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Posted: 9/26/2018 8:19:42 PM EDT
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Screwed from the inside and additional shaping... https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/285/B041F515-796E-4CEA-9420-A5F207C6F9DD-684176.JPG Next, I will cover with JB Weld and then finish shaping. |
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Posted: 9/26/2018 9:06:10 PM EDT
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Yes things are shaping up nicely.
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Posted: 9/27/2018 7:40:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/27/2018 8:02:31 PM EDT
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I'm digging it.
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Posted: 9/27/2018 8:20:14 PM EDT
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It's pregnant.
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Posted: 9/27/2018 8:30:41 PM EDT
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It's a guppy stock. I like it!
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Posted: 9/27/2018 9:03:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/28/2018 1:41:52 PM EDT
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I bought 5 of these a few years ago. Got a couple that were not stored on a world war 2 U-boat and used them as camo projects.
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Posted: 9/28/2018 5:09:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2018 10:18:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2018 12:48:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2018 1:03:55 PM EDT
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Looking good...
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Posted: 9/29/2018 1:04:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/29/2018 1:28:35 PM EDT
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Digging the little grippy lines I filed...
 Attached FileI noticed after a few coats that there were fiberglass fuzzies that were getting painted. I’ll let it dry/cure and then sand them lightly. If needed, then another light coat. Cure time... 10-14 days. 24 hours before I can put on the recoil pad and rails. |
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Posted: 9/30/2018 12:05:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/30/2018 1:46:42 PM EDT
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Which pad did you buy? I'm having a hard time finding one that fits because of the metal liner size. Specifically Pachmayr Decelerator.
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Posted: 9/30/2018 1:51:08 PM EDT
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Which pad did you buy? I'm having a hard time finding one that fits because of the metal liner size. Specifically Pachmayr Decelerator. https://www.hogueinc.com/accessories/recoil-pads/grind-to-fit Size medium for a synthetic stock. |
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Posted: 9/30/2018 7:06:47 PM EDT
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Hell, I want a Forward Grippy Guppy Lump (patent pending) on my AR.
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Posted: 10/12/2018 8:37:46 PM EDT
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Gave it another coat of Aluma-Hyde after 12 days of cure time.
Tomorrow I’ll mount the rails... |
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Posted: 10/12/2018 9:03:09 PM EDT
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Cool... can't wait to see the finished product
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Posted: 10/14/2018 7:33:11 PM EDT
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Still needs a week to cure, and I need to locktite and grind the screws...
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:05:20 PM EDT
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That’s one sexy guppie
turned out great! |
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:27:02 PM EDT
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I like it!
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:44:52 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:49:05 PM EDT
[#25]
Looks Good. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 10/14/2018 8:52:45 PM EDT
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That's the same type stock I had on my M14 in VN. In better condition of course.
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Posted: 10/14/2018 9:43:43 PM EDT
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The Guppy-Lump is most ergonomic.
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Posted: 10/15/2018 1:51:41 AM EDT
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I did one a while back. Gutted the inner forend and epoxied carbon fiber rods to minimize flex.
Wish I could find pics. Helped with my accuracy in my SOCOM a lot. |
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Posted: 10/15/2018 6:48:37 AM EDT
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I did one a while back. Gutted the inner forend and epoxied carbon fiber rods to minimize flex. Wish I could find pics. Helped with my accuracy in my SOCOM a lot. |
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Posted: 10/15/2018 10:39:11 AM EDT
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That’s a great idea Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I did one a while back. Gutted the inner forend and epoxied carbon fiber rods to minimize flex. Wish I could find pics. Helped with my accuracy in my SOCOM a lot. |
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Posted: 10/28/2018 6:08:36 PM EDT
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Decided to add a little Krylon...
Subtle camo...  Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/28/2018 9:22:33 PM EDT
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Love it!
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Posted: 10/28/2018 9:30:39 PM EDT
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Are you a Marine? You got it pregnant!
Looks good but I am still waiting on the jury to decide on the Guppy Lump. |
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Posted: 10/28/2018 9:59:44 PM EDT
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Are you a Marine? You got it pregnant! Looks good but I am still waiting on the jury to decide on the Guppy Lump. |
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Posted: 10/29/2018 12:21:26 PM EDT
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I did one a while back. Gutted the inner forend and epoxied carbon fiber rods to minimize flex. Wish I could find pics. Helped with my accuracy in my SOCOM a lot. Just be careful on the bottom that there is clearance for the op rod guide. |
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Posted: 10/30/2018 7:26:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2018 7:29:46 PM EDT
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Posted: 11/5/2018 12:13:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was going to chop the LOP anyhow, and installing a Hogue recoil pad. But, after grinding and drilling off the heads of the screws, they were still rusted to the nut and sling mount. So... Filled the gap: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/285/83E262A5-3DB1-43B9-A97D-B9D389B37FEC-672778.JPG I’ll sand and shape tomorrow. Smoothed our the butt, in preparation for filling with wood (for the screws of the recoil pad). https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/285/57F19830-A892-41C9-B2DB-C0B973EFB3DF-672780.JPG What color paint? |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 12:28:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What materials and process did you use to fill that gap? Bondo or JB Weld. Bondo holds up fine. JB is more durable. Bondo is WAY easier to sand. First, sand the inside of the gap. Drill a few holes for "rebar." I have used small screws and I have used small wooden dowels. This time I used wood. A few drops of wood in the holes and emplace your "rebar." On the inside of the stock, tape an old ID card or similar plastic to serve as a backstop/mold. Mix your material (JB or Bondo). Pack it into the gap (using plastic to press into all the gaps and nooks), ensuring that there is enough extra to sand and shape. Wait for cure. Sand and shape. If there are flaws, apply more JB/Bondo and sand. |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 2:17:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Super easy. Bondo or JB Weld. Bondo holds up fine. JB is more durable. Bondo is WAY easier to sand. First, sand the inside of the gap. Drill a few holes for "rebar." I have used small screws and I have used small wooden dowels. This time I used wood. A few drops of wood in the holes and emplace your "rebar." On the inside of the stock, tape an old ID card or similar plastic to serve as a backstop/mold. Mix your material (JB or Bondo). Pack it into the gap (using plastic to press into all the gaps and nooks), ensuring that there is enough extra to sand and shape. Wait for cure. Sand and shape. If there are flaws, apply more JB/Bondo and sand. |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 2:53:34 PM EDT
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It's like making a pinewood derby car.
Simple and satisfying. |
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Posted: 11/5/2018 5:46:24 PM EDT
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It looks great OP!
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Posted: 11/9/2018 3:26:23 PM EDT
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I built up a stock in a similar fashion many years ago. Also started with a Numrich U.S.G.I. stock. Cut down with a rubber pad, fattened and made more vertical the grip, put a small lip below the op rod to keep fingers off, added texture to grip areas, and used fiberglass internally to stiffen the fore end. The action itself is a Warbird build and it's a gem. I originally had a Vortex on it but went to a Surefire brake and WOW!! Huge improvement in controllability. I used PC-7 epoxy along with drywall screw "rebar" and cuts into the stock to give the epoxy a good grip much like you did and it has held up extremely well over the years.
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Posted: 11/9/2018 4:53:47 PM EDT
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Very nice.
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