It seems like this kit might be more effective if installed the opposite way you installed it. There would be plenty of depth in the stock for the pillars and there would not be set screws sticking out of the comb, thus facilitating both left and right-handed shooting. When I am making custom stocks, I follow your wood prep instructions, then I epoxy 3/8 inch OD 1/4 inch ID brass barbs into the lower portion of the stock under the removed comb. I then use a 1/4 inch dowel centering pin to mark the bottom of the comb for the barbs. I put a couple of file strokes on 1/4 inch stainless steel round bar and epoxy that into the comb ( two pieces, cut to allow the comb to sit flush against the stock with enough vertical travel to accommodate cheek weld). I drill holes for a couple of thread-serts from the side of the stock into the brass barbs (these are flush with the stock surface so either side will do) to lock the comb height. Finally, a couple of 1/4 inch ID lock collars can be placed on the round bar coming from the comb to create an easily repeatable depth stop for when you need to remove the comb for cleaning and maintenance.
Thanks for the feedback, I think you may be correct about it being better the other way. The pillars may extend too far and interfere with the spring not sure. To be honest I didn't think about doing it that way and the kit maker shows it this way in the pictures. There are no directions so I thought I'd share this for other people thinking about tackling the same job. For a kids gun sending it out is pretty costly. My son's gun came with an adjustable comb so made my life a lot easier (now to fork over the bucks for the tubes though). What do you mean by barbs? Do you have a video on your process, it doesn't seem like most stock fitters are willing to share ;).
You have a Gordon setter! Me also she’s a good helper. Thanks for the video. I just wanted to add you should epoxy the bushings into to stock. I’m not sure why the manufacturer didn’t recommend it. Don’t let your Gordon help with that part. Epoxy isn’t easy to get out of their hair.
I did, after sixteen years together he passed almost a year ago now :(. Keep enjoying yours, the breed has so much personality! I had intended to go back and epoxy but honestly forgot about it after the test run. She hasn't had any issues with it but one of these days I probably will. She likes to run a beartooth pad over it which also helps hold it in I think.
3/4” thick by 5 1/2” long. This stock didn’t have much material as it is a youth stock and heavily hollowed out. Normally I’d prefer to take an inch. To fit her I raised it a half inch, which is a lot to do with just a pad. She’s 16 now and the gun still fits her well.
Thank you I am in the process of doing a 410 and there is not a lot of material. I installed the rod innthe stock already and the next step is to draw it out and cut it. Thanks for the video and for answering my question.
Glad to hear you are tackling it, I found it a bit nerve racking but in the end well worth it. A word of caution, they can be thin on the sides too so be careful how you clamp it. I’d love to hear how it turns out!
It seems like this kit might be more effective if installed the opposite way you installed it. There would be plenty of depth in the stock for the pillars and there would not be set screws sticking out of the comb, thus facilitating both left and right-handed shooting. When I am making custom stocks, I follow your wood prep instructions, then I epoxy 3/8 inch OD 1/4 inch ID brass barbs into the lower portion of the stock under the removed comb. I then use a 1/4 inch dowel centering pin to mark the bottom of the comb for the barbs. I put a couple of file strokes on 1/4 inch stainless steel round bar and epoxy that into the comb ( two pieces, cut to allow the comb to sit flush against the stock with enough vertical travel to accommodate cheek weld). I drill holes for a couple of thread-serts from the side of the stock into the brass barbs (these are flush with the stock surface so either side will do) to lock the comb height. Finally, a couple of 1/4 inch ID lock collars can be placed on the round bar coming from the comb to create an easily repeatable depth stop for when you need to remove the comb for cleaning and maintenance.
Thanks for the feedback, I think you may be correct about it being better the other way. The pillars may extend too far and interfere with the spring not sure. To be honest I didn't think about doing it that way and the kit maker shows it this way in the pictures. There are no directions so I thought I'd share this for other people thinking about tackling the same job. For a kids gun sending it out is pretty costly. My son's gun came with an adjustable comb so made my life a lot easier (now to fork over the bucks for the tubes though).
What do you mean by barbs? Do you have a video on your process, it doesn't seem like most stock fitters are willing to share ;).
@@desertislandtoolworks1956 I don't have a video, but I am building a stock with an adjustable comb now and will try to take a video of it to share.
I have a 682 that I wish had an adjustable comb but haven't wanted to give the gun up for months and pay $300+. I may have to give this a go.
Give it a go, I have a 682 that I may tackle myself soon.
loved this video it helped me out a lot can you do a video about how to fix a pipe
haha, thanks for your interest. I just posted a couple pipe videos.
Thank you for the video very very helpful
Curious if you have done this, it takes some time and a steady hand but really that is about all. Well worth it to get a gun that fits.
You have a Gordon setter! Me also she’s a good helper. Thanks for the video. I just wanted to add you should epoxy the bushings into to stock. I’m not sure why the manufacturer didn’t recommend it. Don’t let your Gordon help with that part. Epoxy isn’t easy to get out of their hair.
I did, after sixteen years together he passed almost a year ago now :(. Keep enjoying yours, the breed has so much personality! I had intended to go back and epoxy but honestly forgot about it after the test run. She hasn't had any issues with it but one of these days I probably will. She likes to run a beartooth pad over it which also helps hold it in I think.
@@desertislandtoolworks1956 I’m sorry to hear about your puppy 16 is a amazing. I’m glad it’s working thank you very much for your video.
What are the measurements of the piece you cut off the stock?
3/4” thick by 5 1/2” long. This stock didn’t have much material as it is a youth stock and heavily hollowed out. Normally I’d prefer to take an inch. To fit her I raised it a half inch, which is a lot to do with just a pad. She’s 16 now and the gun still fits her well.
Thank you I am in the process of doing a 410 and there is not a lot of material. I installed the rod innthe stock already and the next step is to draw it out and cut it. Thanks for the video and for answering my question.
Glad to hear you are tackling it, I found it a bit nerve racking but in the end well worth it. A word of caution, they can be thin on the sides too so be careful how you clamp it. I’d love to hear how it turns out!
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what does that mean?
Thanks for watching long enough to get to three nuls. Feel free to add in some constructive feedback that is useful.