These are the exact two tools I use to grind pads to fit, Perry.
The links and descriptions are probably better than my pics would be, but I'll be glad to snap a few if there's any thing you'd like to know that's not shown on these links, or in the accompanying videos.
Some craftsmen prefer other style jigs. There is a pendulum type that has received much praise, but every time I've tried to order one of them they're always out of stock. The Miles-Gilbert has worked perfectly well for me thus far.
Just build your own pendulum style. It's quite easy to do and works great. You can see many videos of people using this style of jig. This is one of the best, but there are many others.
Thank you Stanton. I will have one on order from Midway today!! I already have the sander from Harbor Freight. Thanks also to Brent, but the video you attached is the making of a leather covered pad and shaping the pad is not shown. Interesting anyway!!
Jigs? I only use them for leather covered pads, otherwise I grind all my pads installed on the gun using a belt sander. Learned that way back in school and I have always gotten my best results with that method.
Jigs? I only use them for leather covered pads, otherwise I grind all my pads installed on the gun using a belt sander. Learned that way back in school and I have always gotten my best results with that method.
Jigs? I only use them for leather covered pads, otherwise I grind all my pads installed on the gun using a belt sander. Learned that way back in school and I have always gotten my best results with that method.
How do you protect the stock? Tape?
Yes, blue masking tape works well. Take it down to the tape, as close as you can without hitting the stock on the belt sander, then polish the remainder with emery cloth on a file, a hobby stick, etc., again using tape to protect the stock. Careful work and you get a nice clean fit.
Jigs? I only use them for leather covered pads, otherwise I grind all my pads installed on the gun using a belt sander. Learned that way back in school and I have always gotten my best results with that method.
You are braver and a bit more practiced than some of us, I suspect.
Thank you Stanton. I will have one on order from Midway today!! I already have the sander from Harbor Freight. Thanks also to Brent, but the video you attached is the making of a leather covered pad and shaping the pad is not shown. Interesting anyway!!
You just skip the leather part. There really isn't any difference otherwise. Works for me at least. This video and one other were all I needed to get started doing my own pads.
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