Farmboy91 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 I picked up a hw25 L for my lad the other day, it's short in the stock but I'm still not sure its going to fit him. What's everyone used in the past for trimming down? I want to damage the wood as little as possible so ideally I can add it back on as he grows. The gun is pretty tidy so I don't want to make a hash of it 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Band saw usually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Yep, fine blade on a band saw. Just be carefull not to tear a chip off at the very end of the cut. Edited June 27, 2019 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Yep, fine blade on a band saw. Just be carefull not to tear a chip off at the very end of the cut. Wrap the cut in tape! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 28 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Band saw usually! 21 minutes ago, Walker570 said: Yep, fine blade on a band saw. Just be carefull not to tear a chip off at the very end of the cut. 12 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Wrap the cut in tape! Thank you, I'll have to ask about and see if anyone has one, failing that maybe a fine toothed hand saw and a steady hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 I would suggest that you pop over to Jason at Trulock and Harris and ask him to do it for you, he might possibly do it for free for a youngster. The reason I say this is that I was once stood talking to him as he fitted a new pad to the back of a very lovely and expensive stock. He cut the piece he needed to off the stock by eye using a bandsaw without thinking twice to my eye - truly skilled/talented is Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 49 minutes ago, 243deer said: I would suggest that you pop over to Jason at Trulock and Harris and ask him to do it for you, he might possibly do it for free for a youngster. The reason I say this is that I was once stood talking to him as he fitted a new pad to the back of a very lovely and expensive stock. He cut the piece he needed to off the stock by eye using a bandsaw without thinking twice to my eye - truly skilled/talented is Jason. Thank you, they are a bit of a drive but I will bear them in mind as I would like to keep it looking nice. He sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 If you do it by hand then use a Japanese saw that cuts on the pull stroke, it has a much finer kerf and it is much more controllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Just firmly wind tape round the stock and mark the line with a sharp Stanley blade, then cut with fine tooth jigsaw and keep the blade on the waste side of knife cut. Remember to seal the cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, grrclark said: If you do it by hand then use a Japanese saw that cuts on the pull stroke, it has a much finer kerf and it is much more controllable. 7 minutes ago, vampire said: Just firmly wind tape round the stock and mark the line with a sharp Stanley blade, then cut with fine tooth jigsaw and keep the blade on the waste side of knife cut. Remember to seal the cut. The wealth of knowledge on PW never fails to impress! Thank you both, will have a look for a suitable saw at the weekend. If I'm feeling brave I'll do a before and after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, Farmboy91 said: The wealth of knowledge on PW never fails to impress! Thank you both, will have a look for a suitable saw at the weekend. If I'm feeling brave I'll do a before and after. Toolstation have cheap pull saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, vampire said: Toolstation have cheap pull saw. This one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 That's the one,it will do what you want,but don't go thinking you have a Japanese heirloom 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, grrclark said: If you do it by hand then use a Japanese saw that cuts on the pull stroke, it has a much finer kerf and it is much more controllable. My brother swears by these! Very controllable and cut well apparently!........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, panoma1 said: My brother swears by these! Very controllable and cut well apparently!........ I bought a couple from Axminster, not at the premium end of the scale by any stretch, and they are superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted June 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, vampire said: That's the one,it will do what you want,but don't go thinking you have a Japanese heirloom 🙄 Damn, there was me thinking I could get on antiques road show 😂 Thanks again though, much appreciated 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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