I need to add about an inch to a CZ 452 stock. I have a really nice belt sander and want to install a pad to add the length.
But since I do not do this on a regular basis I do not want to get in over my head.
What brand of pad is the easiest to work with?

Pachmayr pads are real simple to cut.

The harder ones are easier to work with. I would recommend a Pachmayer solid presentation pad (the ones without the external ribbing)

The softer ones such as the Decellerator line grind less cleanly, more like rubbing a pencil eraser.

Best of luck and don't nick the stock.


Dan

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Originally posted by DanM:
The harder ones are easier to work with. I would recommend a Pachmayer solid presentation pad (the ones without the external ribbing)

The softer ones such as the Decellerator line grind less cleanly, more like rubbing a pencil eraser.

Best of luck and don't nick the stock.


Dan

I was going to say exactly the same thing. Most recently, we installed a new Decelerator on my M77 to add some length, and it was definitely easier than using one of the super-squishy pads, a la Limbsaver. By far, the hardest part has to be that last 1/16-1/32 of an inch where you're trying to get it as close as possible to the stock without taking off any finish. Good luck!

The soft ones are ok to grind if you put them in the freezer overnight, and grind slow enough so they don't over heat. Sometimes I will put them back in the freezer after I am with in the last 1/16 or so. Then finish grinding. They are a pain in the rear either way but freezing is the only way I have found

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The softer ones such as the Decellerator line grind less cleanly, more like rubbing a pencil eraser

While the Decelerator might not be the best choice for a first pad, with the right grit disc and 1 job under your belt, it would be a great choice for your 2nd!

I have actually did a couple but it was like 25 years ago so I know the materials have changed a great deal. Thank you for the tips

When I read the pads dimensions are they quoting the deminsions of the hard plastic area that fit to the butt?

Yes, the dimensions are of the unfinished size.

I THINK the answer is to use a nice fresh b elt with nice sharp grit, I rough with 80 grit, then finish off with 180 grit..now here's the secret..you put on a coat of wax on the stock...when start to hit the wax, you're about close as you're gonna get.....Oh.....just kidding..but I had some students believeing that for a while... I like to use the blue Scotch tape, since it shows the "scuff marks" when you're getting close...two layers for the 80 grit and one for the 180

I like to grind the london gun pad the most, the red rubber seem to be the easiest to grind for me.

I'm with Gringo - the harder red-orange style pads from Galazans (and others) grind and finish easier/better than any of the others I've tried. They will almost take a polish. If it's too rubbery and you want it to be smoother, set the pad out in the bright sun for a day, make sure it gets sun on all sides. The UV light will "age" the rubber and harden it.

I do 99% of the grinding off the stock using a jig then finish on the stock with the blue tape and no whiskey shakes.

Yeti,
Excellent work as usual.

Duane, you had me with the wax comment. I thought, okay but how about us mortals.

I find the red pads to be the easiest...pachmayer black base being next. Decellerators can be a little difficult but not too bad. The worst I've tried is kick ez and I avoid them like the plague.

Yeti,

Outstanding job on that stock.

are there any pads that are just solid rubber without open cavities inside? I am not needing a pad for recoil, but rather so the gun doesnt slip either on the ground or my shoulder.