Originally Posted by
Artfull-Bodger
One of the biggest problems is making sure your holes for the posts line up squarely, the method I now use is what HW do on their 98, (I basically copied it), you drill the holes from the bottom of the butt up into the part you wish to make adjustable this then ensures alignment.
I like the 98 esque option too...
here's a thought.. would it be possible to use the same locking mech that is used for bicycle handlebar stems, i.e. a 45 degree slice through the rods, and a bolt through their centre, that causes the two sections of rod to move in opposite directions laterally, locking in place in the hole ? Might be sensible to glue in place a couple of steel or brass liners to prevent the wood from cracking under ham-fisted loads, but it should work, and negate the need for side clamping screws ?
Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.