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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Thanks The bomb for giving me the chance to build that stock. Those Model 2s are a lovely bit of kit, was a pleasure to work on! Next one in the works has quite a bit of a story, and some very...

   Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:23 AM

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Well seeing as you asked nicely john worthington its all done. I’m just waiting to get some metalwork back from Allen Carr after being blued, and it’ll be ready to ho to a new home. Couple of photos:...

   Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:23 AM

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   199261 Just when I thought I was about to finish this stock, I bump the spacing cutter off the bench and bend it…. At least the forend is done, grip is going to have to wait till new tool arrives...

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Quick peek to keep the anticipation up…. 197004

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Sneak peek for those interested. Shaping up nicely 195434

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Pillars installed, and bottom metal now inletted to match. Ready to hit the bandsaw 194991

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Completion So, here it is. Completed and ready to hit the hill and do what it was made for! 189655 189656 189657 189658 189659 189660

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   Quick update to this. Been slowly working on the finish, almost ready to start checkering hopefully next week. Pores of the wood 95% filled, just a little more finish required, then a cut back to...

   Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:16 AM

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   Ranal liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

   And so after 89 1/4 hours of planing, chiselling, scraping, sanding and much thinking and looking, here is what I have. This is after the first ‘base coat’ of oil, which now needs to dry a couple of...

   Liked On: 24-03-2023, 06:13 AM

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    chainsaw liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

    Jeez it’s been a while since I updated this thread! That’s the nature of stock work, especially at this end of the year… I’ve finally finished the stock for my special .358, ready to head to Allen...

    Liked On: 18-03-2023, 12:02 PM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

    small_caliber yes it sure is. It’s virtually a Model 70 now with all the custom work.

    Liked On: 18-03-2023, 11:20 AM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Bergara BA13 Takedown Hammer Extension

    A gentle bit of heat does the trick on red loctite. Go hard with a heat gun, or gently with a propane torch. Been there done that with scope ring screws….

    Liked On: 18-03-2023, 11:19 AM

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    OGM liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

    I decided with this one to try a bit of cast and cant. All my previous stocks have been straight, so this is something new. 184015 I gave it 3/16 cast-off, and 1/8” cant or toe out. Works well...

    Liked On: 18-03-2023, 12:03 AM

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    OGM liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Walnut stock build (done the traditional way)

    After the guide screw holes were drilled (very carefully) and the rough profile cut out, it was time to get inletting. Topside complete 183996 183998 The bottom metal on these BSAs is a...

    Liked On: 18-03-2023, 12:03 AM

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    Micky Duck liked post by Hunter_Nick On thread : Anyone do chequering?

    Yeah mate, I’m set up to do checkering. You can see some of mine here: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.nz/f53/walnut-stock-build-done-traditional-way-77764/index11.html

    Liked On: 17-03-2023, 09:13 PM

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