Butt pad question

[B. Dudley]

What are you planning on grinding it with?

[Tom]

Not sure haven't really gotten that far. Just thinking now I would say put my belt sander in the vice and scribe and grind it off the stock. By the time I get it I will come up with a good plan.

Thanks, Tom

[B. Dudley]

See how that works, but a belt sander may not have the R's to get a clean finish.

[Tom]

Thanks, I see your point. Might be a good time to pick up a disk sander. I'll do some homework on that.
Didn't think of the low rpm. I'm learning every day.

Thanks, Tom

[B. Dudley]

I have seen the finish that a low rpm belt sander can give and it is horrible. They do make belt sanders that have high enough rpm. But I don't know of any are hand held. Not like a hand held tool is ideal for the job anyway.

A 12" radius sander or one of those belt/radius sander combos are best.

[Bill Murphy]

Brian, have you thought of doing a recoil pad installation video? I'm sure it would bring you a bunch of business from those who would be scared to death to do it themselves, like me.

[B. Dudley]

I have thought of doing many things. One of which was a published Parker Disassembly Instruction book that covers all models and such. But I see that there are at least 2 others similar things out there for purchase. I have not picked any up yet to see if I can improve on them in any way.

Anyway... back to the videos. Midway USA has many great how-to videos on their YouTube chanel.
Check them out Tom. They may help you.

In fact, the Miles Gilbert fitting jig that Larry uses in his video is the same one that I use. It works well.
I have not used the hanging type that Brownells offers. But I have heard it works well. But I cannot figure for the life of me, by looking at it, how you would set proper angles with it. Maybe it is for those who do not care about such little details...


We are, unfourtunately, in the days when many do not care about proper workmanship in something as small as a recoil pad.
The hottest seller of mine at gun shows is from the little box that I put out at every show labeled "Used Recoil Pads: $3.00ea". I sell them like they are going out of style. All these beat up old White Line pads that I replace or pull off parts guns end up in that box. Then some guy comes by with his jack knife widdled piece of cardboard or rubber in the shape of his butt and says "that one is close enough" and gives me his $3.
And I digress...

[Dean Romig]

From the Home page go to Parker FAQ's and click on items 34 and 35 for disassembly.

[Tom]

Brian thanks for the advice.
I have seen the midway u tube and like that adapter he uses to get angles right. I saw it a while ago so I will review it again.
I will probably buy the proper sander, I have seen those combo types disk and belt I doubt they are very expensive. I know it's cheaper to just pay someone but I enjoy doing my own work. I take great pride in my work it's not always the best but it's never shoddy.

Next time I see a few old 3 dollar pads at a show I'll pick up a few, they would make great practice material.

Thanks, Tom

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

The CSMC "Period Correct" Pad is very flexible and requires no heating at all to conform to a curved butt. I have fitted up some of thes pads to some extreme curves. Below is a photo of one that was on a Parker that was originally fitted with a pad and that curve is original. The CSMC pad bent with no trouble. but it had a little of a hard time staying down in the very middle. For this one, the pad had to be glued in the very middle.
Also pictured below is a Fox CE with this pad fitted to a curved butt.
And also another parker with a Sput added to the pad in order to be able to properly replace a Dogs Head Buttplate with no modification to the wood in any way.

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However, a normal Parker curved butt is no problem for these CSMC pads.

Grinding them for a proper clean fit is another story and is best done by someone who knows what they are doing if you have not done one before.

That first picture looks very familiar Brian. You did a great job matching that extreme radius on the butt. Thanks.