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Stock inletting???

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I never seem to sit still with my airrifles (I only have two so they get a fair amount of attention) so always playing in my mind.

I have been mulling over an idea that would involve someone inletting my HW 90 action into a blank.

Do we have anyone that does this for a living on the forum? Or a very serious hobbyist?

For once this isnt an “unobtainium” project but it will certainly be a one off!
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You need a router the right bits and something like a B&D Workmate, I have large long blocks screwed to the top of the workmate to clamp the stock blank in, and you can space the blocks for the required cut, I always try and get the router wedged between two guide pieces of wood which are screwed to the blocks when making a cut as otherwise it will invariably wander if just using a one fence, you will also need some long bits, take small cuts and take your time.
 
Tricky-Dicky said:
You need a router the right bits and something like a B&D Workmate, I have large long blocks screwed to the top of the workmate to clamp the stock blank in, and you can space the blocks for the required cut, I always try and get the router wedged between two guide pieces of wood which are screwed to the blocks when making a cut as otherwise it will invariably wander if just using a one fence, you will also need some long bits, take small cuts and take your time.
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I love this idea and if I had access to a milling machine and this was metal or even weapons grade polymer I would have a go.

But wood working scares me and Im happy to leave it someone who knows WTF they are doing. Im happy to admit that anything finer than fencing panels is too fine for me! 😏
 
I've inlet a couple of stocks and if you go slow and set up a router properly it's not that hard. Tilly's YouTube has a few good videos.
The hardest part is getting screw holes to line up, but again, if you do slow and measure everything twice it's very doable.
 
Benp said:
I've inlet a couple of stocks and if you go slow and set up a router properly it's not that hard. Tilly's YouTube has a few good videos.
The hardest part is getting screw holes to line up, but again, if you do slow and measure everything twice it's very doable.
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Are you talking about yourself into doing it for me? 😁😁😁
 
The Burpster said:
Are you talking about yourself into doing it for me? 😁😁😁
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Ha, right now I don't have workshops space or I might think about it.
Plenty of others on here who have done it or do it for a living if you don't fancy having a go.
Honestly, if you have a access to a mill it should be very possible as long as you read up on cutting speeds and directions
 
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Thread 'New inletting jig'

I've made a couple of stocks now and the hardest bit is the inletting. Last couple were done with a router fence and a couple of bits of MDF to steady the base but I wanted something a bit better so I built this today.

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Adjustable side fences and stops.

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Works pretty well, started inletting a blank for my TX200.

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I made a few little mistakes, my fault for trying to do too much in one pass but nothing I can't sort out when it comes to the finishing stage.
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The Burpster said:
I have a router but it was bought for chasing slots across beams in the loft for a rewire……
Beyond that I dont trust myself those things RIP wood out!
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Just make a few practice runs on some scrap pieces & develop a feel for it. The bigger the bit, & harder the wood - the slower your RPM & feed rate. Use a clamped straightedge & a sharp( fresh) exacto craft knife to score in the edges of your top inletting , to mitigate chip out & use a scrap piece clamped across your open end to prevent same.
 
chouchin66 said:
Just make a few practice runs on some scrap pieces & develop a feel for it. The bigger the bit, & harder the wood - the slower your RPM & feed rate. Use a clamped straightedge & a sharp( fresh) exacto craft knife to score in the edges of your top inletting , to mitigate chip out & use a scrap piece clamped across your open end to prevent same.
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Aaaaaaaaaarrrrggghhhhh stop it already!
 
Benp said:
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Thread 'New inletting jig'

I've made a couple of stocks now and the hardest bit is the inletting. Last couple were done with a router fence and a couple of bits of MDF to steady the base but I wanted something a bit better so I built this today.

PXL_20230804_115514983.webp

Adjustable side fences and stops.

PXL_20230804_140621772.webp


Works pretty well, started inletting a blank for my TX200.

PXL_20230804_170555388.webp


I made a few little mistakes, my fault for trying to do too much in one pass but nothing I can't sort out when it comes to the finishing stage.
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Here's what I did
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Isn't this the part where it becomes difficult?🤔
 
Benp said:
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Thread 'New inletting jig'

I've made a couple of stocks now and the hardest bit is the inletting. Last couple were done with a router fence and a couple of bits of MDF to steady the base but I wanted something a bit better so I built this today.

PXL_20230804_115514983.webp

Adjustable side fences and stops.

PXL_20230804_140621772.webp


Works pretty well, started inletting a blank for my TX200.

PXL_20230804_170555388.webp


I made a few little mistakes, my fault for trying to do too much in one pass but nothing I can't sort out when it comes to the finishing stage.
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  • Wow

Here's what I did
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