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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock Round 2

    Nice looking foam core to apply the carbon fiber fabric. This one should be really cool to watch come together. As mentioned in other posts, a good vacuum source is a salvaged refrigerator pump. Been using the same one for close to 10 years and it does a really good job for CF bagging. One...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    Well, this thread has planted some invasive thoughts in the old noodle. Once there, they are like a tune that just sticks in the head, an itch that eventually needs to be scratched. Many years ago I inherited a .243 FN Herstal with a fantastic one stage trigger. It has a 24" tapered barrel...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    It really is impressive what can be done with pretty standard tools found in one's garage. RPete did a great job demonstrating this on the first time out! (y) One thing about cutting and shaping CF plate is that you can't really cut it using a shearing action (think drill bit into wood). By...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    Density/weight is close to light-weight bondo body filler, but it has much longer work time and doesn’t stink to high heaven. Durability/toughness is a bit less as it does not have fibers in the mix. The ease of shaping with the longer work time is the key. This is the first time I’ve used it...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    Not to get too far off topic, but took the Carbon Walnut out for some plinking. Here's the toggle bolt in action. It's the other end of the spectrum from bench rest, but sure is fun ;)
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    Headlamp!

    Doh - Realized the picture of my Zipka mod on the scale was wayyyy off. I left the plastic shield over the scale and it read really light. Actual weight is 2.26oz. Love this setup BTW - keep it in my work pack and use it regularly when I need some hands free light.
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    Thanks TP! And the plan all along was to finish it with a clear coat. First thing I've ever done in walnut, so definitely want to see the grain. I do love the toggle action - quick and simple. A bit more progress... Put on a few coats of poly and I think the wood finish looks pretty good...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    The radical forearm cut out left it a bit fragile for adding a bipod mount, so did a CF lining to strengthen the area. After a bit of trimming & sanding, the CF layer is quite stout. In fact, next time will use 2 layers of fabric vs 4. And I really jacked up the weave line of the...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    As we wait for RPete to post a range report (how's that for getting put on the spot), here is a quick summary of another approach for using carbon fiber in a gun stock project. This is just meant to show that you really can do some pretty cool stuff in your garage just using basic tools...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    Well folks- that’s how it’s done! Start off with a bit of insulation foam and sand paper, then resin and CF fabric. Add in a lot of thought and motivation with some other bits along the way. That’s the way to get ’er done- my hat is off to you. (y)
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    Headlamp!

    So this might be a bit of a kludge, but it does what I want it to do. A new light weight EDC headlight combo I'm trying out. -FenixHM50R Light - 700lm max with red LED too. -Petzl Zipka retractable head cord puck. Came with 2 rechargeable 16340 (3.7v) batteries but will also run off CR123...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    That's the way a prototype project sometimes runs - three steps forward, one step back. Good thing is you have a solid outer structure with a good form to work with. TBH - you really are going to need the barrelled action in hand for proper barrel alignment & bedding. The method I use to bed...
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    The pictures look like you have a good close fit that should give a tight anchor gap between the inlet block and the inner walls of the the CF shell. Are you still planning to use cross pins?
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    ^^ That is looking really good, but… We are all thinking it. So I’ll just say it. Show Us The Money Shot!! Mount up the barreled action and post a picture. Hurry up man and give us a peek!
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    Custom Carbon Fiber Stock

    svivian- I've seen some write-ups on spear gun mods, but that is a really good one. Guy did some serious research & discovery on how to re-direct the recoil better down the arm. The videos were quite revealing on how much power the larger spear guns have. Some of hose things are beasts! I...
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