Videos tagged with Hand Grinder

Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to aesthetically improve the heavy and rugged military-style trigger guard on a Mauser 98 bolt action rifle. The process involves applying layout dye and scribing lines to guide metal removal, using a hand grinder with a coarse wheel for bulk material reduction, and finishing with files for contouring and smoothing. This technique transforms the utilitarian battlefield guard into a more refined piece suitable for a hunting rifle.

This guide details the process of contouring the rear tang on a Mauser rifle receiver to improve the pistol grip's shape. Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates using a holding fixture, layout dye, and scribing to establish guidelines. The process involves using files and grinders (hand and bench) to carefully remove material, finishing with a file for precision. This modification is presented as a standard customization technique for Mauser rifles.