Butt Stock Cover Question

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Was asked to do a butt stock cover and sling for a rifle. When I got the rifle I saw that it has a butt stock with a top that is not flat.

I have drawn on the little pattern what seems to me like the way to do it, but have found no examples to follow.

Would really appreciate a little guidance or suggestions about how to do this.

[Dwight]

That is what is known as a Monte Carlo comb, . . . as often as not just an added decoration to add a bit of price to the product, . . . but can aid in aligning the eye to the scope.

Having said that, . . . I would most likely opt for a 3 oz piece, . . . see enclosed drawing.

May God bless,

Dwight

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Very nice indeed! Thanks Dwight.

I knew there was a way.....it just had to be shown to me.

Your replies are always informative and appreciated.

Oh yeah.....HAPPY THANKSGIVING

[cleanview]

That is what is known as a Monte Carlo comb, . . . as often as not just an added decoration to add a bit of price to the product, . . . but can aid in aligning the eye to the scope.

Having said that, . . . I would most likely opt for a 3 oz piece, . . . see enclosed drawing.

May God bless,

Dwight

Having molded some 3 ounce leather per the helpful instructions you gave me........what thickness of leather would you recommend for the panels?

The sling is 8-9 ounce but that looks a little thick to sew on as panels? Was thinking 6-7 ounce?

[Dwight]

Having molded some 3 ounce leather per the helpful instructions you gave me........what thickness of leather would you recommend for the panels?

The sling is 8-9 ounce but that looks a little thick to sew on as panels? Was thinking 6-7 ounce?

For a panel like that, . . . 6/7 ounce should be plenty, . . . and if you skive the edges of the back side, . . . cement it down real good, . . . then sew it near the edge, . . . it will look really nice and be less prone to damage.

Now you've got me thinking about one for my rifle, . . . but I'll have to build in a cheek piece, . . . ahhh, . . . life is fun and full of suggestions / ideas / projects.

Don't forget to share pictures with us when it's done.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Red Cent]

That's not a Monte Carlo. THIS is a Monte Carlo

[Dwight]

That's not a Monte Carlo. THIS is a Monte Carlo

Potato, . . . potahto, . . . potatoe, . . .

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thanks Dwight and I will post pics.....and the tip in skiving the adges is priceless as well

[cleanview]

For a panel like that, . . . 6/7 ounce should be plenty, . . . and if you skive the edges of the back side, . . . cement it down real good, . . . then sew it near the edge, . . . it will look really nice and be less prone to damage.

Now you've got me thinking about one for my rifle, . . . but I'll have to build in a cheek piece, . . . ahhh, . . . life is fun and full of suggestions / ideas / projects.

Don't forget to share pictures with us when it's done.

May God bless,

Dwight

I see alot of metal eyelets with the lace running through it. Seems like that would scratch the wood. I wonder if that 3 ounce leather would hold up to lace through just holes?

[Dwight]

I see alot of metal eyelets with the lace running through it. Seems like that would scratch the wood. I wonder if that 3 ounce leather would hold up to lace through just holes?

Go ahead and use the eyelets, . . . just put a "tongue" under them, . . . like in a shoe. Make it big enough that the panel hides the stitches, . . . and you'll have to make it kind of "T" shaped, . . . with the trunk of the T going up under the panel, . . . then the top of the T being the actual tongue itself, . . . allowing the laces to rest against it.

The other thing you might do, . . . Velcro, . . . it's wonderful stuff.

May God bless,

Dwight

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That velcro might be the ticket

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For a panel like that, . . . 6/7 ounce should be plenty, . . . and if you skive the edges of the back side, . . . cement it down real good, . . . then sew it near the edge, . . . it will look really nice and be less prone to damage.

Now you've got me thinking about one for my rifle, . . . but I'll have to build in a cheek piece, . . . ahhh, . . . life is fun and full of suggestions / ideas / projects.

Don't forget to share pictures with us when it's done.

May God bless,

Dwight

Well here it is ....first one never turns out as good as I know the second one will. Was not really happy with the way the velcro turned out and really stupid mistake was hand stitching in the velcro hastily thinking thet would be covered.

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[Dwight]

Hey, . . . all in all, . . . good one for the first try. Your panels look really good, . . . and I still cannot do basket weave.

May God bless,

Dwight

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thanks.....way to much time on this one......its like all of them, I know How to get the 2nd one much better.

[vwaltman]

Real nice work there and you have me thinking on trying this out on one of my rifles