I am looking for some timber that is readily available from most timber suppliers to make a rifle stock...of course I would prefer some cherry or black heart safrass or the like but any suggestions would be fine.
My current stock is Tassy Oak but is a bit of a dog to machine because of the loose grain.
I will be looking to make it in 3 laminate layers with an aluminium bedding block sandwiched between and glued with resorsinol.
Regards
Rob A
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RESORSINOL is a glue that is a 2 part (liquid and powder) that stick like you know what to a blanket...used in the marine industry and needs large clamping pressure to work to it's fullest.
Walnut is a nice timber but is hard to find in a local store...they will order in but it would be nice to be able to hand pick.
As for getting someone else to make a stock for me is not an option as
1)Cost is a major factor as it is not affordable on a carers pension
2)I do like to have the satisfaction of doing things myself...probably bought on by the fact that I have limited funds...catch 22 one might say...but it's all fun.
Kind Regards
Rob A
Walnut is a nice timber but is hard to find in a local store...they will order in but it would be nice to be able to hand pick.
As for getting someone else to make a stock for me is not an option as
1)Cost is a major factor as it is not affordable on a carers pension
2)I do like to have the satisfaction of doing things myself...probably bought on by the fact that I have limited funds...catch 22 one might say...but it's all fun.
Kind Regards
Rob A
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Fullbore = 5.56mm = 100.20 = smile
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PUT Busselton RIFLE RANGE ON YOUR SHOOTING CALENDAR...THE GOLDEN BULLET...3rd Weekend In May. http://www.busseltonrc.com
Fullbore = 5.56mm = 100.20 = smile
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PUT Busselton RIFLE RANGE ON YOUR SHOOTING CALENDAR...THE GOLDEN BULLET...3rd Weekend In May. http://www.busseltonrc.com
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I think that when it comes to glueing Al to timber, Epoxy is much better than Resorcinol.
Resorcinol is great for timber - but the glue thickness needs to be kept very thin. Epoxy has less shrinkage.
Timber. There is always layered plywood. Not as elegant to look at but makes a very stable stock.
Peter Smith.
Resorcinol is great for timber - but the glue thickness needs to be kept very thin. Epoxy has less shrinkage.
Timber. There is always layered plywood. Not as elegant to look at but makes a very stable stock.
Peter Smith.
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