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Post by rojo23 on Oct 13, 2015 20:07:54 GMT -5
I have a McMillan A-5 that I need an adjustable cheek piece. I thought when I ordered it that I wouldn't need it, but once I mounted my scope the cheek well is a little low. Have any of you guys cut and added an adjustable cheek piece to a stock? I have been looking at the Loggerhead hardware kit. My biggest concern is actually cutting my stock. I was thinking of using a dremel tool with a thin abrasive disk for cutting. Any thoughts?
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Post by keith on Oct 13, 2015 20:17:48 GMT -5
No way, do it with a band saw. I'm installing one in December when I get home again if you want me to do it or I'll give you contact info for a guy who will do it but he'll charge you $200 plus Loggerhead. I do a lot of stock work but so does Joe and cheek pieces are his bread and butter.
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Post by rojo23 on Oct 13, 2015 20:37:56 GMT -5
Keith, how well do the cheek piece and stock match up after you cut it? I have a 14" bandsaw, but I never thought would using that, I figured the kerf (thickness) of the blade is too much. I have the mold in color stock, so painting in not an option.
When you install your, are you going to grind out some of the fill material? I figured it would be best to remove some material and then put marine tex in place of the fill.
thanks again
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Post by keith on Oct 14, 2015 4:09:31 GMT -5
The cut isn't that thick. A 1/4" wide blade is only about .025" thick and a 3/4" wide blade is only about .035" thick. Depending on how you like the comb cut (angled on both ends like a Manners, angled at rear like McMillan, or curved like Warner) will dictate blade choice. Make sure it is taped off well because the gel-coat will chip badly if you don't. I don't like Marine-Tex but yes, when you mill out the slot in the stock it gets filled front and rear with Devcon. You can also use thinned down Acraglas to re-skin the stock where you cut it.
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