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Depends how much it's bent. I've bent a couple with through-bolts. Both had big enough holes that they did not have to be re-bored. It depends on how the grain of the wood goes through the wrist. If it comes out the top instead of running down through the wrist then I don't bend them. Please don't ask why. It was on my own gun - a couple of small rods and epoxy fixed it up again. Paul
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Don't know about the bolt - both my guns are through-bolt guns.
To add to what Vol423 says above - this is my first time having Mike do work and I have called him 3 times and he has answered the phone every time. I have a hard time believeing that anyone is having an issue with him.
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Jonty,
The method of hot bending is really just a matter of making the wood fibres pliable.If you actually bend the stock through bolt you will be generating tremendous forces and tensions which invariably will result in a cracked or split stock.
The through bolt hole will normally have enough latitude to allow a considerable amount of pistol grip deflection.
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Is the through-bolt backed off a turn before the bend and re-tightened after the bend? Or, is it just left fully tightened down and bent (or flexed?) along with the wood? Does the through-bolt tend to try to "un-bend" the stock after the bend?
Inquiring minds etc. . . .
--shinbone
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shinbone,
Definately not. Do not slacken off the through bolt, in fact ensure it is tight before you start the bend.Also bend more than required to allow for spring back when cold. If it doesn't spring back tomorrow when cold you can always reheat and bend to suit. I all boils down to experience and knowing your subject.
Watching a DVD or reading a book won't get it done.
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salopian - Thanks for the info! I don't have the space or fixtures to bend stocks right now, but I sure would like to give it a try someday.
--shinbone
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If you are desperate to bend a stock with a through bolt - Replace the bolt with a rod threaded on both ends - screw into receiver with Loctite if necessary, and use a washer and nut on the other end of the rod - bend the rod as required - it doesn't have to rotate!
Dumb, but learning...Prof Em, BSc(ME), CAE (FYI)
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