nmiller08
Bearcat
What drill bit diameter do you use for the locating pin and escutcheons? I picked up a nice piece of Walnut and would like to try making a set,
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Chuck 100 yd
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I use a 1/2" counter bore to drill for the medallions, A special drill bit available from Brownells to drill for the escutcheons, I use a #21 drill bit with a band of tape wrapped around it (to gauge the depth) to drill the locating pin holes. I clamp the grip panel to the gun with the locating pin removed and drill right through the locating pin hole in the grip frame into the grip panel,that way you can get a nice tight fit in the corner at the back of the main frame to grip frame junction,using surgical tubing wrapped around as a clamp. I will then enlarge that hole in the grip panel using a #20 drill after the panel is removed from the gun. I drill these holes using a cordless hand drill so you can feel when the bit is guided straight and not digging in to the grip frame (not as difficult as it may sound to do a perfect job). That allows an little extra play in the hole for the single coat of finish I put in the hole to help seal it
The escutcheon drill from Brownells part #080-034-600 is made specially to be a light press fit when installing the grip screw sets sold by Brownells. If using any other brand,all bets are off.
I make lots of grips and if I can be of any help,feel free to PM me. Chuck
The escutcheon drill from Brownells part #080-034-600 is made specially to be a light press fit when installing the grip screw sets sold by Brownells. If using any other brand,all bets are off.
I make lots of grips and if I can be of any help,feel free to PM me. Chuck
don't think this is the easy part. go slow.... use a drill press and make sure you have it set for 90 degrees.
leave enough under the screw thingy to have strength.
do the frame angle first, then make sure it's tight and fits perfectly. you cannot go back here.
use long set epoly, and mix in some of the sawdust you collected from the grips and use this to fit inside tightly
. coat the metal with car wax. the kind that forms a white film....leave it to dry.
mix the epoxy and put in some dust to get the color and thicken it....put the grips together and use a
clamp to push it tightly. let it set for two days.....when it's dry, you can tap the grip off and you'll have a perfect bed.
I do the same with the hole for the pin. doing this insures it will be a tight grip.
of course, the best way is to polish sand strop the grips to the frame. ok if you have a steel frame. not if you have aluminum...
There should be NO light around the grip. if so...keep sanding until you get that perfect fit.
I've done ivory, wood, presentation walnut, and now Elk antler, and they look great. I really like the elk...
send me a PM with your e mail and I'll send you pictures. (Cant figure out how to do it here) Ken
leave enough under the screw thingy to have strength.
do the frame angle first, then make sure it's tight and fits perfectly. you cannot go back here.
use long set epoly, and mix in some of the sawdust you collected from the grips and use this to fit inside tightly
. coat the metal with car wax. the kind that forms a white film....leave it to dry.
mix the epoxy and put in some dust to get the color and thicken it....put the grips together and use a
clamp to push it tightly. let it set for two days.....when it's dry, you can tap the grip off and you'll have a perfect bed.
I do the same with the hole for the pin. doing this insures it will be a tight grip.
of course, the best way is to polish sand strop the grips to the frame. ok if you have a steel frame. not if you have aluminum...
There should be NO light around the grip. if so...keep sanding until you get that perfect fit.
I've done ivory, wood, presentation walnut, and now Elk antler, and they look great. I really like the elk...
send me a PM with your e mail and I'll send you pictures. (Cant figure out how to do it here) Ken
