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Post by dp on Feb 8, 2017 23:26:04 GMT -5
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Post by mike on Feb 9, 2017 0:11:22 GMT -5
Looking really good! Some very nice grain structure. Make sure you let us know how it turns out.
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Post by hillbill on Feb 9, 2017 4:42:22 GMT -5
looks good, where did you come up with the wood?
I might try something similar If I ever get the .40 project up and running, the wood would balance out a longer heavier barrel better.
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Post by dennis on Feb 9, 2017 9:58:48 GMT -5
Wish I had the kind of wood working tools to try something like this. I'm sure you cold sell these if you could do them for a profitable but reasonable price, wish someone would.
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Feb 9, 2017 11:10:38 GMT -5
That right there is "CRAFTSMANSHIP"
drop
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Post by jims on Feb 9, 2017 12:00:31 GMT -5
looking good
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Post by longrange on Feb 10, 2017 19:12:02 GMT -5
Nice. I like it.
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Post by buckdoehunter on Feb 10, 2017 19:18:10 GMT -5
Looking very nice and anxiously waiting for the finished product. Are you going to modify any dimensions? I remember reading that someone mentioned there could be weak areas in a wood stock for the Apex but can't remember where.
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Post by dp on Feb 10, 2017 19:41:41 GMT -5
Looking very nice and anxiously waiting for the finished product. Are you going to modify any dimensions? I remember reading that someone mentioned there could be weak areas in a wood stock for the Apex but can't remember where. So far the "wings" that fit on each side of the action are left wider to try and discourage any cracking. I'll chamfer these into the action so they will look decent. You could leave the palm swell area thicker if you have big hands but my fingers are short so this one closely matches the original profile. |
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Post by doug136 on Feb 12, 2017 11:16:01 GMT -5
Impressive
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Post by claymanjack on Feb 12, 2017 12:40:32 GMT -5
best of luck with your project claymanjack
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Post by kai on Feb 12, 2017 13:55:36 GMT -5
This is something I've been contemplating doing myself.
My biggest concern was how to get a good fit between the butt stock and the frame.
Where did you get the laminated wood? Do they offer different colors?
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Post by dp on Feb 12, 2017 14:34:29 GMT -5
I found this piece of laminate at my local woodworking store but Boyds sales blanks.
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Post by buckdoehunter on Mar 19, 2017 20:28:42 GMT -5
Any progress?
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Post by dp on Mar 20, 2017 10:04:38 GMT -5
Not much lately. I'm building a house and haven't had much free time.
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