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Post by daug on Aug 19, 2011 12:02:28 GMT -5
Hello guys, I wanted to share with you the realization of my M1 Garand. Mixture of RS for the front and set the stock IS home made, laminated timber. I could not explain my craft too because my English is very limited. sorry. Here the realization is far from over ......
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Post by Echelon on Aug 19, 2011 13:21:01 GMT -5
This is awesome. I cant wait to see it finished.
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Post by aj czarkowski on Aug 19, 2011 13:33:28 GMT -5
It's looking good
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Post by daug on Aug 19, 2011 14:19:24 GMT -5
Thank you for your appreciation....It's very hard job for a good looking!!!!
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Post by daug on Aug 19, 2011 16:10:39 GMT -5
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Post by HornetWSO on Aug 19, 2011 18:10:24 GMT -5
you've done a really nice job shaping the stock so far. Very excited to see this progress!!
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Post by daug on Aug 30, 2011 12:17:47 GMT -5
I make a external barrel because the original is so small.....and I adjust the differents parts sorry for my english
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Post by Echelon on Aug 30, 2011 12:30:16 GMT -5
Looking very nice!
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Post by roadwarrior on Aug 30, 2011 12:49:09 GMT -5
It Looks very good Did you use M14 internal parts?
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Post by daug on Aug 30, 2011 14:30:32 GMT -5
Yes I use a M14 cyma....
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Post by Echelon on Aug 30, 2011 14:36:31 GMT -5
So....you're going to build me one?
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Post by daug on Aug 30, 2011 15:54:37 GMT -5
So....you're going to build me one? AHAHAh......sorry but......no!!! It's so hard job ;D ;D
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Post by 2nd Bat on Aug 31, 2011 2:12:35 GMT -5
It really looks great. With the final stains and detail work it is going to look fantastic. Super effort!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Aug 31, 2011 10:00:00 GMT -5
Its looking very good! Nothing can replace real wood! I like the approach you took while making the stock. I've thought of doing something similar but alas its too much work for me.
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Post by daug on Aug 31, 2011 10:37:45 GMT -5
2ebat and Sgttom, thank for your appreciation......It's not very perfect, but it's a first time for me and I have a minimum tools!!! One day I think to try to work on the real stock. I bought one recently, but I was afraid of breaking during processing.
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Post by volkssturm on Aug 31, 2011 11:49:22 GMT -5
I started working on a real stock once. I stopped when I realized how thin the wood was going to be in the wrist of the stock. I've wondered if it would be possible to put a shaft on the M14 mechbox and put the motor further back in the butt. But I don't have the skills to do something like that.
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Post by daug on Sept 1, 2011 10:06:04 GMT -5
Yes I see your beginning...It's a good job. When I receive my stock I have afraid too, and I decided to shape my stock. I don't know if is possible to modified the motor and the gearbox on the m14. Normally ICS must leave the M1 AEG
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Post by 2nd Bat on Sept 5, 2011 21:03:07 GMT -5
The split laminate approach is very sound and based on your pictures looks very good indeed. I am anxious to see it all stained up and completed. The pride that results in home projects is so satisfying and sharing assorted approaches helps people decide if they want to tackle such projects.
These things are easy to visualize in your head but the reality of the work required is quite daunting once you're actually doing it. My hat goes off to you. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by daug on Sept 6, 2011 11:11:31 GMT -5
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Post by Echelon on Sept 6, 2011 11:35:14 GMT -5
Dude that looks amazing! You sure you don't want to make me one? Lol
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Post by HornetWSO on Sept 6, 2011 21:37:00 GMT -5
Nice job, the stock really looks nice. How strong does it feel?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Sept 9, 2011 20:58:19 GMT -5
Very sweet! Great job. Obviously you're going to grind off the bolt release, add a small barrel tip in front of the locking lugs and a few other tiny things but it looks sensational.
Your approach is terrific. If folks realized how much time and effort was involved they wouldn't even ask about having you make one for them.
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Post by daug on Sept 10, 2011 5:59:49 GMT -5
Thank guys, my M1 is not finish and I add again small barrel, modify the diameter of barrel, because I don't like the look and addict more little details. It's more hours work for a medium result.....but for me it's right to play one sunday by months.
for idea I work approximative 35 hours for the realize and it's not finish. But I have a new project. Build a USM1 aeg with a denix parts and aeg gearbox. Also if you know a personn who build a similar aeg I'm interested info.
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Post by trainboy153 on Mar 23, 2016 21:21:35 GMT -5
Hi. Your M1 came out very good, just like the original. The idea of connecting multiple pieces is brilliant. I'm going to start a project similar to this. Can you please tell me: 1. Which types and sizes of wood you used. And 2. All the measurements. Anything I would need to know for cutting and sculpting. Widths, heights, contours. If you could please post this or send it to me, that be great. Thanks.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 24, 2016 13:24:00 GMT -5
Training,
Daugs post was from several years ago. Truthfully if you can't figure out how to proceed using the photo tutorial he provided my recommendation is you'd probably be best served not to attempt it. Inletting a stock for an AEG is a pretty precise, challenging and time consuming undertaking. Not for the novice or feint of heart. Having said all that I hope you prove me wrong and succeed in replicating his efforts.
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Post by trainboy153 on Mar 24, 2016 18:32:08 GMT -5
Training, Daugs post was from several years ago. Truthfully if you can't figure out how to proceed using the photo tutorial he provided my recommendation is you'd probably be best served not to attempt it. Inletting a stock for an AEG is a pretty precise, challenging and time consuming undertaking. Not for the novice or feint of heart. Having said all that I hope you prove me wrong and succeed in replicating his efforts. Okay. Thanks. I'm not converting an AEG, rather making a no firing replica. I was hoping to get some measurements and/or tips on how to go about this project from somebody with experience. Thanks anyways.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 24, 2016 23:55:28 GMT -5
If you are simply making a non firing replica that changes everything as without the precise inletting through the neck and trigger housing alignment your project sounds quite doable. You will however need lots of Garand hardware for it to come out well. To do it right you'll need the ferrules (that join the stock and the handguards,) sling hardware, a receiver group and bolt, butt plate and Garand Gas assembly. sights, locking lug and stacking hardware. The two handguards could be fabricated but its much easier just to by some field worn ones fairly cheaply and use them. Many of these items can be modified from a non functioning M14 and others can be fabricated. Price these items out on EBay and you'll quickly see that a Denix replica Garand already done up will be cheaper.
If you still want to pursue the project let me know. I could trace the precise outline for an M1 Garand for you to use as a template. I have fabricated perhaps a dozen M1 Garand non guns for props or to supplement vehicle displays. They are kind of fun to throw together and are a good way to use up scrap bits and hardware that is laying around.
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Post by trainboy153 on Mar 25, 2016 19:25:49 GMT -5
If you are simply making a non firing replica that changes everything as without the precise inletting through the neck and trigger housing alignment your project sounds quite doable. You will however need lots of Garand hardware for it to come out well. To do it right you'll need the ferrules (that join the stock and the handguards,) sling hardware, a receiver group and bolt, butt plate and Garand Gas assembly. sights, locking lug and stacking hardware. The two handguards could be fabricated but its much easier just to by some field worn ones fairly cheaply and use them. Many of these items can be modified from a non functioning M14 and others can be fabricated. Price these items out on EBay and you'll quickly see that a Denix replica Garand already done up will be cheaper. If you still want to pursue the project let me know. I could trace the precise outline for an M1 Garand for you to use as a template. I have fabricated perhaps a dozen M1 Garand non guns for props or to supplement vehicle displays. They are kind of fun to throw together and are a good way to use up scrap bits and hardware that is laying around. I'm planning on doing some aluminum casting to make the mechanisms. Just basic with a spring so you can work the bolt. But if you can send me a template, that would be really good. And also some measurements I would need in making the model. Thanks!
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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 25, 2016 20:13:38 GMT -5
PM me with your direct email and I send you clear pictures that show measurements and details. Since you're not having to chisel out the stock for the AEG motor and battery making it out of a solid block of wood might be the better way to go. US manufacturers had ample resources for hardwoods compared to other countries that relied on laminant stock. When finished and up close they look quite different. Laminant allow you to minimize your inletting and also don't require a band saw as a jig saw can cut out your rough shapes and then a rasp, dremel and sander finish out the shape.
If you,'re serious about taking on the project I have an actual Garand Stock with the hardware a take off M14 receiver group including bolt and charging handle with cocking spring (left over from my just finished G43 project) and an upper (the large) handguard.
You would have to buy or fabricate the complete gas assembly, trigger assembly and lower handguard but those parts of the project are fairly straight forward. I would sell you all those surplus parts for $100.00 which is about $80.00 to $100.00 less than they would bring individually on eBay. This preshaped and inletted stock with the hardware would save you easily a months worth of work!
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