RMC I cut Highwood repair

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10-15-2011, 06:16 PM
frankderrico

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RMC I cut Highwood repair

This stock came into Frank's Stock Sickbay a couple of weeks ago.
It is a collector grade stock. First four pics are the "good", next five are the "bad" and the "ugly".
It had a crude patch in the left rail and was roughed out for an M2. With a rifle in the stock there was a gap from near the recoil plate almost the handgaurd.
My customer wants me to clean up the ugly patch and fill in the gap so it will look good with the rifle in it. I plan on adding pics as I complete the project.
First step is removing the ugly patch. Then make a new patch that comes close to matching the grain.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.....Frank

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10-16-2011, 08:30 AM
shadycon

I have a question for you Frank; Do you have or thought of buying a small milling machine[nice ones around $1000]. I have alway thought one would be nice for gun repair. Just think of the time saved on repairing stocks! Anyway, you do great work and I haven't forgot about having you look at my M1a1 stock. GK
10-16-2011, 11:22 AM
frankderrico

GK, thanks for the compliment.
I don't have a milling machine. Sometimes when I have been sanding a patch for along time I think it would be a good tool to have.
I'll have to look into it.
e-mail me some pics of your M1A1 and I can give a quote
Have a great day.....Frank
Go Packers and Brewers!!!! (both play St. Louis today) at home
10-16-2011, 08:38 PM
Bill Hollinger

Frank, unbelievable work! Thank you for sharing! :thup:
10-16-2011, 10:35 PM
Midmichigun

Frank,
Outstanding work! We look forward to more pics!
And yes, I would use a milling machine. I have used one many times for stock repair on MANY rifles... it does cut down on time!
Anywho... great work!
10-23-2011, 01:54 PM
frankderrico

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Well here is some progress on the HW I cut RMC with the outstanding cartouche.
First pic is of the area for the new patch cleaned up and with the pins the patch will sit on, for strength.
Next is with the new patch.:thup:
Last two show the gap that will be filled.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.....Frank:cheers:

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10-23-2011, 08:34 PM
Bill Hollinger

Unbelievable Frank! Wow! You are a true craftsman :super:
10-24-2011, 05:42 AM
frankderrico

Bill, thank you.....Frank
10-26-2011, 02:05 PM
manteo97

Hi Frank,

Yes, super work.

I bought a Micro-mill/drill from Harbor Freight for $260 a few years ago. I don't see it listed in their catalogue anymore. However, they do carry a Mini-mill at $499. I use my micro to do M1 carbine stock work, and believe me, you can get some very precise cuts in the stock and on patches (even thought it's Asian manufacturer).

Mini Mill - 2 Speed Mini Milling Machine

May want to check it out.
11-25-2011, 04:15 PM
frankderrico

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Hello everyone, hope you all have a truly great weekend.
I've been finishing up my customers stock and have some pics of the completion of the project.
Thought that some of you would like to see the end result.
Pic one rail patch in the clamps
Pic two after sanding and oiling
Pic three with a rifle mounted
Pic four from the side

In The Spirit Of Collecting
Best Regards.....Frank:cheers:

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11-26-2011, 07:13 AM
wtmr

needs more clamps!!! LOL--happy t-day weekend
11-26-2011, 07:41 AM
frankderrico

Marcus that made me laugh.
Yea, should be out hunting but it's raining and blowing this morning up here in Wi.
Going to clean up the shop and hunt this afternoon.
Got the guys coming over tomorrow to make some drives and then some Texas Holdum in "The Hideout"

Happy t-day weekend to you.....Frank