Videos tagged with Miles Gilbert

This comprehensive guide details the expert process of repairing and refinishing a Remington Model 11 shotgun stock, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers everything from disassembly and degreasing to advanced techniques like glass bedding, crack repair with polyurethane glue, dent removal, and achieving a durable 'sanded-in' finish. The instruction emphasizes meticulous attention to detail for a professional restoration.

This guide details how to reinforce and stabilize a wood rifle stock forend to prevent warping, a common issue affecting accuracy. The process involves milling a channel, installing a steel reinforcement rod secured with epoxy, and straightening the forend using leverage. Expert instruction from MidwayUSA demonstrates advanced gunsmithing techniques for improved rifle performance.

This guide details the process of sealing a rifle stock, a crucial step in finishing to prevent moisture absorption. Presented by Larry Potterfield, it covers preparation, application of the Miles Gilbert Stock Re-Finishing Kit Formula #5, and proper drying procedures. The technique emphasizes liberal application and multiple re-applications to ensure complete saturation of the wood grain.

This guide details the process of installing a recoil pad, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA. It covers measuring the desired length of pull, cutting and truing the stock, preparing and shaping the recoil pad using specialized fixtures, and finally, permanently attaching the pad to the rifle. The instruction emphasizes precision and the use of appropriate tools for a professional finish.

This guide, presented by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, details a method for removing deeply penetrated oil from vintage shotgun stocks, specifically demonstrated on a Remington Model 11. It involves disassembling the stock, applying a finish remover, and then using acetone for deep oil extraction, followed by a drying period. This technique is crucial for restoring the integrity and appearance of old wooden gunstocks.

This guide details the process of filling wood pores on a gun stock for a superior finish, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield from MidwayUSA. It emphasizes thorough preparation and the application of a specialized filler, requiring multiple applications and drying periods to achieve a smooth, enhanced wood grain ready for final finishing.

This video demonstrates the essential steps in preparing a wooden riflestock for finishing. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, details the process which includes sanding, sealing, and filling the wood pores. The specific model featured is a Winchester Model 67 riflestock, and the work is performed using the Miles Gilbert Advanced Stock Refinishing Kit.

This guide details the advanced gunsmithing technique of inletting a wooden buttstock for a Remington Rolling Block Rifle, as demonstrated by expert Larry Potterfield. It covers initial machining with a milling machine, precise channel cutting, and critical hand-fitting using chisels and inletting black to achieve a perfect fit between wood and metal components.

This guide details the process of glass bedding a bolt action rifle, a technique that enhances accuracy by creating a solid, stress-free interface between the action and the stock. Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA demonstrates how to prepare the stock, mix and apply the bedding compound, and cure the assembly for improved rifle performance. This method is crucial for shooters seeking to maximize their rifle's precision.