Videos tagged with Acraglas

This guide details a comprehensive repair for a cracked Browning 725 buttstock, as demonstrated by Master Gunsmith Mark Novak. The process involves careful disassembly, hydraulic epoxy injection using Acraglas, reinforcement with 'dog bone' threaded rods, and meticulous finishing. It also covers straightening the adjustable aluminum butt plate and reassembly, showcasing advanced gunsmithing techniques for structural and cosmetic restoration.

This expert guide from Brownells, featuring Steven and Caleb, details how to correctly torque action screws based on rifle stock material. It emphasizes that torque specs are stock-dependent, not rifle-specific, and provides ranges for synthetic, wood, and rimfire stocks. The instructors highlight potential damage from over-torquing and advise consulting manufacturers for precise specifications.

This video details the extensive process of restoring a Kar98 AZ rifle that suffered significant damage, including a 'duffel cut' to the stock. The instructor demonstrates how to assess and repair missing wood, reinforce the joint with epoxy and metal, and refinish the stock while preserving original character. It also covers the repair of a dented magazine and various other metal components, showcasing advanced gunsmithing techniques for historical firearms.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process for repairing a Westley Richards Cape Gun, focusing on re-soldering a detached forend lug and reinforcing a split stock. Mark Novak, an expert gunsmith and firearms conservator, demonstrates advanced techniques including precision soldering, the use of 'dog bone' cross-bolt reinforcements, and Acraglas bedding. The repair addresses common structural failures in vintage firearms to ensure continued functionality and preservation.

This video details the process of action bedding for firearms stocks, focusing on repairing cracks caused by bedding failure. It explains how to properly bed an action to ensure consistent return to battery by creating controlled contact points at the front and rear of the action, utilizing a steel bar for structural support and bedding compound for a secure fit. The instructor emphasizes that the goal is not to rigidly trap the action, but to allow controlled movement that returns the firearm to the same position each time.

This video demonstrates how to repair a loose metal bracket on a Broomhandle Mauser reproduction stock using Brownells Acraglas. The process involves peening the metal bracket for a tighter fit, rebluing the bracket, and then bedding the bracket and stock interface with color-matched Acraglas to eliminate wobble and reinforce the area. The instructor, Eric from Iraqveteran8888, provides practical hacks for achieving a solid fit and finish.

This guide details the expert gunsmithing process for repairing a 'duffel cut' on a Type 99 Arisaka rifle, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. The repair involves structural reinforcement using a walnut spacer and a threaded rod with Acraglas epoxy to ensure the rifle's integrity and aesthetic restoration. The process emphasizes meticulous preparation, fabrication, and fitting for a seamless, hidden repair.

This video details an advanced gunsmithing process for repairing a severely cracked Gewehr 91 rifle stock. The instructor, Mark Novak, demonstrates how to address a major crack originating from the stock bolt and a 'duffel cut' by using Acraglas epoxy, a steel reinforcing rod, and careful wood shimming. The repair focuses on structural integrity while attempting to preserve the firearm's historical character.

This video introduces the concept of rifle stock bedding, explaining its purpose in creating a tight, stable fit between the action and stock for improved accuracy. It details how epoxy bedding compounds like Acraglas are used on wood and composite stocks, differentiating bedding strategies for hunting rifles (chamber-length bedding and freefloating) versus synthetic stocks used with bipods (full-length bedding). The instructor emphasizes that bedding is primarily for accuracy enhancement and not all rifles require it.

This guide details a gunsmithing technique for reinforcing a cracked wooden stock on a Ferguson Flintlock Rifle reproduction. It involves drilling a hole and embedding a tensioned steel rod with Acraglas to address structural weaknesses caused by recoil and the breech mechanism. The video demonstrates the process from identifying the crack to testing the improved structural integrity, highlighting a significant repair for historical firearm enthusiasts.

Master Gunsmith Mark Novak demonstrates a meticulous technique for repairing a chipped toe on an 1891 Argentine Mauser stock. The process involves careful wood grain analysis, precise surface preparation, specialized epoxy application with reinforcement, and period-correct finishing to achieve a nearly invisible repair. This guide is essential for anyone undertaking historical firearm stock restoration.

This guide details the process of repairing a cracked tang on a Husqvarna M46 rifle stock and investigating a headspace anomaly. It covers using Brownells Cerrosafe for chamber casting to confirm the rifle's caliber and diagnose headspace issues, followed by reinforcing the stock tang with Brownells Acraglas. The instruction is delivered with high authority, demonstrating professional gunsmithing skills and historical knowledge of the firearm.