removing wood from a stock
01-08-2008 | 12:09 AM
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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?
01-08-2008 | 06:45 AM
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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?
01-08-2008 | 07:07 AM
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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?
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?
01-08-2008 | 09:12 AM
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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.
01-08-2008 | 03:03 PM
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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.
01-08-2008 | 05:57 PM
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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..
01-08-2008 | 07:01 PM
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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
01-08-2008 | 11:18 PM
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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?
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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