...And the butt pad.

This is my first butt pad installation.

I have a B Square fixture, and I'm hoping this will simplify matters.

All the same, I believe I've read mention of using some kind of lubricant to grind the pad?

I did a search, and couldn't find the post.

Anyone know about this, or have any other suggestions on this process?

TIA,

flaco

I've only done one, but...

Don't spend too long in any one spot or it will heat up and start to smear. I've even heard of keeping them in the freezer before hand.

I haven't heard of lubricant for grinding/shaping, but have seen Pledge furniture polish recommended for finer hand sanding towards the end. Keep us posted!

I have fitted several Pacmyre decelerators and 2 Kick ease pads. Ive heard about freezeing the pad. I havent froze any.

My method is just a fresh 50 grit belt on the belt sander. Maybe going to a 80-100 grit final touch. I dont mind the course sand lines on the plastic base of the pad. It leaves the plastic a flat matte finish with uniform sanding lines if you are careful grinding

Some people might like polishing the plastic base with fine paper.

I sometimes use a little water as a cutting agent on the pad. WD40 will give an even nicer finish but is a little messier. Try them both and see which one you like.

I don't use a lubricant for sanding, but I do wipe the pad down with Armorall when I am finished. It tones down the "raw edge" look.

You would do well to move your sander outdoors for this venture. It will throw rubber all over an enclosed space. Visualize a large firecracker set off in a Dixie Cup full of Tide.

Clemson

quote:

Originally posted by Clemson:
I don't use a lubricant for sanding, but I do wipe the pad down with Armorall when I am finished. It tones down the "raw edge" look.

You would do well to move your sander outdoors for this venture. It will throw rubber all over an enclosed space. Visualize a large firecracker set off in a Dixie Cup full of Tide.

Clemson

That's good, Clemson! Real good. Anyone who has done one knows what you mean.

quote:

Originally posted by Don Slater:

quote:

Originally posted by Clemson:
I don't use a lubricant for sanding, but I do wipe the pad down with Armorall when I am finished. It tones down the "raw edge" look.

You would do well to move your sander outdoors for this venture. It will throw rubber all over an enclosed space. Visualize a large firecracker set off in a Dixie Cup full of Tide.

Clemson

That's good, Clemson! Real good. Anyone who has done one knows what you mean.

great analogy...loved it...my 6 X 48 belt sander looks like a quite a few dixie cups was used!!!

Our shop record is grinding 81 1" Kick-Eez pads in one day. With no rejects. I think we have it figured out!

My congratulations, Ian-

A mere 81 recoil pads?

This is my first, and I'll be very happy to do this, and just a few others, well.

One of the benefits of being an amateur is that one can concentrate on quality--no matter how inexperienced--rather than quantity.

No offense intended.

Lest it isn't obvious, I'd welcome your advice.

Or feel free to spam us with a plug for your shop. I, for one, am interested.

flaco

BTW, we're clansmen Ian. Clan Donnachaidh.

Quality, we have only one level, either it is right or it is not! We have some equipment that is not the usual and there is skill required. It would be nice if we could make it a no brainer but I have not made it that easy yet.

www.robertsoncomposites.com