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Post by cole97 on Dec 15, 2010 23:20:32 GMT -5
So, i did already post pictures on another thread of someone else's but i thought id make my own thread as to not annoy him ;D but anyways, here is my garand conversion with a wooden stock. if anyone has questions i will be more than happy to answer them. img152.imageshack.us/i/dsc00409o.jpg/ - pictures.
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Post by cole97 on Dec 15, 2010 23:31:00 GMT -5
a quick little update on this beauty though, today i was spraying some semi gloss paint on the receiver, when i bumped the work bench, causing the stock i had put on there, to fall off. it hit nose first, picked it right up, and no damage, not even a crack very pleased about that. ill also get some pictures of the new paint after it dries and i put it back together. one last quick question for everyone, how good of an idea do you think it would be by hot bluing the steel parts? the paint i got looks fairly close to what hot blued steel looks like (at least when i do it), so im considering it, or a cold blue? opinions?
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Post by whiterook on Dec 23, 2010 16:48:01 GMT -5
Hey ! Looks Great!
Can you tell me more about the tools and your procedure for drilling out the handgrip for the motor and the butt stock for the battery ... pics & details of your tools & procedure would be very helpful!
I just bought a stock on ebay after seeing your you tube vid (at least I think it was yours).
Thanks, WhiteRook
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Post by cole97 on Dec 23, 2010 18:17:30 GMT -5
thanks! it was most likely mine. if it wasnt, heres my channel: www.youtube.com/user/OrangeTaco017?feature=mhum#p/ui used a small drill bit at the beginning and after drilling a hole roughly the direction the motor sits in, i used gradually bigger paddle bits on my hand drill, sometimes using my drill press so i could use both hands. a dremel, a set of files, and 2 wood rasps came in handy too. in the back there are already 2 pre-drilled holes for a cleaning kit in the back, so i simply removed the wood between the holes with a chisel (it might be better to do the back before you hollow the wrist), and used a wood rasp and a few chisels to chip the wood until you can fit a battery. after you hollow the stock wrist, you should be able to drill the hole straight through the back for the wires, make sure its about a 5/8 inch hole at least for the wires. the biggest paddle bit i used for the wrist was 1 1/4 inch. remember to go slow and check your progress often. hope it helped! if you have any questions about the wood removal or the tools let me know! thanks for your interest!
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