My CFX Custom Stock Build

[MartinDWhite]

I wanted 3 things in my stock when I started
1 - adjustable height comb
2 - pistol grip
3 - flat knee rest (possibly adjustable)

I asked a while ago about inletting sizing for the CFX (in Gamo Gate). I go no answer, so I I bought some calipers (digital at Harbor Freight and tool for $15) and started measuring. I got a pine 2x8 (for practice) and went to work. It took about 8 hours Saturday and Sunday to get all the inletting right. I had to make a jig (you can see the thing on the saw horses). I used a router with a 1/4 straight cutting bit for the deeper inletting and did it in two passes (should have done it in 5 or 6). I used a combination of table saw, miter saw, and jig saw to get it to the current shape. I am still debating on the rear end shape, so as you can see in the pictures it is still a 2x8.

 I shot a (just one) pellet with it today (even hit the bullseye (from 15 yards)) so I think I can show it off as a work in progress. Kind of strang to shoulder a 2x8 and pull a trigger....

You can see the results...or progress so far...at
http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?dir=October_15_2007_21_31

If it turns out well, I will pick up a blank out of some hardwood and make another one. I have some old maple rough cut 1x10s I was thinking of planing down and gluing together.

I will post more pictures as I get more done.


    Martin D. White

[PeakChick]

The inletting looks very nice Martin. I think a maple laminate stock would be sweet, warp resistant and maple is so strong and awful pretty when well finished.

Martin,

You read my mind.  I'll take one.  I can't wait to see how it turns out.  Hope you are willing to share your process.

Jay

[Big_Bill]

Great job Martin,

It looks as though you have this project well in hand, ounce you decide on the butt of the stock, it will all be down to the range. I wouldn't be surprised if you kept this stock as your favorite ! Great step-by-step photos of your project !

Thanks for sharing it with us..

[shadow]

Fine project that you got going there Martin and looking forward to the finished project. What a great sport, Airgunning. If we can't find what we want for our shooter's, we build it .:) Please keep us updated on your progress. Ed

[Gene_SC]

Hey Martin, great project you have started. I have two CFX Royals and love the wood stocks on them. Can't wait to see how the project progresses. Guess we will have to say the GTA has another great talented member on board..:) Thanks for sharing with us and will be looking forward to seeing the completion of the custom CFX stock.

Gene

[Splash]

Martin, it looks as though you are off to a great start. How did you drill the forarm holes? Did you use a dowel rod like I did, or did you find another way? Keep the pics coming, we love pics. I have seen one stock that was a laminated maple with a peice of 1/2" thick walnut in the middle, it was very nice.
Mike

[MartinDWhite]

I did the dowel thing, like you suggested. Since the main tube onthe CFX is  1 1/8 inches I used a 1 1/8 inch dowel. BUT I had trouble because the bits I have a vary fast bits and dug though so quick they pulled off center with the hand drill. So the holes in the stock were about 1/4 hole offset. I was able to "adjust" the hole with a dremel and the action fits well.

Speaking of problems....I matched all the inletting on the original stock without the reliefs that I thought were just plastic mold relief. Well one of them is needed to allow the cocking level to go all the way back. You can see in a couple of the pictures that there is an additional angle cut at the end of the cutout for the cocking arm. This is to clear the level atached to the cocking arm. Does that make any sense??? (...rhetorical...)

I decided on the rear stock shape. I hope to get it roughed in tonight and I will take some pics. I picked a color to paint it also. Golden Fire. It is a burn orange like color that is a two part paint. I will add a couple clear coats to give it that high gloss look. I hope it comes out well....we will see...at least I will...you might not because I might not post pics if it comes out real bad....hahahahaha

Martin D. White

[DanoInTx]

Looking really good!!!

Can't wait to see the completed deal.  I really like that upright target grip, those always felt more natural to me than the Monte Carlo style.

[MartinDWhite]

Latest pics with rough cut rear stock are at
http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=October_16_2007

I only got about an hour to work on it today. I will start shaping tomorrow with a grinder(with 36 or 50 grit) sanding disk on it, and router.

   Martin D. White

[Big_Bill]

She's looking real nice, Martin,

I believe you have a winner there !!!

I look forward to seeing your finished stock, but please,... take your time, don't rush on my account !

Thanks for sharing your project with us .

[MartinDWhite]

Here are the latest pics from my build progress.  http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=October_21_2007

I decided to get the nice rounded detail that I wanted all the way around the rear triangle I was going to have to make the rear of the stock out of two pieces. As you can see from the pics I cut the rear off in a nice triangle and I will joint in a second piece that forms the butt.

I shaved a lot more on the grip where the thumb goes. I did this with a dremel and a sanding drum bit. It feels wonderful (to me....I might be bias).

I am putting up pics of my make shift router table the thing clamped to the workbench with a 2x4 clamped to it. I obviously do not endorse anyone else doing it this way. I really should buy a routed table.

That picture of a pill of wood, is the pile of old maple I will build a stock out of if this one comes out well.

Part of the original block of wood (as you can see here http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=October_15_2007_21_31&picture=October_15_2007_21_31/DSC08693.JPG ) had a little chunk missing. I did not think much of it and I did not realize that the stock (pistol grip) would come down in to that part. So now I am having to repair it by cutting it out and gluing in a small replacement piece. It is good pratice incase I fubar the maple boards.

[shadow]

Been waiting for some updates Martin, looking fantastic. Ed

[MartinDWhite]

It has been quite a while since I have been able to work on this project. My kitchen broke....actually a small leak in a drain line caused me to have to tear out 1/3 my kitchen and do a lot of work. That is done and all good....so.... back to the fun projects.

I made the insert that will hold the original butt pad to the new stock. I did the inletting to attach said wood to said stock. And I test fit it. I then cut it to length and did some minor work on installing the butt pad. I decided I needed to make some more wood pieces to make it look better. I will make those next (what they look like is a secret until I am sure I can make them). It has to do with the butt pad being 1 5/8 inches and the rear wood only being 3/4 inches wide.

I also made a little rifle field holder so when I am target shotting in the grass I don't have to set the rifle in the grass to go adjust the target (replace the target paper or setup new paint balls)

Since this is the "shop" section of the forum I threw in a few pictures of my shop. 3 1/2 car detached metal garage. It is the only covered parking we have and I burns my wife up that no one parks in our garage.....

http://www.martinwhite.name/images/index.php?p=&dir=November_04_2007_shop



   Martin D. White
   Custom CFX stock in progress....

You know I have been planing on buying a nice custom stock and air rifle set up. I am straped for money like everbody so I think I'll take your idea and just make me a costum stock. I think I'll use poplar wood. Or will Pine be better. Is that rifle a spring gun I couldn't tell. I want to replace my stock on my model 34 RWS but didn't want to cut the original up. Yours is looking good keep us posted Chuck