Medallions are usually mounted by making a shallow hole with a Forstner bit or end mill, and using 5-minute epoxy glue to secure the medallion. Be aware that when mounting a flat disk on a compound curved surface, it may not be physically possible to get all the edges flush with the grip surface.
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Where can I find hard-to-find gun grip medallions?
Numrich has a large selection of hard-to-find gun grip medallion sets, including state National Guard gun stock medallions. Browse these gun medallions and find exactly what you need for your repair or restoration job.
How do you install a barreled action on a rifle?
Insert The Action: Set the barreled action into the stock and screw it into place with the action and guard screws. Don’t overtighten. Remove excess bedding epoxy with an alcohol-dampened cloth.
How do I upgrade my rifle stock?
Step 1: Once you get your parts, the first step will be to disassemble the rifle down to its barreled action. To begin, make sure your work area is free of clutter and has plenty of room to set the old stock, new stock and any other parts you are upgrading.
How do you attach the MAG box to the stock?
Sometimes you have to pinch it slightly with your fingers to snap it in place. It is usually easier to insert the mag box into the receiver and hold it in place temporarily with a couple pieces of blue tape on the inside while inserting the barreled action into the stock. Remove tape after assembly.
What did Steve's gun need to be refinished?
Although Steve’s gun was in nearly perfect mechanical condition, it was in definite need of some wood and metal refinishing. The barrels needed to be properly polished and rust blacked, the wood needed a new oil finish, the metal action furniture needed to be re-blacked, and the butt and forend needed to be re-checkered.
What gauge is a Damon Petrik?
The gun was a Damon Petrik over/under 16-gauge game gun. It was a beautifully made little gun, with 26-inch barrels, a nicely swept-back Prince of Wales grip, double triggers, a checkered wood butt and a weight of just more than six pounds. It felt incredibly lively in the hands.
Where are Damon Petrik guns made?
He partnered with gunmaker Damon, in Saint-Étienne , and made guns of this design under the Damon Petrik name. These guns were mostly lightly embellished field guns, but the quality of their manufacture was incredibly high. Petrik’s locking design was what is referred to as the “sliding hood.”.
What is the purpose of studs in wood?
The stud serves as an anchor for the oval once it is glued into the stock and acts as a guide while inletting the oval into the wood. Inletting the oval into the stock is done using very small and ridiculously sharp chisels. A thin layer of paste marking compound is brushed onto the bottom and edges of the oval.
