DrillMaster, the Evolution of Military Drill
Click here for information on how to weight your Drillmaster iDrill RifleTM.
Why are this M1 Garand and M1903 wood rifle each called the DrillMaster iDrill RifleTM? Because “i” made it and that “i” belongs to you when you make it!
How to make your own practice rifle (M1 Garand or M1903) out of solid wood
I don’t recommend trying to make an M14 out of wood since much of the barrel of the rifle is exposed on the real thing; you just won’t be able to match that size and still have that part of the rifle be as strong as you need.
Either of these rifles are not intended to exactly match a fully weighted DrillAmerica, DrillMaster M14, Daisy Drill Rifle or demil. They are intended to help those who cannot afford their own rifle with which to practice. If you are creative, it may possible to bore a hole or holes in either rifle and fill it with some kind of material to weight it down. Whatever you choose, the rifle is yours!
Special note: The M1 pattern of the iDrill Rifle is a color guard/winter guard rifle. It’s just longer.
What you will need:
*From the advice I was given at the local hardware store, a band saw will be the best option. Update: You can use a jigsaw with a long enough blade, but it will take much longer. I might just try this and see what works better.
**These items are not mandatory; however, they can help you greatly.
If you do not have access to a band saw and/or router, you are going to have quite a bit of work using the file and sand paper.
Accessories link: Click here for accessories for the rifle.
FYI: the M1 Garand s just like a color guard rifle only much longer and does not have the cutaway to add in the plastic bolt (see the accessories link above). The pattern has the cutaway line if you want to use it. You can also do this for the 1903. You can modify these rifles however you want- they are yours!
iDrill RifleTM Creation Process Pictures
(click on each picture to enlarge and see the pictures in sequence- some of the pictures have more detailed info for the creation process)
How to Tape Your Rifle
You really should tape your rifle, at least at the stress points. This PDF file from colorguardeducator.com is a super guide for taping a color guard rifle.
The butt and “barrel” ends of the iDrill RifleTM are also stress points and they need to be taped to prevent splitting.
What you will need:
The Process:
Click here for information on how to weight your Drillmaster iDrill RifleTM.
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Your page is BROKE. Not a single link works, Not helpful to anyone when it can't be used as intended.
Mr. Minett,
Breaks happen, that's part. Letting me know of broken links is helpful, complaining isn't helpful.
looks like your link to the plans are broken
Thank you. Fixing right now.
What is the general weight of the iDrill rifle?
Around 2 lbs each. You can get weights to add from Harbor Freight. See the article here: http://drillmaster.wpengine.com/2012/07/09/weighting-the-drillmaster-idrill-rifle/
DrillMaster
hi, is the competition eligible to people outside the us?
Yes, anyone!
by the way, i have posted my video for the competition at this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14g-QbjBhZg
That is great, Auyok!
sir i would really like to say thank you for everything you've posted it has all been a big help to me learning how to train and lead my own J.R.O.T.C. armed exhibition team.
I've also started a small blog on tumblr.com for military style drill and was wondering if you'd mind if i shared some of things on your site? Again thank you for everything.
Wilson,
Thanks very much for the compliment! It's cadets just like you that make all of this worthwhile. It's my absolute pleasure to serve the military drill world! By all means share the info here as long as you credit.
There is much, much, much more to come!
DrillMaster
Woah. This is neat.
Hi Cris,
Thanks!
DrillMaster