20 March 2002, 14:27
eric 98Pachmayr Decelerator pads
What do you use to fit one of these on a stock. How do you grind or file it and with what ? I don't have a problem with the measurements but before I order one I want to know what I'm in store for. Thanks.
20 March 2002, 15:07
Bob GTo make the screw holes disappear just push a punch in from the back through the screw holes. Push hard enough to raise a lump in the rubber face then carefully make a verticle cut with a very sharp Exacto knife dipped in mineral oil. You can then spread the slit apart to insert the screws carefully. The pad can be placed in the freezer for a while to make it stiffer. I use a 2"X48" belt sander to gring the pad to the stock. Place a couple of layers of masking tape to protect the stock. Grind carefully up to the tape. Remove 1 layer and grind up to that one. You can smooth up the edge with a strip of abrasive cloth. Grind slow so as not to heat up the pad too much.
Hope this helps you out.
20 March 2002, 19:01
B StephensonExcelent advice. When you pull the pad out of the freezer, don't stop to get a dip of snuff or pat the kitty.... get on with it.
When the pad is frozen, it works very well.
B
21 March 2002, 05:24
RogerKI mount the pad as is, then take a sharp awl, mark a grind line around the pad, then take it off and grind down close to it. Watch the bottom line to make sure it matches your stock line. This way you can get a close fit before you do the final fitting.
22 March 2002, 16:00
BIG SAMRogerK's advise is sound. However, make certain that you have the correct angle of the 'toe'. Also, once you have it on the stock, you can make a finer fit by sanding the pad in a verticle motion making certain that you don't touch the stock. If you have to cut the stock, make sure that it is plumb and level. Do it on a table/band saw, not free hand. All the best on your project.
Regards,
SAM
22 March 2002, 22:59
<ChuckD>And finally, before you put the screws into the slit on the pad, liberally apply vasoline or some such to the screws and screwdriver--afterwords you will not be able to find the slits/holes.
23 March 2002, 11:53
AtkinsonBe very carefull to get the right size Pachmyer pad or you will grind into the steel plate that lies below the surface..
I use the London gun pads because they have the little scollop that has to be inletted into the top of the butt stock and that adds a nice touch to the gun and they don't have a steel plate...They also are better to leather cover than any other pad, and I can install them on a concave surface easier...
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Ray Atkinson
ray@atkinsonhunting.com
atkinsonhunting.com
quote:
Originally posted by Atkinson:
Be very carefull to get the right size Pachmyer pad or you will grind into the steel plate that lies below the surface...
As usual, Atkinson is correct. The steel reinforcement is closer to the edge than you might think.
Don't ask me how I know... 
jpb
[This message has been edited by jpb (edited 03-23-2002).]