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All, I have a semi-inletted blank that I need to enlarge the holes for the action screws on. So, I was wondering, is there a prefered amount of clearance? the action screws are .250 in diameter and I have drills in 1/64 and 1/32 increments. My thought was to go 1/32 over, but I was hoping for some input from the stockmaking experts out there! Any input appreciated!! Bob | ||
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I don't claim to be an "expert", but I will chime in until one shows up. Most of the experts, however, won't have worked from a "semi-inlet" recently. You might want to wait until after you fit the metal to the wood to drill out the holes. I use stockmakers screws to keep the receiver aligned while inletting. The tighter the holes are, the better the alignment. Just a thought. As for the size, I would say 1/16" oversized would be fine IF the holes are on centerline and spaced correctly. They often are not. Good luck. | |||
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You should wait until all of your stock work is completed, just short of glassbedding, before you open the screws holes up. You don't want a bind between the screws and wood, but a 9/32 would be plenty. Besides, drilling into wood will open the hole up further than 9/32 anyway. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if it didn't jump to 19/64 before you were through. Whatever you do, don't do this by hand. Set this up in a milling machine, or top quality drill press with a solid vise with soft jaws, and some shop rags (clean of course) for protection on the wood. Good Luck | |||
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As for the proper progress I agree with Mike. What we do is to get the action set then make up the pillars. I have .080 wall thinkness 1/4 i.d. tubing that I use over the screws inside the pillar. Whew.... that comes out as some jipresh, but that is how we go with wood. I you don't want to pillar bed do as Mike said, that will work as well. With a glass stock we don't pillar bed. Just glass in then set about a .150 clearance. Thanks, Ed | |||
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