first build with a few questions

[medic83]

Hi everyone,great forum here with tons of info. Here is my question,I was going to buy a GPR already finished but after reading this forum have decided to build one from "the kit." I was just wondering what a good start kit of tools would be to have for working the stock and such, any info would be appreciated and I'm sure there will be plenty of questions to come.

 

[MSW]

if you don't already have them, i reccomend The Gunsmith of Grenville County by Peter Alexander, as well as Shumway's Recreating the American Longrifle. Althoughyou may suffer some sticker shock initially, these books will stand you in good stead, and will more than pay for themselves in parts you didn't ruin and mistakes you avoid.

sharp cutting tools are really great, so get some stropping leather and some good whetstones.

also remember that it's not a race, and that we're here to have fun; so go slow and enjoy!

good luck with your project

msw

 

[tg]

This kit is pretty well done when you get it, you have to file off the casting lines on the furniture maybe remove some wood to final fit the barrel/furniture and remove stock wood to your choice, sand, stain (or not ) the stock brown or blue the barrel, or leave it in some degree of aged if desired, some wood rasps, metal files. sandpaper screwdrivers are about all you need everything is predrilled and 99% fitted. You can spruce it up a bit with a capbox tacks or an inlay if wanted.

 

[boar]

Never done one of them. I have done CVA's and TC kits. The one tool I used alot was a broken chainsaw file, about 2inchs long. files and a sharp pen knife. Used cold blue and plum brown for finish. You can make up some rust and vinegar stain for stocks. Barb wire and 2 cups of vingar to cover. Have some over year old and wire almost gone. Dilly

 

[cowpoke1955]

Hi medic and welcome! If you want a taste of building, without getting in over your head, the GPR is a great place to start. The wife bought me a .54 GPR flint kit last Christmas. I browned the metal with LMF browning solution from Track of the Wolf:[url] http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(ujtmfhrpobjgtrivshub0iug))/Index.aspx[/url] . After filing and sanding the stock, I did not stain it. The color and grain of that walnut was so beautiful, I just rubbed in 8 coats of boiled linseed oil. It now has a soft and warm look that blends well with the browned metal. tg has listed about everything you need. If you get stumpted along the way, just ask. A lot of us in here have built this kit and can help. When you get done, you'll have a nice rifle that you built and is a great shooter. Midsouth Shooters has the best online price on the GPR kits. Here is their link:[url] http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/[/url] . Good luck and keep us informed :thumbsup: .

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Looks like some good advice has already come your way medic. I can't add much to what msw and tg have already put forward. If you want to work the cheek piece down a bit, along with the wood rasps, get a good set of wood chisels. Good luck, have fun and take your time. Let us know how it is coming out.
Scott

 

[medic83]

thanks for all the information fellas,like I said I'm sure there will be more questions to come but this forum has so much information that I wont have far to go to ask for help.

 

[Jim-Iowa]

If you do a search of "tools" there have been several discussions of start up tools that you shoud find very helpful.
It does not take near as many tools as one might think. Like the old addage"Beware the man with one gun" The craftsman who develops his skills with the tools he has is far better than the man full toolbox that uses few. That said I am a toolhound :grin: but it is not needed.