This video demonstrates the process of installing an ebony forend tip on a rifle stock. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through rough shaping, permanent attachment, and final finishing of the ebony tip. This gunsmithing tutorial focuses on a straightforward stock modification that can be performed by enthusiasts. The ebony wood used was sourced from a previous safari, adding a personal touch to the custom rifle project.
This video provides a detailed gunsmithing guide on how to fit a steel forend tip to a rolling block rifle. Larry Potterfield, founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates the traditional installation process for this specific firearm modification. The content is aimed at individuals interested in maintaining or customizing older rifle models.
This GunTec presentation features Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, demonstrating how to reshape and round an ebony forend tip. The process involves using scribed lines as guides and a rasp to file the ebony down to the desired shape. Additional lines are scribed to further refine the form, and a template is used to ensure a perfectly round finish. This technique is essential for achieving a more aesthetically pleasing appearance on firearm forends.
This video showcases a detailed process of inletting an ebony forend tip onto a rifle stock, specifically for 'The Model 67 Project'. Larry Potterfield, CEO of MidwayUSA, demonstrates using hand tools, starting with trimming excess material with a wood saw. He then marks and cuts the barrel channel using a round bastard file and a chisel or inletting tool. The process concludes with the application of inletting gold to identify and scrape away contact points between the barrel and the forend tip.
This video demonstrates a detailed gunsmithing process for enhancing a rifle stock by installing an ebony forend tip. Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through the steps, starting with modifying the stock's forend and preparing an ebony block. The process includes precise cutting, truing with a belt sander, center punching, drilling, and securely attaching the ebony block using wood glue and a dowel rod, followed by pipe clamping. The ultimate goal is to shape and inlet the tip for a refined aesthetic. This instructional content is valuable for rifle owners looking to customize and improve the appearance of their firearms.
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