Gunsmithing stock texturizing

[hoguer]

i was interested in making a project out of the cheap stock on my Savage 110 and i have seen some of the home made custom stocks on here and other sites have a very agressive texturing to the front and palm swell. I was wondering what was used to do this? it is so rough it reminds me almost of a oversized brillow pad. It is always painted over so its not just a stick on. What is it? thanks
-Thomas

 

[Wild_Bill]

Re: stock texturizing

hi it is usualy 2 pack epoxy putty the same that can be used for bedding rifles. you can mask the area you want to have textured and get some 2 part epoxy putty then apply it and use a scraper to press down onto the putty and lift it up and it will stand up into peaks you can make it as course or fine as you want.

 

[Hateca]

Re: stock texturizing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ffhogue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i was interested in making a project out of the cheap stock on my Savage 110 and i have seen some of the home made custom stocks on here and other sites have a very agressive texturing to the front and palm swell. I was wondering what was used to do this? it is so rough it reminds me almost of a oversized brillow pad. It is always painted over so its not just a stick on. What is it? thanks
-Thomas </div></div>

http://www.rdprecision.net/diy.html

 

[Robert Gradous]

Re: stock texturizing

You can use a sherman williams product called polane. Mix with no thinner, low air pres. and it will give you the finish you are looking for. Then use fine glass beads with the same paint add thinner and spray, this will give you some bite.

 

[macman2564]

Re: stock texturizing

I used JB Weld on my HS stock. Works pretty well.

 

[Travis S]

Re: stock texturizing

I used brownells accraglass gel because it's what I had on hand. Used a damp sponge to lift it. Hit it with an abrasive wheel to take out the peaks. I'm pleased with it.

 

[300sniper]

Re: stock texturizing

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HateCA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
http://www.rdprecision.net/diy.html </div></div>
hateca's method works great and is easy. i gave this a try not too long ago.

 

[JMC]

Re: stock texturizing

These are great, I am definatly going to be doing this on at least one of my rifles. Right now I have skateboard tape and it works pretty good but I like these a lot more in how they look. And if for some reason it doesn't work i can always sand it off and go back to the tape.

 

[-=boone=-]

Re: stock texturizing

I prefer my grip area and for end to be textured all the way around.