I'll sell you mineOn previous occasions, I haven't had any luck finding a local 'smith to do any stock work.
Next time I need a pad ground, I will just buy a jig and give it a go myself.
Actually, I already have one on the way. It's the same jig used by gracoil and is very similar to the one Larry Potterfield from Midway uses in his videos.I'll sell you mine
Probably the best choice.. having been there I would suggest rough cutting some 3/4” plywood and pretending it’s an unfitted pad. Do the scribe, chalk, etc. go to the sander with it in the jig and begin your practice. After a 4x8 sheet you will be ready for grinding rubber. Ask me how I know.. lolActually, I already have one on the way. It's the same jig used by gracoil and is very similar to the one Larry Potterfield from Midway uses in his videos.
May give it a try in the next week or so. I need to get a new pad on my old Model 12
Grinding rubber can't be that bad if you're smooth, gentle and use a medium grit sandpaper. I've machines enough delicate materials to feel like I'm comfortable with giving it a goProbably the best choice.. having been there I would suggest rough cutting some 3/4” plywood and pretending it’s an unfitted pad. Do the scribe, chalk, etc. go to the sander with it in the jig and begin your practice. After a 4x8 sheet you will be ready for grinding rubber. Ask me how I know.. lol
Pretty good job. Getting/keeping the angles of the butt pad in line with the stock lines are probably the hardest thing to do free hand.
I agree with you. The thing that needs a few dry runs for the beginner is setting the angles to follow the couture of the stock. Some of the time the comb is 90 degrees but thee toe can be all over the board. I suppose it more about setting up the jig for both angles. The plywood or whatever material you use for your dry run will give some idea of what the finished pad is going to look like.Grinding rubber can't be that bad if you're smooth, gentle and use a medium grit sandpaper. I've machines enough delicate materials to feel like I'm comfortable with giving it a go
Dry run? Naw, I'll just jump in and see what happens lol.I agree with you. The thing that needs a few dry runs for the beginner is setting the angles to follow the couture of the stock. Some of the time the comb is 90 degrees but thee toe can be all over the board. I suppose it more about setting up the jig for both angles. The plywood or whatever material you use for your dry run will give some idea of what the finished pad is going to look like.