Monte Carlo comb conversion.
This stock needs some fairly major stock alteration.
During a session with the Laser Gunfitting System we discovered that the original comb was too low and the butt didn't suit the shape of our client's shoulder.
A rubber comb raiser and an offset recoil pad were temporarily taped in place to allow an approximate fit to be achieved.
Although effective this can hardly be described as pretty.
A rubber comb raiser and an offset recoil pad were temporarily taped in place to allow an approximate fit to be achieved.
Although effective this can hardly be described as pretty.
Fitting an adjustable comb and recoil pad conversion was considered, but was rejected as the owner didn't like the look of these, and requested a solid wood conversion instead.
Time to get busy with the band saw.
I still get a little tense when I take a band saw to a customers' stock .
A sharp blade, good eyesight, and steady hands are needed.
Time to get busy with the band saw.
I still get a little tense when I take a band saw to a customers' stock .
A sharp blade, good eyesight, and steady hands are needed.
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A few moments later and the top of the comb is off.
Now we need to get some wood back on.
First a suitable block of walnut is selected then the two joint surfaces are hand flatted for a nice close fit.
The black tape keeps an even pressure on the join while the adhesive sets.
The black tape keeps an even pressure on the join while the adhesive sets.
The new comb is then roughed down to shape with surform before being fine finished.
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Nearly finished.
The stock is now at the final shape, with both the raised Monte Carlo comb and a new wooden butt plate in place. The rough surface has been polished with emery paper down to 1200 grade, and whiskered ready for the oil finish to be applied.
All done.
The finished job all polished nicely and in our jig to confirm the measurements.
I think that looks a lot better.