Wood Vs. Stain?

seabass · March 1st, 2008, 22:12

Ok, so for my next Ak project im looking for a wood kit. But im not sure what type of wood I need to buy, or the stain i want to put on it I just know what i want it to look like.

This wood kit is very similar to what I want, And yes I am looking for An Ak-74 kit.

http://www.uncompany.com/pageproduct...p?prodid=10992

Thanks

AXe Hound · March 1st, 2008, 22:19

http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Arms-AK-HAN...QQcmdZViewItem
this is a nice one for the price for the 74 but as for wood haven't seen any

theres one at WGC but you might want to stain it something darker

seabass · March 1st, 2008, 22:21

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Originally Posted by AXe Hound

http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Arms-AK-HAN...QQcmdZViewItem
this is a nice one for the price for the 74 but as for wood haven't seen any

Thanks, but i want to stick with wood for this,

And this is not a where should i buy thread, althought that would help, I would rather know that type of wood to look for

AXe Hound · March 1st, 2008, 22:23

http://www.wgcshop.com/

grate place

ancorp · March 1st, 2008, 22:34

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Originally Posted by AXe Hound

http://www.wgcshop.com/

grate place

Stop posting please.

The wood that comes in the kit you linked to is perfect for a restaining, since it looks like plywood (same as soviet AK-74s), so a nice red restaining and clearcoat will give it a very authentic finish. Too bad you cant just buy the kit in its entirety due to the fact that it comes with a replica full steel receiver.

seabass · March 1st, 2008, 22:38

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Originally Posted by ancorp

Stop posting please.

The wood that comes in the kit you linked to is perfect for a restaining, since it looks like plywood (same as soviet AK-74s), so a nice red restaining and clearcoat will give it a very authentic finish. Too bad you cant just buy the kit in its entirety due to the fact that it comes with a replica full steel receiver.

Yeah, If it was in stock and legal i would have it, But you say "plywood" Really? What would you suggest for ak74 wood kits? seeing as how you are the big ak man on the site

Cushak · March 1st, 2008, 23:54

AK47 wood stocks were made from solid pieces (I believe), AK74 were from composite plywood.

I'll send you a PM in a bit of how I make my AK47 wood kits, which will soon be available from http://www.airsoftparts.ca for $80 very shortly.

seabass · March 2nd, 2008, 02:47

Cool, But as i mentioned earlier, I'm looking for a wood kit for a ak 74

Arthraxis · March 2nd, 2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Cushak

AK47 wood stocks were made from solid pieces (I believe), AK74 were from composite plywood.

I'll send you a PM in a bit of how I make my AK47 wood kits, which will soon be available from http://www.airsoftparts.ca for $80 very shortly.

Will you by any chance be making wood pistol grips as well? These would be a lot harder but it'd be nice to have a complete 47 kit.

Cushak · March 2nd, 2008, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Arthraxis

Will you by any chance be making wood pistol grips as well? These would be a lot harder but it'd be nice to have a complete 47 kit.

Maybe eventually. If I ever do, buyers of these kits will get them at a very discounted rate.

The main problem for pistol grips is I didn't have the right tools to do them up. I may purchase the ones I'd need to make them up.

Arthraxis · March 2nd, 2008, 22:02

Also, (I know I'm taking this OT) How much bigger is the stock in your kit than the TM stock? I assume the TM stock is sized down from RS or something because it's so fucking small, it's destroying the wiring on my battery trying to get it in.

Cushak · March 2nd, 2008, 22:53

(sorry for the thread jack) They're the same size as the TM stocks, with a lot more battery room. (Can go up to a 10.8)

seabass · March 2nd, 2008, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cushak

(sorry for the thread jack)

..... So as long as youre hear what kind of stain did you use? Im looking for a lighter color than the one you used, Have you tried any others?

Cushak · March 3rd, 2008, 02:56

darkness-lightness is usually decided by how many coats you do (I've found), if you like the shade but like it lighter, just do less coats. Here's the first AK stock I ever made up, I used "Colonial American", and it has 3 coats of the stain and about two coats of satin varythane.

seabass · March 3rd, 2008, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cushak

darkness-lightness is usually decided by how many coats you do (I've found), if you like the shade but like it lighter, just do less coats. Here's the first AK stock I ever made up, I used "Colonial American", and it has 3 coats of the stain and about two coats of satin varythane.

OK, this helps, thanks

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March 1st, 2008, 22:12	#1
seabass trevorthetwigyalienman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prince edward island	Wood Vs. Stain? Ok, so for my next Ak project im looking for a wood kit. But im not sure what type of wood I need to buy, or the stain i want to put on it I just know what i want it to look like. This wood kit is very similar to what I want, And yes I am looking for An Ak-74 kit. http://www.uncompany.com/pageproduct...p?prodid=10992 Thanks __________________ Age Verifier for PEI (out of town) ...talk to phil, PM for details Last edited by seabass; March 1st, 2008 at 22:19..

March 1st, 2008, 22:19	#2
AXe Hound Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba	http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Arms-AK-HAN...QQcmdZViewItem this is a nice one for the price for the 74 but as for wood haven't seen any theres one at WGC but you might want to stain it something darker Last edited by AXe Hound; March 1st, 2008 at 22:22..

March 2nd, 2008, 02:47	#8
seabass trevorthetwigyalienman Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Prince edward island	Cool, But as i mentioned earlier, I'm looking for a wood kit for a ak 74 __________________ Age Verifier for PEI (out of town) ...talk to phil, PM for details

March 1st, 2008, 22:23	#4
AXe Hound Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba	http://www.wgcshop.com/ grate place

March 1st, 2008, 23:54	#7
Cushak Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatoon/Moose Jaw	AK47 wood stocks were made from solid pieces (I believe), AK74 were from composite plywood. I'll send you a PM in a bit of how I make my AK47 wood kits, which will soon be available from http://www.airsoftparts.ca for $80 very shortly.

March 2nd, 2008, 22:02	#11
Arthraxis Schwag wannabe Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario	Also, (I know I'm taking this OT) How much bigger is the stock in your kit than the TM stock? I assume the TM stock is sized down from RS or something because it's so fucking small, it's destroying the wiring on my battery trying to get it in.

March 2nd, 2008, 22:53	#12
Cushak Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatoon/Moose Jaw	(sorry for the thread jack) They're the same size as the TM stocks, with a lot more battery room. (Can go up to a 10.8)

March 3rd, 2008, 02:56	#14
Cushak Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Saskatoon/Moose Jaw	darkness-lightness is usually decided by how many coats you do (I've found), if you like the shade but like it lighter, just do less coats. Here's the first AK stock I ever made up, I used "Colonial American", and it has 3 coats of the stain and about two coats of satin varythane.

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