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Posted: 9/4/2020 9:49:47 AM EDT
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Here's my Treeline Bid Red Walnut stock. It took him about a week to process and ship. I stripped off all old oils and finish. Wooden bleach was used, then sanded to 320 grit. Several coats of Teak oil were applied. There was only one ding that was deep enough to need work. I filled it, but I probably could have sanded it out.
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Posted: 9/4/2020 1:27:07 PM EDT
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Treeline bought out most of FRED's M14 stocks a couple of years ago. Treeline has stocks in various grades. Just be specific with them on what you want and you should be good to go.
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Posted: 9/4/2020 3:50:50 PM EDT
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Buddy bought one of their refurbs and it was really nice for the $50 or so he spent.
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Posted: 9/4/2020 4:18:40 PM EDT
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Sounds good. I think I might go ahead and order one.
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Posted: 9/4/2020 10:18:59 PM EDT
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Got my USGI fiberglass from
Them. Great stock, easy company to do business with |
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Posted: 9/5/2020 7:46:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Got my USGI fiberglass from Them. Great stock, easy company to do business with I ordered a slotted metal hand-guard from them and it came in better than I anticipated. I'll buy one of those nice looking GI ones soon. The one in OP looks very nice! |
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Posted: 9/27/2020 1:48:17 PM EDT
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So... after much consideration, I decided I was more interested in a new stock rather than USGI (since my M1A this will be going on is new production). Got a Boyd's medium contour that I'll be finishing with about 6 coats of Tung oil.
Now time for the stupid question: The metal parts kits for these stocks are universal, yes? They are the same and will fit USGI stocks as well as new, heavier contour stocks?  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/27/2020 6:43:43 PM EDT
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Yes. They are universal. Lacking a crimping tool for the stock ferrule, I simply epoxy mine on.
Boyd's stocks are nice, and some have some very nice grain. But, they tend to have much more wood than they need, and so are heavier. I've got 2 Boyd's and a few USGI. The USGI feel a bit better in the hand. But, I'm keeping my Boyd's. I've picked up a couple of very nice USGi stocks from a seller on Gunbroker, and I have been very pleased with what I got. |
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Posted: 9/28/2020 7:31:52 PM EDT
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@Sailormilan2
Can you give me details on the epoxy process? Again... I have no idea what I'm doing. |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 8:31:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @Sailormilan2 Can you give me details on the epoxy process? Again... I have no idea what I'm doing. All I did with my ferrule is to slightly bevel the edges of the wood so the ferrule can just get started without catching the wood. I mixed some epoxy, and smeared it around inside the ferrule, then tapped the ferrule into place. It's not a part that gets a lot of stress, so epoxy should handle it just fine. |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 8:53:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All I did with my ferrule is to slightly bevel the edges of the wood so the ferrule can just get started without catching the wood. I mixed some epoxy, and smeared it around inside the ferrule, then tapped the ferrule into place. It's not a part that gets a lot of stress, so epoxy should handle it just fine. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: @Sailormilan2 Can you give me details on the epoxy process? Again... I have no idea what I'm doing. All I did with my ferrule is to slightly bevel the edges of the wood so the ferrule can just get started without catching the wood. I mixed some epoxy, and smeared it around inside the ferrule, then tapped the ferrule into place. It's not a part that gets a lot of stress, so epoxy should handle it just fine. Sound almost easy enough for me to do. Thanks. What epoxy product do you use? |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 4:04:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sound almost easy enough for me to do. Thanks. What epoxy product do you use? I'm using some 30 Minute Slow Cure hobby epoxy I got off eBay. |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 5:13:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm using some 30 Minute Slow Cure hobby epoxy I got off eBay. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Sound almost easy enough for me to do. Thanks. What epoxy product do you use? I'm using some 30 Minute Slow Cure hobby epoxy I got off eBay. Thanks |
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Posted: 10/6/2020 10:34:03 PM EDT
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Finally got everything I need to start getting this project moving forward.
New Boyd's stock Stock parts from Treeline Vented handguard Slow Cure epoxy (for the front ferrule) Tung oil and 600 grit sandpaper Now, all I need is the time. First mock up pic for attention...  Attached FileDon't worry. When I'm done, she won't look like she's having an identity crisis. |
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Posted: 10/16/2020 3:50:44 PM EDT
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