Installing an Ebony forend tip

[maxtheflyinghorse]

I thought I'd take the time to show everyone my method of installing an ebony forend tip on a Sako 85.
There are many ways of doing it, this is just my preferred method.

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First, the desired length was marked, carefully cut and removed. The ebony replacement was roughly cut oversized.

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Marks were then transferred from the stock to the ebony. These were then drilled and dowelled with walnut. The two pieces were then glued together.

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The ebony was then roughly shaped to match the original using a combination of planes, rasps and files.

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Work could then begin on the inside. The existing channel was extended using a combination of carving chisels and files. The new tip is then sanded from P100-P240, making sure to raise and cut back the grain.

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Wet sanding with 600 grit and finishing oil creates a slurry which quickly fills the grain. After a few more coats of oil the stock is now finished and ready to go back to the customer.


I hope people find this useful. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

www.adambragg.co.uk

How much do you charge for an ebony fore end and pistol grip cap ?

 

[harrygrey382]

Very nice work Adam. What jig/method did you use to drill the holes? And how deep?

 

[AdamBragg]

Very nice work Adam. What jig/method did you use to drill the holes? And how deep?

The holes are just measured and marked and then drilled around an inch deep either end

 

[maxtheflyinghorse]

I contacted a few other people about fitting an ebony fire end on my rifle that is yet to come (still waiting for my fac to come back with a new slot) the prices they quoted was the price of a new stock. And then I saw this post and called Adam and he has the cheapest quote ever. Now just waiting for my fac to come and collect my rifle and send it to Adam