Videos tagged with Stock Refinishing

This video highlights the benefits of the American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) professional gunsmithing courses. The speaker, operating from a gun shop, demonstrates various AGI course materials, emphasizing their self-paced nature and comprehensive curriculum. It's an excellent resource for aspiring gunsmiths looking to enhance their skills through structured, accessible training.

This video details the process of customizing a Ruger 10/22 rifle stock through laser engraving and painting. The instructor, with prior custom furniture building experience, demonstrates preparing the stock, executing laser engraving, and filling the design with paint. The project is part of a fundraiser for 'Pets and Vets', with viewers voting on the final color scheme. The process involves careful preparation and execution to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing custom finish.

This guide details the comprehensive restoration of a heavily rusted Sussex Armoury Over-and-Under shotgun, purchased for a minimal cost. Expert instruction covers disassembly, rust removal using power tools, action polishing, stock repair, and field testing. The process highlights detailed gunsmithing techniques for bringing a neglected firearm back to functional and aesthetic condition.

This video details a comprehensive restoration of an Italian 12-gauge over-and-under shotgun purchased for a mere £1.30. The process, guided by Jonny Carter, involves extensive cleaning, stock refurbishment, fitting a new recoil pad, and restoring the rusted action. The restored shotgun is then tested at a clay pigeon range to evaluate its performance and potential market value increase.

This episode humorously defines a 'gun plumber' as someone who attempts firearm repairs without proper tools or knowledge, often making things worse. The speaker shares a personal anecdote of modifying a Daisy BB gun stock with basic tools and materials, highlighting common pitfalls and the mindset of a novice gun tinkerer. It also lists essential 'tools' for aspiring gun plumbers, emphasizing improvisation over expertise.

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 video details the process of repairing a chipped wooden stock on a Fabarm Elos over/under shotgun, which experienced failure after approximately 35,000 rounds. The instructor emphasizes structural repair over cosmetic fixes, demonstrating how to inlet a new piece of wood, shape it to match the original contour, and ensure proper recoil transfer points. The process involves careful shaping with various tools and attention to detail to achieve a durable and aesthetically pleasing repair.

This guide details a professional stock sanding and finishing technique demonstrated by expert gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers essential steps from butt pad alignment and grit progression to avoiding common mistakes like edge rollover and dips near checkering. Novak also shares his method for preparing and using a scraper tool for efficient material removal, emphasizing the importance of proper technique for a flawless finish.

This video explores custom gunstocks from Portuguese maker Manuel Ricardo, focusing on their application to Miroku Mark 38 Trap shotguns. It highlights the benefits of custom fitting for clay shooting, including adjustable combs and specialized grips like the 'glove grip'. The discussion also touches on the value proposition of custom stocks as a long-term investment and compares them to off-the-shelf options, emphasizing the importance of a perfect fit for performance.

This video details the process of Cerakoting a Ruger 10/22 buttstock with a Robin's Egg Blue finish. It covers light sandblasting techniques for surface preparation, the application of Cerakote, and the subsequent reassembly of the firearm with the newly coated stock. The presenter also emphasizes thorough cleaning and inspection post-modification.

This guide details the process of modifying a Hatfield 12-gauge shotgun, transforming its stock into a bird's head grip and refinishing the wood. It covers shaping techniques, custom plug fabrication, and the application of Birchwood Casey Tru-Oil for a high-quality finish. The guide also includes instructions for reattaching a bead sight and emphasizes legal compliance regarding firearm modifications. Instruction is provided by an expert demonstrating practical gunsmithing skills and knowledge of NFA regulations.

This episode of Gun Talk After Show covers firearm lubrication, stock refinishing, and the importance of political involvement for gun owners. Experts discuss various gun oils and greases, recommending Slip 2000 and Corrosion X, while noting that most quality products perform well. For stock refinishing, True Oil is suggested for wood stocks, emphasizing the preservation of character over value for inherited firearms. The discussion also highlights the ongoing political battles for Second Amendment rights, stressing the need for NRA membership and active participation in advocacy.