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Title: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: DMikeM on October 17, 2011, 12:11:41 AM
Well finally got around to finishing up the stock on my Ruger Air Mag. The checkering was a little messed up so I decided to try my hand at stippling. I used my Dremel with a diamond tip and a carbide cutter. Turned out pretty good for a first try. Did a quick buff up with 0000 steel wool then applied a couple coats of Tung Oil Finish. The stippling feels great in my hand and provides a real nice grip. Way more traction than the checkering ever had.

Have a look.
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-1720-1318806389350.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-16506-1318806384623.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-17296-1318806386992.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-20872-1318806385811.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-2497-1318806392867.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-10476-1318806391695.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-18539-1318806394062.jpg)
(http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss355/DMikeM/GunStuff/RAM/photobucket-20870-1318806390488.jpg)
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: redone1992 on October 17, 2011, 10:22:57 AM
Looks good
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: Backyardsniper1 on October 17, 2011, 10:57:02 AM
It looks great.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: dpricenator on October 17, 2011, 12:31:55 PM
I like that WAY more than checkering.  I still like a smooth finish more, but i don't hunt outside of my yard, so no real need for added grip.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: AirScopes on October 17, 2011, 01:13:04 PM
Nice work on that! looks great.

Richard
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: DMikeM on October 17, 2011, 01:41:55 PM
I would have loved a smooth stock on that but it wasn't an option. But now it really feels nice and the broken checkering is gone.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: gene_sc on October 17, 2011, 02:17:17 PM
Great job Mike, she really looks great but I really like your back yard...:)
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: SAADE on October 17, 2011, 02:31:18 PM
Nice work and a steady hand! Color inside the lines!
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: DMikeM on October 17, 2011, 02:31:57 PM
Thanks Gene, you should see it in the spring and winter. This time of year we have colors but in the spring the wild grass covers the whole yard and makes it a fantastic green. Of course winter is all white.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: Onebaddj on October 17, 2011, 04:00:43 PM
Man that looks good. Great first effort.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: CharlieDaTuna on October 17, 2011, 05:04:14 PM
A real nice job Mike.  You should be proud of that, especailly being the first time at it.

CDT
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: RatRacer on October 17, 2011, 05:15:24 PM
Nice job Mike. Your practice trees in the background looks good too.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: BigErn on October 17, 2011, 06:21:15 PM
That looks really really goood! Great shots too.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: VINNY on October 17, 2011, 09:23:18 PM
Holy cow!! that looks great!
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: goodland on October 17, 2011, 09:39:56 PM
Very nice  ;D I know how time consuming that can be
Looks great
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: LAalex on October 17, 2011, 09:51:58 PM
Great job Mike.  And, I'm with Gene-that's some beautiful country there.

Scotty
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: DMikeM on October 17, 2011, 11:00:17 PM
Quote from: goodland on October 17, 2011, 09:39:56 PM
Very nice  ;D I know how time consuming that can be
Looks great

Thanks. Took about 4 hours total time.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: Ddgrego on October 18, 2011, 08:48:04 AM
Cool looking Mike.Im working on a Benji and am about half done just not much time this week.I think the stippled stocks are a bit easier to hold and grip compared to checkering.I use a Dremel and a high speed drill that dentist use.I also use carbon paper so if i have another gun with some really nice checkering design i put the carbon paper on the gun upside down and trace it to paper and then to gun im working on.Get some neat designs from some guns that way too! I always like seeing the pics or any ideas others have to check out as i always have room for improvement! Nice pics!
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: z28rod on October 18, 2011, 11:00:38 AM
That looks great, you might have a new carrear on gta :)....
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: DMikeM on October 18, 2011, 12:38:14 PM
Thanks guys. I might go back into it and hit the whole surface at an greater angle to remove some of those more rounded spots. I need to get a better tip for it too. the carbide cutter really isn't suited for this work and the diamond grinder I have is too small. So I need a larger diameter diamond tip and need to replace my flex extension for my dremel or at least get a new core drive for it. It gave out half way through the first panel so I had to handle the bulky Dremel body for most of the work.
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: lizzie on October 18, 2011, 01:34:18 PM
You did an excellent job- looks great! :)
Title: Re: Stippled my RAM Stock (Graphics)
Post by: fperez0209 on October 19, 2011, 12:06:02 AM
Great job Mike,You definately are talented.