196809 Sent the stock off to a forum guy to recut the chequering, so glad I did and didn't attempt it myself.
Liked On: 14-05-2022, 12:06 PM
Then the real work began I made a bore guided drill on the Elliot tool and cutter grinder And drilled out the entire barrel to 16mm 196449 While it was in the lathe I took 3mm off the barrel...
Liked On: 09-05-2022, 07:38 PM
Set up barrel again in the lathe Machine barrel shank and timing the octagonal flats and head space Then team chamber 45-70 196451 Turn it around and tidy up and lapp the muzzle 196452
Liked On: 09-05-2022, 07:37 PM
Sanding completed, and first coat of sealer applied. Can now see the contrast and true colour of this piece. There are a few highlights lurking in the wood, which will show up nicely once all the...
Liked On: 07-05-2022, 11:55 AM
Getting close now. Hopefully just another hour or so of sanding and then we get to really see the grain when the sealer goes on 196199
Liked On: 05-05-2022, 05:10 PM
Shaping is now completed, and on to finish sanding ready for the first coat of oil. Really happy with how it shaped up. These little actions make for a very slim light little rifle. Hopefully the...
Liked On: 05-05-2022, 05:10 PM
Sneak peek for those interested. Shaping up nicely 195434
Liked On: 25-04-2022, 07:38 PM
Pillars installed, and bottom metal now inletted to match. Ready to hit the bandsaw 194991
Liked On: 21-04-2022, 06:16 PM
Bit more progress this weekend. Action and barrel now inletted down to the right depth. Happy with the fit, could be slightly tighter but pretty good. 194852 194854 Pillars made up ready to...
Liked On: 21-04-2022, 06:16 PM
Back onto the new stock after a week out of town with work. Got the bottom metal inletted to 95% depth, and action inletting begun. Going well so far 194006 194007
Liked On: 21-04-2022, 06:14 PM
It has always been my understanding that the "low pressure signs" you are experiencing and typical high pressure signs are, although both caused by the same thing, are happening for very different...
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Hows this? 194844
Liked On: 16-04-2022, 07:44 PM
Another one finished. Built on a 1908 Enfield No1 mk3*. This one got a lovely oiled short (12.5") walnut stock I have been saving and a few brass accents. Metalwork finished in midnight blue...
Liked On: 10-04-2022, 02:00 PM
It's been a long time since I updated this thread, but for those who are still interested I got the first coat of finish on today. Poor photos I'm afraid, but with the finish still wet I wasn't about...
Liked On: 05-04-2022, 05:25 PM
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