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corey012778 01-08-2008 12:09 AM

removing wood from a stock
 
about 2 months ago I asked about help with my savage 110e 30-06. in the time I have asked, I have changed the scope base to a 1 piece steel, still trying to deside on what rings to get, the scope that was on it crapped out on me when I put it on another gun (80 rounds[:@]), and refloated the barrel. the stock is warped on the right side and I only need to remove like <.005 of a inch on it. I really don't trust myself to do it but I don't have the money to get a gunsmith to do it. what could I use do the work?



jtb1967 01-08-2008 06:45 AM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 
Trying wrapping several layers of tape around the barrel to protect it. Then lay the barrel action in the stock without tighting the bolts down. You can now use a piece of sand paper to remove the wood. Of course have the grit side of the sandpaper facing the wood. The barrel will act as a guide while you use a work the paper back and forth to remove the excess wood. Go slow and make sure you don't remove more than your idea of beauty can handle. Clear as mud now?

eldeguello 01-08-2008 07:07 AM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 

ORIGINAL: corey012778

about 2 months ago I asked about help with my savage 110e 30-06. in the time I have asked, I have changed the scope base to a 1 piece steel, still trying to deside on what rings to get, the scope that was on it crapped out on me when I put it on another gun (80 rounds[:@]), and refloated the barrel. the stock is warped on the right side and I only need to remove like <.005 of a inch on it. I really don't trust myself to do it but I don't have the money to get a gunsmith to do it. what could I use do the work?
I assume the warpage is in the barrel channel? Causing the wood on the right side to touch the barrel? Since you only need to remove .005" or so, use a medium shandpaper, like #240, and go slowly until you can slip a dollar bill between the barrel and the stock. IF you want to be even more careful, use a #400 grt paper. It will take longer, but you won't risk removing too much wood.

Pawildman 01-08-2008 09:12 AM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 
A short piece of wooden dowel about 1/2" in dia. and 4"-5" long wrapped with medium grit sandpaper (#240) will do a nice job. Be careful to check frequently as you go. Like Eldeguello suggested, a dollar bill should slide EASILY between the barrel and wood when you are done. Also, don't forget to seal the sanded area with a little urethane or the like after you are done. Keeps moisture out of the unfinished wood.

corey012778 01-08-2008 03:03 PM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 
thanks guys, I just have to pick up some sandpaper and urethane. I had some auto detail some where, just can't find it, that would of worked really really well.

johnny2 01-08-2008 05:57 PM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 
Another idea is to use different size deep well sockets,they work great for this sort of thing..Just a thought now.Some Savage rifle want to have a pressure point at the tip of the forend..Floating a barrel is by no means a cure all..So be careful..But then again you can always put it back in with glass..Good luck with it..

corey012778 01-08-2008 07:01 PM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 
being that I am more of a computer person, I am a big beleaver in trouble shooting. I had kwik ring base combo crap, got red of that, refloated it with 5 singles did not hold. if I could talk my wife into it, I would get a new stock all together. but I can't talk her out of $150. if this don't work, I am going to try some jb bore paste, I was going to do that with all my guns anyway, got 500 rounds in my 22, over 100 in my sks, I put 80 in the 30-06 and I bought it used. and my ML my just get just because I would have it

corey012778 01-08-2008 11:18 PM

RE: removing wood from a stock
 
thanks guys again, I found some 150 DRYWALL sandpaper laying around cut 1" x 1" squairs , I used it, took the action out of the stock worked the stock, 2 passes. replaced the action, did maybe 4 more passes with the sandpaper, did not have any cash on me to check, used a old posted I had, good and even. just got a little minor things to do and I will be set.

got working on it, I really don't like the color of the stock.


am I just getting a little picky?


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