Matthew323
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I have been curious from the beginning as to how Doc White was going to inlet the multiple contours, nooks, and crannies when he finally got around to my Optima V2 pistol in his queue.
After speaking to him Tuesday, I now understand how he tackled what I thought was, and is, a difficult job of inletting.
He has already used the same technique to make a new set of the Javelina-style stocks for the cut-down, break-action, single-shot, 12 gauge, centerfire shotgun with the 19" long barrel, that has allowed him to continue turkey hunting, after seriously damaging his right shoulder vis-a-vis torn rotator cuff tendons.
What he did was to take the stock blank wood, in my case walnut (not curly maple, as I had thought), and slice it into thirds vertically on his band saw. The inner lamination, if you want to call it that, is only about 1/2" thick, while the outer left & right laminations were left the full thickness of the blank.
He then inlet the laminations separately until the fit was correct using inletting black to constantly check for fit.
When all three sections were properly fitted to the forearm, and the pistol grip, he then glued them together with epoxy glue, refitting the now glued together rough pistol grip, and forearm.
He then proceeded to shape & contour the forearm, and pistol grip, to their final exterior dimensions.
This is what he is doing right now to my Optima V2 pistol's forearm, with the more difficult pistol grip to follow.
In addition, he needs to install the GrovTec, GTHM289, 9/16"-18 threaded, flush mounted, push button, sling swivel bases. One in the bottom of the pistol grip, and the second near the end of the forearm. Behind the sling swivel base in the forearm, will be the Spartan Precision Equipment, Classic Gunsmith Adapter in brass, that will be filed down smooth to be completely flush with the contours of the forearm.
The brass gunsmith adapter will allow me to use a Spartan Javelin bipod when working up loads on the bench; or a monopod, bipod, or tripod equipped with the Spartan Davros ball head when shooting single handed while sitting, or offhand. My knees will not allow me to shoot from a kneeling position.
I didn't ask him, but I am sure that the inner lamination is switched/reversed 180° in relation to the outer left & right laminations. This not only adds tremendous strength to the stock blank, but also greatly stabilizes the wood from future movement.
I had to do a little searching, but Kilimanjaro Rifles in Montana use that same lamination process on some truly spectacular pieces of wood to create a stable stock.
I should also mention that instead of pretty walnut, or curly maple, I will be looking at a dark, matte black finish. Either paint, or black tinted varnish. Rubbed back to a matte finish, in all likelihood with a maroon Scotch Brite pad.
I think that I'll ask him to use General Finishes milk paint, if paint is going to be the finish of choice.
https://www.generalfinishes.com/all-colors
I am undecided between Queenstown Gray, Dark Chocolate, & Lamp Black.
After speaking to him Tuesday, I now understand how he tackled what I thought was, and is, a difficult job of inletting.
He has already used the same technique to make a new set of the Javelina-style stocks for the cut-down, break-action, single-shot, 12 gauge, centerfire shotgun with the 19" long barrel, that has allowed him to continue turkey hunting, after seriously damaging his right shoulder vis-a-vis torn rotator cuff tendons.
What he did was to take the stock blank wood, in my case walnut (not curly maple, as I had thought), and slice it into thirds vertically on his band saw. The inner lamination, if you want to call it that, is only about 1/2" thick, while the outer left & right laminations were left the full thickness of the blank.
He then inlet the laminations separately until the fit was correct using inletting black to constantly check for fit.
When all three sections were properly fitted to the forearm, and the pistol grip, he then glued them together with epoxy glue, refitting the now glued together rough pistol grip, and forearm.
He then proceeded to shape & contour the forearm, and pistol grip, to their final exterior dimensions.
This is what he is doing right now to my Optima V2 pistol's forearm, with the more difficult pistol grip to follow.
In addition, he needs to install the GrovTec, GTHM289, 9/16"-18 threaded, flush mounted, push button, sling swivel bases. One in the bottom of the pistol grip, and the second near the end of the forearm. Behind the sling swivel base in the forearm, will be the Spartan Precision Equipment, Classic Gunsmith Adapter in brass, that will be filed down smooth to be completely flush with the contours of the forearm.
The brass gunsmith adapter will allow me to use a Spartan Javelin bipod when working up loads on the bench; or a monopod, bipod, or tripod equipped with the Spartan Davros ball head when shooting single handed while sitting, or offhand. My knees will not allow me to shoot from a kneeling position.
I didn't ask him, but I am sure that the inner lamination is switched/reversed 180° in relation to the outer left & right laminations. This not only adds tremendous strength to the stock blank, but also greatly stabilizes the wood from future movement.
I had to do a little searching, but Kilimanjaro Rifles in Montana use that same lamination process on some truly spectacular pieces of wood to create a stable stock.
I should also mention that instead of pretty walnut, or curly maple, I will be looking at a dark, matte black finish. Either paint, or black tinted varnish. Rubbed back to a matte finish, in all likelihood with a maroon Scotch Brite pad.
I think that I'll ask him to use General Finishes milk paint, if paint is going to be the finish of choice.
https://www.generalfinishes.com/all-colors
I am undecided between Queenstown Gray, Dark Chocolate, & Lamp Black.
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