Gunsmithing Stock Holding Jig for Milling Machine ???

[Hellbender]

What kind of jig holds a stock in the milling machine for DBM conversions and other stock work?

Any pics or maybe a good description?

Thanks!

 

[HarryCallahan]

Re: Stock Holding Jig for Milling Machine ???

I use the machinist's vise with a swivel plate, rubber pads in the jaws and a cross test level. Throw in a few jacks and clamps where needed to firm everything up.

 

[Hellbender]

Re: Stock Holding Jig for Milling Machine ???

That's what I've been doing, with a V-block under the butt, but I thought maybe there was an easier way.

Thanks!

 

[KennethH]

Re: Stock Holding Jig for Milling Machine ???

I'm about to do this to my stock for a seekins DBM. With the mill I recently purchased. Anyone got a few pics of how they held down thier stock?

 

[STR]

Re: Stock Holding Jig for Milling Machine ???

In a quality mill vice like a Kurt. You can do it all. Buy quality, and you'll only cry once.

 

[Clark]

Re: Stock Holding Jig for Milling Machine ???

I put foam rubber in a 6" Kurt vise and get the tool bit rotating as fast as the mill can spin it.
And of course, do not tighten so much the stock cracks.

Keep the tool force low, and the stock position will not deflect much.

Keep a vacuum hose next to the bit.