I had already made a basic cheek pad for a stock that I was going to have a Howa action built on but that didn't work out. After shooting my new Tooley made rifle a couple of weekends ago I decided to use the cheek pad for this one instead as I was a bit low in the cheek.
It's made from Makrolon (perspex) that I folded by getting it up to approx. 155 deg C in the oven. I made a very simple mould for it using several bits of dowl. I then used a dremmel to cut and shape it. I've used stainless M6 alan headed bolts along with a stainless washer at either end, I also used rubber washers between each layer to give it something to grip on. The knobs I got from t-nuts.com which also sell the harris bipod swivel levers.
Feels really nice on the cheek especially with the light sand blasting to make it a matt finish. It's not perfect, but as a first attempt I'm quite pleased. Definitely something I can improve on in the future.
Anyway, some pics.
Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
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Re: Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
Looks great but I'd cry at having to drill a stock that cost that much :-)
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Re: Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
Yes, there was a moments hesitation, and lots (and I mean LOTS!!) of checking for measurements etc.
But, it now fits me perfectly and will be a pleasure to use, rather than getting neck ache before.
And with my expertise as a master craftsman I reckon it's added value!!!!
But, it now fits me perfectly and will be a pleasure to use, rather than getting neck ache before.
And with my expertise as a master craftsman I reckon it's added value!!!!
Re: Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
I like it, well done for getting the Black & Decker out on it as well.
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Re: Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
Looks fab, Toby, and I am sure it will be a pleasure to shoot with that cheek piece.
It makes a huge difference when the rifle is adjusted to you and not you adjusting yourself to the rifle.
Is that a scratch I can see?
Waaaaaaaaahhh!
:lol:
It makes a huge difference when the rifle is adjusted to you and not you adjusting yourself to the rifle.
Is that a scratch I can see?
Waaaaaaaaahhh!
:lol:
Re: Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
Err no, must be poor eye sight!! :lol:Is that a scratch I can see?
Waaaaaaaaahhh!
(ok, yes it is, slipped with the dremmel! Ver. 2 will be better!)
Re: Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1
The dremmel was actually perfect for the job, especially the slots in it. Would struggle with anything else. Am fortunate that my dad has quite a few tools.well done for getting the Black & Decker out on it as well.
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