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Well the rotary tool makes good sense. I was thinking how bad it would be to try it with a chisel. Does it have to be something specific for glass bedding or will regular fiberglass resin work? If so what could you use as a release agent? Trying to keep this a low budget as possible. I already have the fiberglass resin.

I use acraglass because its a proven, time tested product that I can color match with the dye they make to be compatible with the epoxy.
I like Freekote as a release agent.
Devcon is a popular product, but it is even more expensive.

Have never tried using fiberglass resin, and don't have any intention of being the guinea pig on that one. lol
 
Arcaglass is a light duty fiberglass resin product. It works in firearms applications pretty well.

Give fiberglass a try sometime. I think you'll be pleased with the results. I've always used fiberglass products from a marine supply store. The industrial grade fiberglass products used in marine applications are fantastic for gun applications.


The fiberglass/resin products are plenty strong for 140mph K-Boats and 300 MPH Nitro Funny Car bodies. A gun application probably won't see the mechanical stresses like the boats and race cars. The newer products are carbon fiber based and are even stronger than the glass but you will pay a premium price for the premium product.


Blown Alcohol K-Boat made entirely from Fiberglass/Resin and wood.
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Fiberglass funny car body after a 294mph pass into the catch net.
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For release on all epoxies I use grease. Rig, wheel bearing, etc.

Much easier to apply and clean off.
 
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Well the shape of the stock is basically done, just finish sanding now.

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I didn't take the pistol grip area down to the slender profile of the original given the comments about strength or lack thereof in this area. The original was a little too small for my large hands but the wife tried it the way this one is and said it was fine for her small hands.

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Have to order some Acraglass gel to bed the action and forearm iron. That will take a while to get here.

This will likely be the last update for a while because my yard is a disaster from the storm. Lost my pecan tree and that will take me forever to get cleaned up plus all the other limbs down will take a while to clean up.

I will get back to it a soon as I can.
 
Well the shape of the stock is basically done, just finish sanding now.

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I didn't take the pistol grip area down to the slender profile of the original given the comments about strength or lack thereof in this area. The original was a little too small for my large hands but the wife tried it the way this one is and said it was fine for her small hands.

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Have to order some Acraglass gel to bed the action and forearm iron. That will take a while to get here.

This will likely be the last update for a while because my yard is a disaster from the storm. Lost my pecan tree and that will take me forever to get cleaned up plus all the other limbs down will take a while to clean up.

I will get back to it a soon as I can.
That's some pretty work, Schattenreiter. Sometimes it is enough to do it just because you can. Looking forward to the finished product.
 
That's some pretty work, Schattenreiter. Sometimes it is enough to do it just because you can. Looking forward to the finished product.


Thank you for the kind words. Yes, sometimes it is not about the destination but rather about the journey. There is no way this shotgun will ever be worth what time and material I will have in it. But who knows. Maybe a 2 year old little boy will one day cherish it because of how it came to be his. :)
 
Well the shape of the stock is basically done, just finish sanding now.

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I didn't take the pistol grip area down to the slender profile of the original given the comments about strength or lack thereof in this area. The original was a little too small for my large hands but the wife tried it the way this one is and said it was fine for her small hands.

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Have to order some Acraglass gel to bed the action and forearm iron. That will take a while to get here.

This will likely be the last update for a while because my yard is a disaster from the storm. Lost my pecan tree and that will take me forever to get cleaned up plus all the other limbs down will take a while to clean up.

I will get back to it a soon as I can.

I'm guessing you're the kind of guy who'll recycle that wood.

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Man, I can't "like" this enough! Beautiful job on that wood, just the way I like it. Have you used Tru-Oil? You like the BLO better?
 
Stock is done. I have 10 coats of BLO sanded in with 500 grit paper. The forearm now has 3 coats on it. I will continue till it has 10 coats.

So I guess this mean I can scratch one thing off my bucket list. Always wanted to make a stock. I think this meets that goal.


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I feel funny liking another guys wood... but dang I like your wood!


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Man, I can't "like" this enough! Beautiful job on that wood, just the way I like it. Have you used Tru-Oil? You like the BLO better?


Yes I have used Tru-Oil in the past. I have lost count of the number of stocks I have refinished over the years and I mostly used Tru-Oil. Did one a while back and used a spray on poly. It turned out ok but nothing to write home about.

Truth be told I used BLO on this because it is what I had at the time. I am running on a tight budget right now. Won't bore you with the details. Hopefully it will improve soon but time will tell. Doing this is what keeps me moving.
 
I feel funny liking another guys wood... but dang I like your wood!


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Thank you sir. Much appreciate the kind words. And feel free to like on my wood anytime :eek::oops::rolleyes::D Waiting for one of the usual suspects to show up and run with that. You know who you are. LOL
 
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I missed a couple posts along the way - fun gettin' caught up!

Did I already comment on how much I like your stock mounting frame? Gonna have to steal I mean, be influenced by your design!

Beautiful work.
 
WOW....

That is a fantastic looking stock. It's just amazing to look over your shoulder as you have created that .

What a great job. I love the way the grain swirls around the pistol grip.
 
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I missed a couple posts along the way - fun gettin' caught up!

Did I already comment on how much I like your stock mounting frame? Gonna have to steal I mean, be influenced by your design!

Beautiful work.



Be my guest. It isn't much to look at (the stock cradle that is) but it is functional. I will make modifications to it as necessary for future use. I may never make another stock but it will work for refinishing and checkering.
 
WOW....

That is a fantastic looking stock. It's just amazing to look over your shoulder as you have created that .

What a great job. I love the way the grain swirls around the pistol grip.



Thank you for the kind words. It has been a very satisfying experience. It took several attempt before I got the lay out just right for that to happen. I am pleased with the results. :)
 
Been slow working on this lately but managed to get this done this morning. Plan is to replicate this on the other end. Do you think it is good enuff to go with that or should I just sand it off?


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As always negative as well as positive comments welcomed.

It wouldn't take but about 30 min to repair the checkering.
That would be the best way to go.
If you don't want to buy a checkering tool you could make a simple vainer in a few minutes no more than you are doing.

I have a bunch of proper checkering tools, but also like to use a small scraper I made out of a precision triangular file in some hard to reach places.
As simple and small as this pattern is it would be a good one to cut your teeth on.
 
One of us has hit his head. There is no checkering to repair. I made the forearm from scratch and decided to try checkering it. This is what it did look like.

Stock is done. I have 10 coats of BLO sanded in with 500 grit paper. The forearm now has 3 coats on it. I will continue till it has 10 coats.

So I guess this mean I can scratch one thing off my bucket list. Always wanted to make a stock. I think this meets that goal.


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The plan is to repeat this on the other end of the forearm. This is what it looks like right now. I just did this a few days ago.

Been slow working on this lately but managed to get this done this morning. Plan is to replicate this on the other end. Do you think it is good enuff to go with that or should I just sand it off?


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As always negative as well as positive comments welcomed.
 
I like the checkering and the finish on the stock is amazing.


I'm looking forward to the finished product!
 
Got the other end done and I am not as pleased with the results as on the first end. It is what it is. My hands were not as steady this time and I made some obvious mistakes doing this end. They will have to stand. Not really enuff material there to sand off and start again. It is a learning process and I am learning. Have to show the bad along with the good so here it is.


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Why can't you sand it out? Diamonds are not full depth (eg. they are flat top rather than pointed) and you have not cut a border to clear the overruns.

Sand it out and slightly reprofile the entire forend to keep the shape and lines. You could even reshape the nose into a schnable if so inclined.
 
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Why can't you sand it out? Diamonds are not full depth (eg. they are flat top rather than pointed) and you have not cut a border to clear the overruns.

Sand it out and slightly reprofile the entire forend to keep the shape and lines. You could even reshape the nose into a schnable if so inclined.


The shape of the diamonds was not what I was talking about sanding out although they could use some help. What I was talking about is the layout of the design itself. The outside point on each design is on the center line of the forearm but I got off of it on the other end of both designs. One is off to one side and the other is off to the opposite side of the center line.

I guess I could sand the design itself and deepen the lines to cover the flaw in that part. I just didn't want to start all over from the beginning. Adding a boarder would cover the run overs. Thanks for that idea.

What in the world is a schnable. Me and google have no idea?
 
I misspelled...schnabel
 

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Well she turned into a shooter today. Slowly been collecting things I need for the bluing of the barrels and decided to try it out. Put.it together and got a couple of shells and stepped out back. She cocked upon opening the action and both barrels worked as expected. Putting it together I realized I had not yet cut.the inlet for the trigger guard. Only took a little while and now we are one step closer.


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I will put some oil on it tomorrow and that should do it.for the stock. Then on to bluing. This should be an adventure.
 
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