frontiergander
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Last night I polished the lock internals, lightly moly lubed it, wow what a slick sucker! I still have a little tuning on the triggers after shes complete.
Today I got out the ol horse hoof file and remove a large amount of excess wood around the forearm and brass shoulder plate. Got it all cleaned up now with 100 grit sand paper and smoothed nicely.
On the lock, I left enough wood for at least one good refinish if the new owner road the road should ever hurt the finish, he'll have wood to work with. I even went as far as using 100 and 220 grit sand paper inside the lock area of the stock to smooth out the rough texture they always leave in there. That rough stuff makes it hard to remove fouling when it finds its way into there.
Nose piece goes on tomorrow after I get the saw and remove some extra wood so I can fit the cap perfectly and then drill the holes for attachment screws.
Im just taking my time. I catch myself getting restless and inpatient from time to time and have to remind myself, its cool! No need to get in a rush to get it together, take your time, pay close attention to detail and the new owner will love it. I may love it so much that I keep it! :lol!: I always feel myself wanting to rush so I can start adding stain and get it purdy. Just one of those deals where I love adding the color and gloss to the wood and see it come alive.
The two places I bedded the stock for extra support and a wiggle free zone channel. The wedge key area was also bedded going partially down into the ramrod channel for extra strength.
Today I got out the ol horse hoof file and remove a large amount of excess wood around the forearm and brass shoulder plate. Got it all cleaned up now with 100 grit sand paper and smoothed nicely.
On the lock, I left enough wood for at least one good refinish if the new owner road the road should ever hurt the finish, he'll have wood to work with. I even went as far as using 100 and 220 grit sand paper inside the lock area of the stock to smooth out the rough texture they always leave in there. That rough stuff makes it hard to remove fouling when it finds its way into there.
Nose piece goes on tomorrow after I get the saw and remove some extra wood so I can fit the cap perfectly and then drill the holes for attachment screws.
Im just taking my time. I catch myself getting restless and inpatient from time to time and have to remind myself, its cool! No need to get in a rush to get it together, take your time, pay close attention to detail and the new owner will love it. I may love it so much that I keep it! :lol!: I always feel myself wanting to rush so I can start adding stain and get it purdy. Just one of those deals where I love adding the color and gloss to the wood and see it come alive.
The two places I bedded the stock for extra support and a wiggle free zone channel. The wedge key area was also bedded going partially down into the ramrod channel for extra strength.