Adjustable Cheek Pad Ver.1

[TobyH]

I had already made a basic cheek pad for a stock that I was going to have a Howa action built on but that didn't work out. After shooting my new Tooley made rifle a couple of weekends ago I decided to use the cheek pad for this one instead as I was a bit low in the cheek.

It's made from Makrolon (perspex) that I folded by getting it up to approx. 155 deg C in the oven. I made a very simple mould for it using several bits of dowl. I then used a dremmel to cut and shape it. I've used stainless M6 alan headed bolts along with a stainless washer at either end, I also used rubber washers between each layer to give it something to grip on. The knobs I got from t-nuts.com which also sell the harris bipod swivel levers.

Feels really nice on the cheek especially with the light sand blasting to make it a matt finish. It's not perfect, but as a first attempt I'm quite pleased. Definitely something I can improve on in the future.

Anyway, some pics.

[Mike357]

Looks great but I'd cry at having to drill a stock that cost that much :-)

[TobyH]

Yes, there was a moments hesitation, and lots (and I mean LOTS!!) of checking for measurements etc.

But, it now fits me perfectly and will be a pleasure to use, rather than getting neck ache before.

And with my expertise as a master craftsman I reckon it's added value!!!!

[ovenpaa]

I like it, well done for getting the Black & Decker out on it as well.

[Christel]

Looks fab, Toby, and I am sure it will be a pleasure to shoot with that cheek piece.
It makes a huge difference when the rifle is adjusted to you and not you adjusting yourself to the rifle.

Is that a scratch I can see?
Waaaaaaaaahhh!

:lol:

[TobyH]

Is that a scratch I can see?
Waaaaaaaaahhh!

Err no, must be poor eye sight!! :lol:

(ok, yes it is, slipped with the dremmel! Ver. 2 will be better!)

[TobyH]

well done for getting the Black & Decker out on it as well.

The dremmel was actually perfect for the job, especially the slots in it. Would struggle with anything else. Am fortunate that my dad has quite a few tools.