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January 3, 2013, 04:22 PM
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Join Date: July 29, 2008
Location: North Mississippi
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Forearm replacement
I have a forearm that has to be replaced. Half of the wood is missing and in order to use the forearm as a guide to be placed in a stock duplicating machine I need to make the other half from bondo and balsa wood. Does anyone out there have any experience on how to do this job? Thanks Deadeyeontarget
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January 3, 2013, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: March 17, 1999
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You can try doing the whole thing from plastic wood, which is not strong enough for a permanent fix but should do for what you need. It can be shaped before drying and sanded afterward. Bedding compound is another possibility; it is strong enough for a permanent fix but would not look very good.
Jim
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January 3, 2013, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: December 23, 2012
Location: SW Colorado
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What kind of forearm is it?I may have one.Michael
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January 3, 2013, 10:55 PM
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You can mock one up from papier-mache, bondo, balsa, a piece of old firewood, etc. All you need for a duplicator is a pattern, it doesn't have to be strong.
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