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Offline ShadowShot

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New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« on: May 09, 2009, 02:06:29 PM »


Its not complete but in the works.



Went to Lowes, picked up a nice soft pine 2x6x8.
I cut the stock out to desired length  and spent the rest of the day
drilling and setting the action into the wood. I have a perfect snug fit.
The template is somewhat drawn out and thumbhole started.
Please over look how square it looks, I have a lot of rounding
carving and sanding to do.

I almost forgot, I am doing more of a pistol grip, thumbhole style stock.

My desire was for the disco to be setup like a B51 thumbhole stock. The disco forearm
was just way to short and with my riser and full barrel shroud it looked very awkward.
I now have the action set deeper into the wood. This give the rifle a more natural look.
I extended the forearm out to within 4 inches of the reservoir's end. I will either round
the end of the forearm, slant it in, or slant it out. I have not decided yet. I will have to
wait and see how the project is coming when I get to that part to see what would look
the best.

Once I have the stock the way I want it, I will probably use some marineX to form the
finishing touches. I will stipple it, and then It will be bed lined.

I said I wasn't going to post this but why not. Someone should be able to at least
get a good chuckle out of it.

2010 Kills

12 Tree Rats
36 Grackles
47 Cow Birds
4 Starlings
2 Crows
1 Ground Hog
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Re: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2009, 02:11:09 PM »
any detail shots of your inletting technique ? since you guys gave me the bug, im itching to do more projects !!!!!!!!!

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Re: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2009, 02:15:19 PM »
I used a drill press For the inletting. The only tip I can give you is, do the inletting BEFORE
you make any cuts in the wood for your stock design. That way you have a steady level
pies of wood setting on the press. I learn the hard way, hehe.
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36 Grackles
47 Cow Birds
4 Starlings
2 Crows
1 Ground Hog
9

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Re: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2009, 02:17:45 PM »
"grins" thanks, call me senile, but i have this vsion of a thumbhole stocked benjamin with nice optics. just sent out the vintage 347 for a rebuild and would like to create a unique shooter for myself. see............? you guys really are a bad influence !!

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RE: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2009, 03:32:48 PM »
http://www.marinetex.com/

http://www.geocities.com/brandenburkhart/SniperCentral_Targets/Rifle_Pictures/Rifle_New2.jpg

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6491&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0    <--- Not Marine Tex....I was wrong in that statement..

Looks like a dang nice start Paul !!! The section of the stock above the thumbhole is atleast as thick as the part on my b51...I dont think you'll have problems with it..Above are a few links of the stuff I was talking about.. I think you gotta good start, go sloooooo and think twice, cut once !!!
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ronbeaux - 5/6/2009  10:36 PM \" Give em the lead boys and make a big hole, wanna watch em dance and steal the show\"

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Re: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2009, 04:17:18 PM »
Thanks Brent, that is some cool looking stuff.
Gotta couple ideas on what I want to do now.
This stuff will clean up my imperfections.

You could use this and a checked meat cleaver or screen to
make a checked design. I just have to find the place to buy it
now.
2010 Kills

12 Tree Rats
36 Grackles
47 Cow Birds
4 Starlings
2 Crows
1 Ground Hog
9

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2009 Total
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6 Starlings
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shadow - 9/25/2008 8:00 PM  Pigeons in a dark barns, they seemed to get very alarmed by that red beam following them around. Ed
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ronbeaux - 5/6/2009  10:36 PM \" Give em the lead boys and make a big hole, wanna watch em dance and steal the show\"

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RE: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2009, 10:58:55 PM »
That's a fine start Paul, keep us updated on your progress. :) Ed
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Re: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2009, 01:58:11 PM »
Hey Shadow,

I put an update in the shop.
I've also asked for the mods to move this
this there also. That way its all in one place.
2010 Kills

12 Tree Rats
36 Grackles
47 Cow Birds
4 Starlings
2 Crows
1 Ground Hog
9

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Re: New Disco Thumbhole Stock
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2009, 09:18:42 AM »
I now have the putty and ready to start the finish on my stock before the bed liner application.
2010 Kills

12 Tree Rats
36 Grackles
47 Cow Birds
4 Starlings
2 Crows
1 Ground Hog
9