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    Dogs and inletting compound don't mix

    This is so funny it hurts :haha: :haha: :haha: I definetly wont let the cat in the work area now, or the wife would be cutting off my body parts :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono:
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    Pic's of GPR in progress

    About wore my arms out on the butt plate, had almost 1/4 inch extra stock on the one side and hardly any extra on the other side. Some of the factory inletting was a little over sized, guess ill have to live with that. :cursing: :cursing:
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    Pic's of GPR in progress

    Well thank god i dont have any serious blunders so far. The wood looks a lot better than it shows in the pictures (Bad lighting) I was planning on using Laurel Mt. stock finish and sealer and thier barrel brown. After looking at Shooeys the blue looks really nice to, now ya got me athinkin...
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    Pic's of GPR in progress

    Been working on the kit for a few days now and figured I would post some pic's. This way if I made some big newbie mistakes you guys could point them out to me before I get into to much trouble. Still a long way to go. Thanks Gary :) :) :)
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    Sayin Hello from near Artic Circle

    Welcome aboard. Rather new myself, also in the process of building a GPR. Great site ask a question and you will get a lot of good answers!! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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    Hawken

    Bought a Lyman GPR kit from D%R Sport Center for $267. My first ever attempt at building a rifle. I now have the barrel, lock, and trigger fitting nicely and am starting on the stock. IMHO anyone with a little patience and time could do a good job on this kit.Just keep taking babby steps and...
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    Ram rod question

    Great input for what I thought would be a pretty easy question. After reading all the replies I think I will leave it sticking out the 1/2 inch as it makes pulling it out much easier, if it was back it would be harder to grab with the rib right there. When the rod is finished and the barrel...
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    Broken tap

    Boy thats for sure!!!!!!!
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    Ram rod question

    Thanks guys. I can shorten the rod and still have plenty left.
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    Ram rod question

    Working on the GPR kit and I notice that the end of the ram rod sticks out past the barrel about 1/2" is this correct or do I need to make the ram rod hole deeper. Thanks in advance.
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    Broken tap

    I always check the drill bit with a mic to be sure it is the correct one, Always use a good tapping compound (not just anything that is handy) And work the tap slowly, back it out every so often and remove chips. Same thing with wood screws make sure pilot hole is the right size, then lube the...
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    Drill press

    Static. Give them a call tell them you seen it on sale in the catalog for 39.99. Thing weighs 40 lbs, shipping might be a little steep. 805-388-3000 order no. Looks to be pretty sturdy, spindle is nice and tight,only has a 2 inch stroke but long enough for me, as long as i dont beat on it it...
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    Drill press

    Hi Steve, Press is 23 X 15 1/2 X 7 1/2 has 5 speeds 620 to 3100 rpm it sits pretty good on the work bench without being bolted down. Was going to get a TOTW Bedford county long rifle for my first build. After reading info on this site I decided to go with a easier kit as everyone suggested...
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    Drill press

    Went to Harbor Freight today and found this little drill press on sale for 39.99 normally 89.99. Then found they had a 20% off coupon. Came to 31.99. Got the vise for 12.00. Hopefully this will help with the GPR kit which is supposed to arrive today. This sale at HF is till Dec 26 if any one is...
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    New from Ohio

    Thanks Walrus. I grew up in Parma and spent 20 years in Brookpark moved out here 10 years ago. The Charter fishing is a rough job but somebody has to do it :grin: :grin: :grin: I was going to call Camp Perry about shooting there, if and when I get the M/L finished.
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    New from Ohio

    Hello all!! While watching the snow fly I decided I needed something to do this winter. Ive been wanting to build a M/L ever since I was a kid, so after lurking around in here a while and reading all the posts. I took the plunge and ordered a GPR. Hope it isnt as addictive as everyone says it...
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