wood grip

[westcoast]

doesnt seem to be a big selection?someone suggested we start widdling.ok2021

[tanstaafl4y]

The wood grips are totally do able. There was someone on the "old" boards that was manufacturing them on a limited basis.

/Photo document for multiple reasons. 1) for ATF if you ever need to prove compliance and 2) We like to watch.

//side note on the ATF thing. Think about taking photos with the workpeice on the cover of "today's" newspaper.

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[OrygunKid]

Can't wait to see how it turns out!! I'll keep watchin this thread.:icon_biggrin:

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[westcoast]

2031 the buttstock was far worse so far.as far as compliance goes without the present laws i'd be useing factory wood.this gives me a reason to have more tools!gota love that.

[jfowl31]

Are you gonna do it in just the normal HK shape? or more of the PSG-1/ sniper style?

This is one of those projects that I just need to dive in and do it like you are. I got the woodworking tools to do it all, I just dont have the motivation nor the time.

[tanstaafl4y]

Amazing, I go to sleep asking for pictures and when I wake up, they are hear.

/Looks good so far. I'm always amazed to see the work involved with fine woodwork.

[jfowl31]

also, are you gonna leave that corner up there where it notches around the trigger guard???

seems like its gonna get in the way of the trigger.

Oh, whered you get the wood from? Looks like walnut... I do think you may have just inspired me to start yet another project............ I hate you.

[westcoast]

the wood is walnut.at this point just trying to fit the frame.back to home depoe more tools.

[Otis61]

So I'm assuming that you are going to use this for your home made CETME reciever project? Or is this for another one?

[SteelCore]

I gotta whittle one out fer my Ak.

I gotta woodworker/cabinetmaker/luthier buddy I can prolly bug to make me w wood CETMe grip...but I can ptolly do an AK one with a dremel, wood rasps, and a drill.

BTW< look awesome so far!

[Smokehouse69]

westcoast, you are a fabricatin' sonofagun! Tube built reciever, now pistol grips! Keep postin' pics, it inspires us less motivated! :thumbup:

[Smokehouse69]

West Coast I know what you mean, I am at the tail end of a 5 year restoration project on my 1969 Corvette. I started 5 years ago to do a few clean up projects and ended up taking it off the frame. :icon_biggrin: A new ZZ4 crate motor and several thousands of dollars later I have just about finished everything.
I didn't document it nearly as good as I should have plus seeing it gutted and gilled for so long really depressed me.
Guns are a lot faster and cheaper to work on!

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[westcoast]

yep drill,wood rasps,dremel tools.that's all a homebuilder needs i'snt it?2143

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[oilhead]

Any chance you're going to put them into production soon? I NEED one!

[MicroPilot]

Now all you need to do is make a walnut forearm and buttstock to match the grip!

:rockon:

[TS308]

Hello,

i would like to purchase one as well , when you have it ready pm me .

Thanks TS

[jfowl31]

AWESOME! I'm totally inspired... whered you buy that chunk o' wood? I'd like to do one with the palm shelf and stipling all along the grip, but after seeing how slick that looks, looks like itd make a perfect battle grip!

VERY nicely done!

[bullseye]

Wow, very nice work. :) Keep it up. :rockon:

[westcoast]

33 years ago my hobby turned into my job and now hate what i used to enjoy,i have no intention of producing these and losing interest in this Hobby.the grip still has a long way to go it's not finished just starting to come to shape.no real plan just keep shaving till it fits and looks like a pistol grip.as far as the wood i cut my own firewood,some just gets put aside for a few years waxed up.someone mentioned matching buttstock and forearm.the buttstock is rough shaped ready for final shaping/sanding.the forearm is yet to be done.

[MicroPilot]

So you've carved your own furniture set out of chunks of firewood? That is AWESOME! :rockon::coolp: :fing02:

I think the forearm would be rather easy to make, the pistol grip the hardest.

[Otis61]

I am in awe. If your other project turns out this good it'll be the best and most uniqe one I've ever seen.

[LostInTexas]

Wow! Mind posting pics of the buttstock so we can drool over it too?

Very nice work!

[westcoast]

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[LostInTexas]

I thought the grain on the grip looked good, but the buttstock is amazing! Very nice.

[rep30cal]

That's going to be one awesome rifle when it's done. I for one can't wait,
even if it takes a couple of more days. :thumbup:

[westcoast]

2386I've elected to shorten the handguard a bit.Did a mock-up with an orignal seems to fit to my liking.

[Smokehouse69]

Westcoast, my hat is off to you, you are a true craftsman! Great project, probably one of the best examples I've seen in years of ingenuity and skill. It looks like a lot of fun too, I wish I had half of your ability! :thumbup:

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Strange things happen when you get up too early and drink too much coffee!

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[Norton]

That is some realy nice work on the grip, I am looking forward to seeing the forearm when you finish.:thumbup:

[westcoast]

Any suggestions here?I'm lost on this one,sporter style,round,semi round,flat sided,thin,fat ????
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[drine]

Gives a nice hold. Kind of like the AR. The round guards are nice but I qualified with an OLDIE in the 80's. Triangular shape gave a better platform to hold or sand bag. Just my .02. It will look great either way. DR

[Smokehouse69]

I agree with Drine, I like the triangular style best, it just seems to fit my hand better, and it does sit nicer at the range when you're shooting.

[mprtech]

Nice work...really nice work. I'd be proud if I were you.

[westcoast]

still lost on what to do with fore arm?????:icon_neutral:

[MicroPilot]

Make a "pistol" foregrip like I've seen on some AK's. That would be TOTALLY unique!

[wandering_ronin]

That is truly some amazing wood work!!!

[Otis61]

Yeah. I dont know. I think round and thin. I agree about the feel of the old AR forarm. I qualified in 79 myself, But thats an AR not a CETME. Simplicity is good.

[jfowl31]

My preference would be a copy of something like the G3 wide forearm, but without the bipod grooves on the bottom corners. I like wide flat forearms, just my preference... makes shooting off bags really nice, and I just like the forend to fill my hand when I shoot off-hand.

[casey439]

i have to agree a wide forearm with out the bipod slots but have several vent slots .....just my 2 cents

[westcoast]

all good repleys thanks for the input!Now back to the garage.I too qualified back in the 70's.not really tring to build something to look or feel to much different than what it is.since this is a Sporting rifle i'm leaning towards round and thin.Otis i do think you hit it square on the nail.roundish thin easy to handle in the brush.i'm lean'in towards the stock shape shortened.:thumbup:

[captred1968]

Any up dates?

[westcoast]

rain broke so i'm workin on the house.wife is gone this comming week so i should have some free time in the evenings again.hope to have an update soon!!!also have a piece of wood for a cheek rest that should look good.i plan on useing the small pistol grip pins set into the bottom and brass tubeing set into the top of the stock to hold it in place.also have not settled on a buttpad yet,any idea's here?
thanks for praise guy's:wink:

[Fido Dog]

WOW Westie!!! I've been out of the mix for a bit and missed all of this. I remember something about the reciever........and the wood is GREAT!

I have a feeling this will be one HELL of a looker!!:thumbup:

[westcoast]

it's been awhile,workin on the house since the rain stopped,but was able to sneek out and do some more work on the toy's.3002

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[The Great 308]

Very cool Man! It is looking great I can't wait to see the finished product! You are obviously a skilled craftsman!:thumbup:

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the pins used are the small triggerpac ones,will be seated in tubing.

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[westcoast]

still a long way to go. hope i don't have to leave it alone too long.now who sold new repo pads? didn't someone make a mars pad repoduction?if any one knows where one is please pm me.thanks3013

[drine]

I wanted the same look. I easn't able to coax anybody out of one. I can't remember who had the forms to make them either. wildbillcody has the US repro which are softer than original. I really like it. Maybe someone bought a MARS and isn't using it.

[westcoast]

thanks drine. thats what i'm finding too.:icon_neutral:

[Otis61]

Its coming along great. Nice job on the forarm. I showed my wife the pic you posted last night. I told her that it was basicly built out of some steel tubing and a couple blocs of wood, she said " Oh, nice." I cant wait to see the finished product so that we can see the shine of this uniqe build come through. Its gonna be great.

[yongxingfreesty]

wow! you do some good work. i love the wood grip.

[westcoast]

did a bunch more fitting,sanding,grinding ect on the buttstock.still need to shape top of cheekrest but not till scope mount and scope are finalized.the rest removes easly for iron site use.grip pins in the back and thumb screw in the front.3088

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[The Great 308]

It looks like it is comming along great!