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Posted: 4/15/2014 7:29:13 AM EDT
Hello everyone,
I just picked up my first AK and so far I love it! But I hate the butthole stock. lol When I was at my LGS a few weeks ago I bought it on a whim, I didn't even know they were legal in my state. From my limited research it seems these mak-90's are on the rarer side Yes? No? All numbers seem to match serial #346** it has a oval with a 386 inside. If anyone can tell me some more info that would be great. I would like to find out what my options are for furniture and possibly put on a spiker and brake too (if there is enough material to thread the barrel). I found out I'm limited on what stock I can use due to the slant receiver. I will most likey go with a type 56 stock and maybe in the future go with a underfolder if it's possible to do. If anyone can elaborate on how to modify it for a underfolder please tell. 
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Posted: 4/15/2014 8:14:44 AM EDT
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Ironwood makes a slant replacement stock set for that model.
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Posted: 4/15/2014 8:22:48 AM EDT
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It's an AKM...
You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 8:42:32 AM EDT
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Yes Iron Wood designs makes a brand new stock for the slant receiver and you could also check gunbroker there are sometimes people selling used stock sets.Also you have a milled receiver if you didn't know already.Looks nice there a blast to shoot.Sounds like your from CT
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Posted: 4/15/2014 11:11:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's an AKM... You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 1:01:17 PM EDT
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It's an AKM... You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? Seriously who gives a shit. |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 3:57:09 PM EDT
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Isn't an AKM, by definition, a stamped receiver version? I seem to remember the M came after the AK went from milled to stamped sheet metal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's an AKM... You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? Yes, and the AKMs have a different FSB and thinner barrel profile. |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 4:03:10 PM EDT
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Seriously who gives a shit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's an AKM... You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? Seriously who gives a shit. Aren't all AKM's technically Russian as well 
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Posted: 4/15/2014 5:44:27 PM EDT
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Finding a milled Chinese stock set
Is gonna be tough as there are many more stamped sets floating around. Great rifle but definitely swap that stock ASAP to something more traditional. |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 6:32:56 PM EDT
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It's an AKM... You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? Seriously who gives a shit. Aren't all AKM's technically Russian as well Technically its the AKM "pattern" of rifles, and you could also call Maadis "Russian" AKMs since they were built on Russian tooling. |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 6:42:08 PM EDT
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If you want, you can replace the gas block and front sight tower with a Polish Milled gas block and front sight; then add a cleaning rod and thread the barrel in 13X1 Left Hand thread for a muzzle protector, that way you can attach a 1st pattern Bayonet.
POLISH GAS BLOCK POLISH FRONT SIGHT BASE |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 7:56:14 PM EDT
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Here is a Chinese Spiker FSB:
http://www.tortort.com/products/ |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 9:23:20 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies everyone!
So after I change the furniture, the next mod as suggested by Black-Tiger and MAC21500 should be the threads, gas block, front sight and spiker. Which I will do soon because I really like the traditional style look. Like I said before, I have limited knowledge about the AK platform I'm trying to learn as much as I can about them so if you have any other suggestions please let me know. Now about the threading of the barrel, Do you guys do them yourself or have someone else do it? |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 9:24:30 PM EDT
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Yes Iron Wood designs makes a brand new stock for the slant receiver and you could also check gunbroker there are sometimes people selling used stock sets.Also you have a milled receiver if you didn't know already.Looks nice there a blast to shoot.Sounds like your from CT Thanks and... yeah |
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Posted: 4/15/2014 10:03:17 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies everyone! So after I change the furniture, the next mod as suggested by Black-Tiger and MAC21500 should be the threads, gas block, front sight and spiker. Which I will do soon because I really like the traditional style look. Like I said before, I have limited knowledge about the AK platform I'm trying to learn as much as I can about them so if you have any other suggestions please let me know. Now about the threading of the barrel, Do you guys do them yourself or have someone else do it? You can do it yourself if you have the tools and are comfortable with pressing the gas block and FSB off/on; you can thread it with hand tools, CNC warrior makes the 14x1LH dies. Send it to an AK gunsmith and have them press the parts off, thread the barrel and press your new parts on, buy the spike assy. from Polytechparts. Here is what it looks like with the Tort tort FSB and spike(This guy has his spike installed upside-down, the notches are supposed to face down when folded forward so it can lock in position): 
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Posted: 4/16/2014 6:00:04 PM EDT
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Great! Thanks MAC21500
I think I'll try doing it myself once I get more familiar with it. |
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Posted: 4/16/2014 7:26:13 PM EDT
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Here is what it looks like with the Tort tort FSB and spike(This guy has his spike installed upside-down, the notches are supposed to face down when folded forward so it can lock in position): Sheesh.....I changed it okay, just to make you guys happy, lol. Really not any more comfortable shooting it that way, the two ridges still gouge your hand, at least with it the other way you could cup your hand and the single ridge really wouldn't touch you. 
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Posted: 4/16/2014 7:30:06 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies everyone! So after I change the furniture, the next mod as suggested by Black-Tiger and MAC21500 should be the threads, gas block, front sight and spiker. Which I will do soon because I really like the traditional style look. Like I said before, I have limited knowledge about the AK platform I'm trying to learn as much as I can about them so if you have any other suggestions please let me know. Now about the threading of the barrel, Do you guys do them yourself or have someone else do it? Did them myself, mine had previously been threaded, then had the threads ground off, so I had to go with 1/2x28 thread pattern, if yours has not been threaded previously and the muzzle has an OD of .550 or so, you can do 14x1 LH. Either way, CNC Warrior has all the parts needed to do it yourself, also Dinzag is a good source too. It's not hard at all. |
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Posted: 4/17/2014 7:21:41 AM EDT
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Just miked it the barrel is 0.555 or 14mm, time to pick up the die soon.
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Posted: 4/18/2014 2:13:37 PM EDT
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Just miked it the barrel is 0.555 or 14mm, time to pick up the die soon. Cool, it's really easy, just go slow. There's a set of basic instructions in .pdf format on CNC warriors site. Slow and easy, 1/8 turn or less then back, every 2-3 complete revolutions back the whole thing off and blow out all the chips, use plenty of oil, do NOT let the TAT face touch the muzzle face, check it frequently and back it off more turns as needed until you have threaded down so far you can pull it completely. |
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Posted: 6/9/2014 12:11:28 PM EDT
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Depending on how much $$ you want to spend .....You can send it off to Turbothis at mygunsnorthwest and have him weld up the rear of the receiver to square it back up and machine it to accept the traditional milled receiver buttstock. Of course you will then need to refinish it and Mario at POHF does a great job reproducing the Chinese blued finish.
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:30:15 PM EDT
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Depending on how much $$ you want to spend .....You can send it off to Turbothis at mygunsnorthwest and have him weld up the rear of the receiver to square it back up and machine it to accept the traditional milled receiver buttstock. Of course you will then need to refinish it and Mario at POHF does a great job reproducing the Chinese blued finish. Thanks for the info. I have a IronWood stock I am waiting on that is made for this type of MAK. I thought I read somewhere Turbothis also modified the slanted MAKs for a folder, is that true? |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:41:01 PM EDT
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Seriously who gives a shit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's an AKM... You wouldn't call an AR-15 an M-16, would you? Seriously who gives a shit. This. It's a fucking AK. Enjoy it! 
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Posted: 7/24/2014 6:31:45 AM EDT
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Thanks for the info. I have a IronWood stock I am waiting on that is made for this type of MAK. I thought I read somewhere Turbothis also modified the slanted MAKs for a folder, is that true? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Depending on how much $$ you want to spend .....You can send it off to Turbothis at mygunsnorthwest and have him weld up the rear of the receiver to square it back up and machine it to accept the traditional milled receiver buttstock. Of course you will then need to refinish it and Mario at POHF does a great job reproducing the Chinese blued finish. Thanks for the info. I have a IronWood stock I am waiting on that is made for this type of MAK. I thought I read somewhere Turbothis also modified the slanted MAKs for a folder, is that true? I bet he can do that no problem. |
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Posted: 7/24/2014 6:52:13 AM EDT
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I finally got my stock set from IronWood.
 I am now in the process finding a color I like.
What stain, oil, ect, are you guys using to get the Chinese blonde color? |
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Posted: 7/24/2014 6:56:37 AM EDT
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Or you could put the ironwood stock on it and shoot the shit out of it. You could spend your money on ammo and mags instead of silly shit like polish parts, welding up the slant cut, and custom blue jobs. Its an AK. It's a turd by design. A tool meant to be used. Doing all this custom shit to a chicom AK is the firearms equivalent to ricing out a civic.
dont let these guys suck you into a vortex of stupidity by convincing you that throwing money at an AK is some kind of investment. Pistol grip stock set, mags, ammo. Anything else is wasting money. |
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Posted: 7/24/2014 10:46:18 AM EDT
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Or you could put the ironwood stock on it and shoot the shit out of it. You could spend your money on ammo and mags instead of silly shit like polish parts, welding up the slant cut, and custom blue jobs. Its an AK. It's a turd by design. A tool meant to be used. Doing all this custom shit to a chicom AK is the firearms equivalent to ricing out a civic. dont let these guys suck you into a vortex of stupidity by convincing you that throwing money at an AK is some kind of investment. Pistol grip stock set, mags, ammo. Anything else is wasting money. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 5:15:33 PM EDT
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dont let these guys suck you into a vortex of stupidity by convincing you that throwing money at an AK is some kind of investment. Pistol grip stock set, mags, ammo. Anything else is wasting money. I figured the same thing. All AK types are 1 trick ponies. You buy AKs for that 1 trick it does (which it does very well) I see my AK as a reliable piece of crap
The only time you are allowed to pimp out an AK is when your wife pimps her AK out with a Hello Kitty set. hehehe |
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Posted: 7/26/2014 5:28:10 PM EDT
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Or you could put the ironwood stock on it and shoot the shit out of it. You could spend your money on ammo and mags instead of silly shit like polish parts, welding up the slant cut, and custom blue jobs. Its an AK. It's a turd by design. A tool meant to be used. Doing all this custom shit to a chicom AK is the firearms equivalent to ricing out a civic. dont let these guys suck you into a vortex of stupidity by convincing you that throwing money at an AK is some kind of investment. Pistol grip stock set, mags, ammo. Anything else is wasting money. I appreciate you guys looking out for me... but nobody is convincing me to do anything, I like nice stuff and customize it the way I want it. A few months ago I didn't know shit about AKs and the guys on this forum and others helped me find the answers I was looking for. And BTW, your wrong about Chinese AKs as an investment, look at the prices from 5 years ago and what the prices are today. |
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Posted: 7/27/2014 9:11:51 PM EDT
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I appreciate you guys looking out for me... but nobody is convincing me to do anything, I like nice stuff and customize it the way I want it. A few months ago I didn't know shit about AKs and the guys on this forum and others helped me find the answers I was looking for. And BTW, your wrong about Chinese AKs as an investment, look at the prices from 5 years ago and what the prices are today. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Or you could put the ironwood stock on it and shoot the shit out of it. You could spend your money on ammo and mags instead of silly shit like polish parts, welding up the slant cut, and custom blue jobs. Its an AK. It's a turd by design. A tool meant to be used. Doing all this custom shit to a chicom AK is the firearms equivalent to ricing out a civic. dont let these guys suck you into a vortex of stupidity by convincing you that throwing money at an AK is some kind of investment. Pistol grip stock set, mags, ammo. Anything else is wasting money. I appreciate you guys looking out for me... but nobody is convincing me to do anything, I like nice stuff and customize it the way I want it. A few months ago I didn't know shit about AKs and the guys on this forum and others helped me find the answers I was looking for. And BTW, your wrong about Chinese AKs as an investment, look at the prices from 5 years ago and what the prices are today. Gonna say the same thing.... So how are you finishing the wood, bullseye shellac, or are you going for more of the blonde look still? |
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Posted: 7/28/2014 8:36:18 PM EDT
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What's up M,
I found a couple of colors I somewhat like so far, I mixed up a few color samples of golden oak and ipswich pine at work and i think golden oak with a tint of yellow is gonna be the winner. |
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Posted: 7/29/2014 7:59:12 PM EDT
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What's up M, I found a couple of colors I somewhat like so far, I mixed up a few color samples of golden oak and ipswich pine at work and i think golden oak with a tint of yellow is gonna be the winner. Nice man, cant wait to see it.... All of the wood trim and doors in my house are golden oak mixed with golden pecan...so I can imagine with some yellow that that will look good. I'm trying to decide if I want the orange reddish color or the blonde yellow color still. So I definitely want to see yours first
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Posted: 7/31/2014 5:44:49 PM EDT
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Your money! Do what you want with it! We are all individuals! With that said! The AK rifle is a beautiful gun & a magnificent mechanical tool (semiautomatic / self loading). She looks good with just the pistol grip & no break or a slant break (does help with the venting of the gases upward & to the side to counter the muzzle movement).
But make sure to shoot it! That's where all the fun is! |
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Posted: 7/31/2014 6:20:26 PM EDT
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Bullseye Amber Shellac from home depot is a DEAD MATCH for the Chinese shellac.
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Posted: 8/1/2014 11:15:21 AM EDT
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Bullseye Amber Shellac from home depot is a DEAD MATCH for the Chinese shellac. |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 7:48:19 PM EDT
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This is what was used on my Ironwoods butt stock, & was a 100% match to my hand guards. Go for it. GARY Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bullseye Amber Shellac from home depot is a DEAD MATCH for the Chinese shellac. I heard that guys have had success with adding a couple drops of red dye to the bullseye amber shellac to get the exact color.....but I think the chinese wood has so many variations when it comes to finishes that it probably depends on the shade that it actually on your specific rifle. |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 10:05:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I heard that guys have had success with adding a couple drops of red dye to the bullseye amber shellac to get the exact color.....but I think the chinese wood has so many variations when it comes to finishes that it probably depends on the shade that it actually on your specific rifle. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Bullseye Amber Shellac from home depot is a DEAD MATCH for the Chinese shellac. I heard that guys have had success with adding a couple drops of red dye to the bullseye amber shellac to get the exact color.....but I think the chinese wood has so many variations when it comes to finishes that it probably depends on the shade that it actually on your specific rifle. I have to agree here, how many millions of rifles produced over the years? I can see the Chinese QC guys at the factory now, holding them up to the light, inspecting the finishes.
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Posted: 8/1/2014 10:35:59 PM EDT
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Congrats, you bought perhaps the best quality AK ever made.
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Posted: 8/5/2014 8:05:42 PM EDT
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I finally got my stock set from IronWood. I am now in the process finding a color I like.
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/051_zpsb340c4af.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/051_zpsb340c4af.jpg</a> What stain, oil, ect, are you guys using to get the Chinese blonde color? That's a nice looking stock set! About how long did it take you to get it from IronWood once he got your order? I need to order one for my MAK as well... -Derek |
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Posted: 8/7/2014 6:46:00 AM EDT
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That's a nice looking stock set! About how long did it take you to get it from IronWood once he got your order? I need to order one for my MAK as well... -Derek Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I finally got my stock set from IronWood. I am now in the process finding a color I like.
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/051_zpsb340c4af.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/051_zpsb340c4af.jpg</a> What stain, oil, ect, are you guys using to get the Chinese blonde color? That's a nice looking stock set! About how long did it take you to get it from IronWood once he got your order? I need to order one for my MAK as well... -Derek Thanks, Now hopefully I can find the time to stain it this weekend. It took exactly 3 months. |
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Posted: 8/23/2014 11:53:28 AM EDT
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I finally found some time to stain and seal the stock set, now it only needs a finish coat and it's done.
Pictures were taken with my ipotato in crappy lighting so it looks darker then what it is. Stained 
Couple of coats of sealer 
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Posted: 8/23/2014 3:43:09 PM EDT
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Good, now slap it back together and post picks!
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Posted: 8/31/2014 2:34:19 AM EDT
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Nice!
I am always a fan of debanning neutered AKs. |
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Posted: 9/8/2014 7:30:23 PM EDT
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Here it is finally done!
Outside in shade : 
Outside in sun: 
Inside: 
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Posted: 9/8/2014 10:08:40 PM EDT
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Very Nice rifle. Awesome finishing work and you picked the right parts that needed to be replaced to de-fang it. Now go shoot the darn thing and let us know how it goes
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Posted: 10/13/2014 9:31:15 PM EDT
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I finally got my stock set from IronWood. I am now in the process finding a color I like.
<a href="http://s610.photobucket.com/user/jzee28/media/051_zpsb340c4af.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i610.photobucket.com/albums/tt182/jzee28/051_zpsb340c4af.jpg</a> What stain, oil, ect, are you guys using to get the Chinese blonde color? Man don't let anybody blow ya smoke. The Mak 90 is one of the best battle rifles ever built. There is absolutly no reason why you can't have a battle rifle that looks good also. I happen to own 4, one with the Chinese under folder and I wouldn't sell them for all the money in the world. Iron wood makes an excellent product. When I converted my Hungarian SA 85M to 922r I ordered an American Dark walnut set from them and that gun is simply a thing of beauty now as well as being ready for anything.Keep goin the way your going and you will never be sorry. |
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Posted: 10/15/2014 9:28:57 AM EDT
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Looks awesome
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Posted: 10/21/2014 2:36:55 PM EDT
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I bought a MAK 90 milled with slant receiver almost a year ago. Even though I want to go with Ironwood furniture and put all the historic parts on it, I enjoy shooting the stupid thing to much as is. Even the butt-hole stock set doesn't bother me as much when I shoot it, only when I look at it. That said, the furniture you picked looks great. I love the AK platform, it's where I started, not the AR. I bought and sold a Polytech Legend a few months ago and bought my first AR with the cash, and had 1500 left over. AK's are awesome... shoot the piss out of it.
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:36:36 AM EDT
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OP your mak came out very nice.
I have one with a butt hole stock and I think I may try that stock set you have if I can come up with the scratch. |
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Posted: 10/23/2014 6:22:03 PM EDT
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OP your mak came out very nice. I have one with a butt hole stock and I think I may try that stock set you have if I can come up with the scratch. Thanks everyone! Do it! you won't regret it. IronWood Design is the only game in town when it comes to buttstocks for a milled MAK 90 slant cut receiver. While the butthole stock is comfortable, it is just too fugly IMO. |
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Posted: 10/26/2014 12:15:01 AM EDT
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What type of wood did you choose for your stock set? That set looks great!
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