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Post by ratsnakeboogy on Jul 6, 2015 7:36:35 GMT -5
I have a B&C Alaskan stock that I would like to thin down in the forearm and grip area. I've done this with wood stocks, but never worked on a fiberglass stock. Is this possible to do without hurting the stock? Anything to watch out for?
Thanks,
Don
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Post by 7mmfreak on Jul 6, 2015 7:46:35 GMT -5
The only area I alter on fiberglass stocks is the tang and that is to blend the stock to the tang as most are not a great fit since it is a generic pattern with an "in-let" that will work with the stock pattern. If I were to do that in the grip and forearm I would end up using fiber-glass cloth and resin to create a patch for the shell and then would use a bedding compound to fill it (like a bondo patch) then sand it down to create a seamless finish.
It would be easier to just buy a better stock and if you calculate your time as money you also come out ahead buying a different stock. If you are a habitual tinkerer (I am) then stock alteration might be the right course.
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Post by ratsnakeboogy on Jul 6, 2015 8:01:48 GMT -5
This stock has a "fat" grip area that I wanted to thin down for my son, I think he could live with the forearm. The only thinner option I can find is a McMillan, which is a great stock but almost 3 times the price. I just wasn't sure if I could sand it down without destroying integrity.
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Post by Richard on Jul 6, 2015 10:52:39 GMT -5
The problem is (7mmfreak indicated) the outer shell is a thin layer for fiberglass or graphite cloth. Once you sand or grind thru it, you are down to the foam filler............which has no strength. My past includes autobody work (prior to the PD) and a lot of corvette work so I am at home working with fiberglass. With out some back ground or some guidance, I would avoid what you are proposing.
Richard
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Post by rossman40 on Jul 6, 2015 11:01:27 GMT -5
When dealing with a stock that is made with a woven fiberglass cloth outer shell things can get messy fast. As 7mm hinted you have to pay attention because the integrity of the stock is in the outer shell so if you take out the cloth you have to rebuild it.
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Post by ratsnakeboogy on Jul 6, 2015 11:52:14 GMT -5
10-4. Probably outside of my skill set.
Thanks guys.
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