Reshaping a cheekpiece

[Bob F]

Has anyone ever tried reshaping the cheekpiece from the rounded oversize GPR cheekpiece to a smaller squared off cheekpiece that you can see on some original Hawkens?  If so, how hard was it and how did it turn out?

[chapmans]

I've not done a GPR but here is a CVA Mt Rifle I reworked.

[Bob F]

Thanks...that is exactly what I had in mind.  I already got rid of the perch belly, reshaped the lock and side plates, and rounded out the forestock.  This should do it and then it is sanding time.  I might do an inlay too....I think I have hunters star laying around.

[Bob F]

I am getting ready to cut the new cheekpiece shape.  Does this look correct???

[billd]

His bench is too clean.  Maybe we should all send him a box of chips and dust. 

[Bob F]

Actually I just cleaned it because I kept loosing little screws and parts in the mess!  Gave the shop-vac one heck of a workout!  billd...how's the ash from $#*! coming?

[chapmans]

Bob,
   I would put a radius on both ends. I would stop your horizontal line about 3/4" or so from the end and make a sweeping radius up towards the heel. At the wrist I would make that a radius also without a step.
  If you don't understand what I mean I have a stock I can draw lines on and post pics.
  Steve C.

[Bob F]

I think I know what you mean...but a pic would be easier.  Thanks....

[J.D.]

Just a thought, but your drawing looks to be a little far back on the stock to properly place your cheek. Have you checked to see where your cheek rests on the existing cheekpiece?

I would make sure the new cheekpiece is in the correct location before removing any wood.

Just kinda thinkn'...typn' out loud, so to speak..type.

[chapmans]

Bob,
   This is what I was talking about.



Steve C.

[Bob F]

Thanks...that is what I wanted it to look like.....Bob