Fitting the Stock on the Original Kar 98 (Part 2)

[@nonormies2605]

I don't get how they mass produced these in ww2, I takes so much care and work by hand to fit and cut out the wood housing

[@willbbwluvr]

Specialist machines and tooling, there's actually not much more inletting than on a us rifle, M1

[@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK]

@@willbbwluvrwere the stocks cut by machine or were they all hand cut?

[@willbbwluvr]

@@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK mostly machine cut, some hand fit and finish, just like every rifle of the period

[@treygates4636]

Important to remember that the ww2 rifle and this differ in many small and large ways that add up to a large difference in manufacture difficulty and time.

[@tavish4699]

they didnt make them out of full wood most of them are made out of laminate sheets , so wood glue wood glue wood glue then they put it through a sort of lathe , it was quite fast

[@shaska762]

I recently made a stock for a cheap airgun I bought, your vídeos helped me a lot. I used a kind of Cedar, and oh boy I regret it. The stock turned out ok, but the wood have some soft, nearly spongy spots that caused me some issues and almost ruined the piece. It was my first time doing a big project with wood, usually I just make knife handles, and there is a lot for me to learn. I might give it another try in the future, but still, thanks for the vídeos man, they helped a lot

[@rakumprojects]

Soft woods like cedar may be easier to cut, but more often than not it only makes shaping harder. I bet you'll have an easier time with something harder like walnut or cherry.

[@paranoiia8]

I just realize that Im probably addicted to "dremel'ing that sht out!" as every time you use chisel my subconscious saying: "Just grind that! 30k rpm and YEEEHAAA!" Even I know god damn well that chisel is better, quiet and precise... -_-

[@Dominic.Minischetti]

Beautiful job brother! Excellent chisel work! 👍🏻

[@xC4R80NxK1Dx]

Great work as always, love your videos! Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@josuawilkins6744]

Thanks alot, with guidance from your Krag stock making videos, I made a Martini Henry stock for a dug-up relic Martini I bought.

[@ReidCoffield]

Well done! I would encourage you to consider the use of scrapers to remove small amounts of wood. Scrapers can be easily made from scrap such as worn or broken hacksaw blades and custom contoured to match specific areas of the inletting. The actual production of the scraper can literally be done in minutes with nothing but your bench grinder. Again, excellent work. I look forward to seeing more of this project. Reid

[@rakumprojects]

I have a few card scrapers that I made from an old saw blade. I just need to remember to use them!

[@barthanes1]

I didn't think I needed lipsticks in my toolbox. Maybe I should reconsider.

[@davemarshall1845]

You should use guide screws, that way the trigger will line up. And push the action forward and shim the recoil lug.

[@310.outdoors4]

Truly inspiring. And such a unique variant

[@robspath4203]

The butt plate fitting was so satisfying. I’ve only done it once and I wish I knew your process at the time. I definitely did it the hard way and it took me forever and it didn’t turn out that great. Come to think of it, maybe I’ll redo it having seen your video. Thanks!

[@MASI_forging]

Nice work as always 👏👏

[@drsnooker1776]

Your attention to detail always astonishes me.

[@roberttroxell1790]

Great Job! I'm an old dog, and I am learning new tricks from you!

[@stralegaming2597]

Have you considered making a discord server or somewhere else to discuss things other than youtube?

[@rakumprojects]

I'm active on the C&Rsenal discord

[@stralegaming2597]

​@@rakumprojects I have looked around and for the life of me I couldn't figure out where to find the c&rsenal discord, is it hidden behind a paywall perhaps?

[@KarlKurkey]

Yes , I have. I have 3 of those original Kar98. It took 25 years to restore them. Give me your email and I will send you photos. Karl

[@rakumprojects]

My email is in the About section of my channel. I'd very much like to see pictures, as well as an exact barrel measurement from the bolt face to the end of the muzzle.

[@FeralManSly]

Just watched the first vid yesterday, this was a pleasant surprise!

[@stirlinghamilton4923]

I’m sure you encountered this when finding information about the original Kar 98, but the Gewehr 98 booklet from the Bannerman Company in 1921 has a great illustration on the first page with the long rifle, the AZ, and a version of the original Kar 98. The booklet says, “This appears to be the real carbine of the pattern of ‘98. The barrel is 18.5 inches in length, and the rear sight, though similar in pattern to the rifle sight, is smaller.” Also, I wanted to ask about the muzzle covers of 98 rifles. I have one that is brass and unit marked, but I continue to see these steel muzzle covers with a moveable flap on the end. Is the brass one designed for another type of rifle or is it just an earlier muzzle cover? I also wanted to say that this is a fantastic channel and I love the dedication and effort you put into your resurrection of firearms. I wait with anticipation for the next episode!

[@rakumprojects]

I actually haven't seen that, thanks for the info! Regarding the muzzle covers, the brass ones are WW1 era and the hinged steel ones are WW2 era. A lot of the brass ones were also used by other countries, particularly in South America, but if yours is unit marked I'd assume it's German.

[@stirlinghamilton4923]

I’m glad I could give a bit of information! I forgot I had the booklet until I saw the first video and remembered seeing a rifle similar to the one shown. I’m also glad to learn that the brass cover is also for the 98’s. Seeing so many steel covers elsewhere had me questioning whether it was or not.

[@DogeMcLovin]

Great chisel work as per usual

[@martkbanjoboy8853]

I once looked at the carving on a sportered Ross service rifle. Clearly they had a dept where guys were fitting the stocks with hand chisels.

[@jesscobb2279]

Can't wait for part 3. Great Video. God Bless

[@krockpotbroccoli65]

I like to use candle sooting for inletting. My wife doesn't wear war paint, and the inletting ink goop is way too messy.

[@globalmilitarycollections4591]

This is so cool so far

[@tony4metallicaify]

Nice job!!!

[@guameldestruir6239]

You have very well-maintained chisels

[@justinjones9042]

Great work , can't wait to see the end product.

[@Phoenix407]

Love the smithing work awesome job

[@paulplatosh2738]

Why wouldn't you use inletting compound?

[@RUSTYCHEVYTRUCK]

You are an surgeon with that chisel

[@diporifle1047]

Nice job sir

[@ericschulze5641]

Pretty darn good inletting tutorial !

[@themightiestofbooshes9443]

It's a good idea to have the bottom metal flush with the bottom of the stock because if you wanted to put a Trench Magazine on it, you wouldn't be able to if the Floorplate was flush (meaning the bottom metal was below the woodline)

[@rakumprojects]

That would look funny. A short carbine with a huge magazine

[@themightiestofbooshes9443]

@@rakumprojects Heh, good point. I have a rebuilt DWM 1917 Gewehr 98 with a newly made transitional-pattern stock (with finger grooves below the rear sight block) that has a floorplate flush with the stock, so I can't fit the trench magazine to it without re-inletting the bottom metal. I'm super invested into your project. Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@toddgillison7210]

Very nice work!!

[@KarlKurkey]

Hey buddy, wrong butt plate . They used Kar98az butt plate . They were the first to use that style of butt plate .

[@georgegordonbrown9522]

Have you watched part one?

[@messser]

Awesome

[@puuHattu]

I used black shoe polish paste when i was fitting Arisaka Type38 action into new self made stock. It was also sporterized, barrel changed to .308win and I turned it to a good hunting rifle with suppressor and scope.

[@johnnyholland8765]

The Europeans and Germans have been crafting firearms since day one. They are known for the craftsmanship. Just look at for example the Luger pistol. Fully machined and hand fit. The early firearms were hand crafted. As the war got on craftsmanship suffered but the early stuff was and is the best stuff.

[@tavish4699]

you could also just buy one

[@Luftwaffel1944]

Do you have any idea how rare they are?

[@tavish4699]

@@Luftwaffel1944 what is rare ? I own one myself they are not rare They made millions They are as cheap as dirt There also a gazillion stocks to buy

[@Luftwaffel1944]

You're talking about the K98k, which isn't rare (but definitely not "cheap as dirt"). What he is building is a Kar 98 that predates even the K98AZ . You should watch the previous video with all the explanations of the differences between the variants. @tavish4699

[@thunderzap2]

He explains why in the first video