Modifying stock fore-arm

[bkbville 0]

What's the best way to modify the standard forearm on the Saiga?

 

I drilled some vent holes, but want to make them more oblong.

 

I find this material very difficult to work with, even with my dremel.

 

any magic bullets here?

[DrThunder88 912]

What kind of rotary bits are you using?

[G O B 3,516]

Mark carefully, drill undersized holes, connect with sanding disks and drums using the Dremmel, hand file to finished slot or hole size.

[Red Star 38]

there is actually a piece of metal that runs in the polymer of the stock handguard. Was a pain in the ass cutting through. so watch out for that

[Bigtwin 219]

Sky is the limit, I also have no "magic bullet" tips for ya! Go slow and remember you can always remove more plastic.....it is much more difficult to add it!

 

One thing I can add, when you are done with the mods the plastic will have a white look, put some WD-40 on a rag and wipe the area with the rag. That will blend it back and last quite a while (close to a year for me)! Don't wipe the entire for stock just the areas you cut/sanded. Keep it light.

[ChileRelleno 7,071]

Measure & mark carefully, drill undersized holes, connect with using Dremel with cutoff wheel,use small round/flat hand files to finish and then a fine grit sandpaper to smooth and blend.

 

[imarangemaster 315]

I just drilled seven 3/8" diameter holes.

[Bigtwin 219]

Here is my example.

 

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