First DIY Carbon Fiber Stock

[P7M13]

Looking forward to seeing the paint job!

 

[new2mud]

Looks like a poop sandwich so far, but after all the sanding and repair, it should work out. Only 150+ hours and thousands in parts to make a cheap knock off of a $650 stock Great investment

Ah, but like many things in life, it's not about the investment ($-wise, anyway)!

Looking forward to the progress pics.

 

[Mram10us]

Looking forward to seeing the paint job!

I kinda have the paint part figured out. I'll definitely sponge paint over the fixed areas

 

[Mram10us]

Ah, but like many things in life, it's not about the investment ($-wise, anyway)!

Looking forward to the progress pics.

I exaggerate time and money, but it has been a great learning experience. After another couple eh1 types, I want to figure out the eh5. That is by far my favorite. A couple chassis builds would be nice too .... and it never ends

 

[grouse]

I have a couple aluminum bedding blocks for rem 700 actions of you want to give it a try.

 

[P7M13]

I kinda have the paint part figured out. I'll definitely sponge paint over the fixed areas

Have airbrush stuff I can send you if you want to experiment with that.

 

[epoletna]

Did you use epoxy resin or polyester for the mold?

And what is the source for the foam?

Great project! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mram10us]

I have a couple aluminum bedding blocks for rem 700 actions of you want to give it a try.

Got a 3d printer coming tomorrow so good there, but thank you very much. Trying to keep it very light. Again, thanks

 

[Mram10us]

Have airbrush stuff I can send you if you want to experiment with that.

Got plenty thanks to a harbor freight sale Thank you for the offer though. Amazing how good those paint guns can do if you set them right.

 

[Mram10us]

Did you use epoxy resin or polyester for the mold?

And what is the source for the foam?

Great project! Thanks for sharing.

I used this and it works fine, but want to try something a bit stronger.

Two Part Liquid Urethane Expanding Foam 2.2-LB Density - Composite Envisions

**This product has reached the end of it's shelf-life and is being offered at a discounted price. Even though it is passed its official shelf life it should still be serviceable for quite some time.** Our 2.2LB density marine foam is recommended for void filling in nonstructural applications...

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the tradeoff for the 8lb density is 5oz extra weight in the stock but almost quadruple the stiffness. Not sure it really needs anymore stiffness in the barrel channel since I'm adding a cfn bedding block though. time will tell

 

[JAYgs8163]

I exaggerate time and money, but it has been a great learning experience. After another couple eh1 types, I want to figure out the eh5. That is by far my favorite. A couple chassis builds would be nice too .... and it never ends

When is the small business MRAM STOCKS being formed? Hmmm, tax right off.

 

[Blancoalex]

Being creative can be overwhelming sometimes

 

[sturner]

Enjoy watching your projects
Thanks

 

[Doug Crowe]

I have almost exact same, my carbon stock is made by Paradigm