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Disk Sander Grit for Gun Recoil Pads?

by Reid Coffield • August 29, 2011 • 1 comment

Disk Sander Grit for a Recoil Pad

In fitting most recoil pads, Coffield generally uses a 60 to 80 grit abrasive pad on his disk sander. It's important not to keep using a pad once itís started wearing out and getting clogged.

Question: What grit do you use on your disk sander when grinding down a recoil pad?

Answer: I generally use a 60- or 80-grit sanding disk. What is almost as important to me is the condition of the sanding disk. If it is at all worn, Iíll replace it with a new, fresh disk. The new disk will cut cleaner and give me a much nicer finish on the recoil pad.

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  • Dave Rooney

    I wrap two layers of masking tape around the pad end of the butt stock. Grind the majority of the pad away. When you get down to the tape, go slow. If you do bump the tape, it will protect the finish on the stock. If you are going to refinish the wood you don't need to tape it up, because you will want to blend the stock and pad. With a little practice you can do a better job than the faxctory did.