Tira
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I picked up a job to engrave on the ovals that are set into the stocks of 2 guns. Each has 3 initials that will go in the oval in a block letter style.
What would be the best way to hold the stock so as not to marr the finish? I bought pads from Brownells that are supposed to help hold gun stocks, but they do not seem very soft even though they say they will not wreck the finish. The pads I bought were the Super-Hold Vise Jaw Pads Item# 852-000-001. These pads are fixed onto a 5" square aluminum plate, which I have been told will have to be cut to fit into a vise. Will this work with my engraving vise (magna block) or will I need another fixed vise? How would I alter these pads to fit into the vise?
Ultimately I'm looking for any info about how to hold the stocks so I can get the work done without hurting the guns. Whether or not these pads will be helpful is only secondary to finding a system that will work.
Thanks
What would be the best way to hold the stock so as not to marr the finish? I bought pads from Brownells that are supposed to help hold gun stocks, but they do not seem very soft even though they say they will not wreck the finish. The pads I bought were the Super-Hold Vise Jaw Pads Item# 852-000-001. These pads are fixed onto a 5" square aluminum plate, which I have been told will have to be cut to fit into a vise. Will this work with my engraving vise (magna block) or will I need another fixed vise? How would I alter these pads to fit into the vise?
Ultimately I'm looking for any info about how to hold the stocks so I can get the work done without hurting the guns. Whether or not these pads will be helpful is only secondary to finding a system that will work.
Thanks