'm going in. The good thing is that my hand sits in it totally relaxed and I don't feel any pressure points so I reckon that's a good thing.

nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1083	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 4:31pm
	Nice! look forward to seeing this one finished :)

(pink)MIST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton Status: Offline Posts: 465	Post Options Post Reply Quote (pink)MIST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 4:58pm
	Yep , looking like good progress there Paul , especially glad to see you moved the holden outta the way, routers and Laminate make a lot of mess. Make sure your thumb up slot has some depth to it, might feel sweet now, but once the finish goes on it'll feel better with a bit more depth , and stop your thumb moving around. Get some drum sander attatchments for your drill, and some sanding flap wheels as well, you'll be surprised how easy they make things:)
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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2014 at 5:12pm
	Yea I was having a good look at yours and could see I needed to take more off. Will get some drum sanding attachment tomorrow.

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2014 at 12:13pm
	Ok more sanding and fitting. Feeling really good.

Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2014 at 3:03pm
	Another view. Not too sure about what to do along the stock as it's a bit plain, and flat, but that's just cosmetic.

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	try doing a rollover comb to give the rear extra character, and in the front follow the trigger hole line to put a fade out groove into the front ? maybe add the same into the rear of the hamster area to? look at your original stocks fore end, the underside is (if its like the TX) well rounded, doing this will add extra laminate lines into the bottom of the fore end - just make sure its the same both sides :) Edited by (pink)MIST - 19 Jun 2014 at 5:03pm
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(pink)MIST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton Status: Offline Posts: 465	Post Options Post Reply Quote (pink)MIST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jun 2014 at 5:06pm
	Also the top of the cheekrest/comb, compare it to your original stock to see the angle to take it up at, and the width to finish at. gives a more "factory" finish if its a bit "sharper"
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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 2:48am
	Did a bit more sanding yesterday. Added more detail. Just went for it with the power tools. I still have work to do on the butt. Thought I would pop into home for lunch yesterday but ended up getting into this and left looking all dusty. That's ok as everyone thought I was really busy at work. "Flat out mate".

nunga Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Joined: 09 Mar 2013 Location: Pukekohe Status: Offline Posts: 1083	Post Options Post Reply Quote nunga Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 3:02am
	looking real good mate

(pink)MIST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton Status: Offline Posts: 465	Post Options Post Reply Quote (pink)MIST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Jun 2014 at 3:06am
	Two thumbs up :) That's gonna be pretty special to look at once it's got a finish applied :)
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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 11:24am
	I spent a couple of hours fitting the action and drilling holes. I haven't drilled the stock screw holes in the photo yet but they're done. I fired a couple of shots and the stock absorbs more recoil which is good. I also fitted my revolutionary butt hook. It's a totally different feeling gun, can't wait to actually use it. The cheek rest is about right as it is but actually need to lower it a bit so I don't think I will make it adjustable yet as I may not need to. Edited by Pauly5 - 24 Jun 2014 at 11:31am

(pink)MIST Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 10 Mar 2013 Location: Hamilton Status: Offline Posts: 465	Post Options Post Reply Quote (pink)MIST Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 12:18pm
	Have you decided on what finish you're going to apply to it? If you're going to stain it don't use an NGR type stain, as it will hide the laminate lines. Also, try your finish on a bit of scrap first if you can, gives you the option of using an oil, but feeding colour into the oil first :)
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Pauly5 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Moderator Joined: 11 Mar 2013 Location: Titahi Bay Status: Offline Posts: 1676	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pauly5 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jun 2014 at 12:33pm
	Not really. I had tested a bit of Tru oil on an off cut and liked that. I like the idea of using an oil I can wet sand with as it gives that baby bum smoothness with out too much gloss. I had used tru oil on an oak stock once and really liked that, plus I have some left over. So I don't really want to stain it anymore than slightly darken the layers for the contrast.

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	Oil on laminate will definitely give you contrast :) Ooooo it's getting close now :)
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