I thought I would post pics of the last pad I covered,........ having a tough time sleeping and don't feel like being out in the shop working,looks like the computer might be the answer tonight!.....So here is a condensed version of the job.
Once the pad has been properly fitted, we carefuly carve out the back of the butt stock, this makes for a very tight and clean fit between the leather and the wood
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By now the pad has been "dressed", the leather trimmed,dyed and glued on
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Wax is applied to the wood and Epoxy to the back of the pad
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Then carefuly put the pad back on, screw it in place and in 10 minutes we peel it off again!.....perfectly fitted and removable,will never shift... great for those through bolt guns!
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Then we add a decorative touch!
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Treat the leather and deal with the plugs
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And two days later we are all done!
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Boy....posting this took almost as long as it took to do the pad!...now I remember why I rather be out in the shop
All best,
CJ