wiggytelsta
Member
What procedure do guys use to remove a glued in action? I don't want to damage the stock. It's glued with JB Marine Weld.
Ungluing a Glue-in
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mwezell
Mike Ezell
Most of us use a clothes iron on top of the action. The new irons work, IME, but don't get as hot as the older ones. Faster is better IMHO. You might try ebay or a yard sale shop for an older iron.
mwezell
Mike Ezell
...and you've done this? I only ask because I've tried and it did not work for me..but you've. If you say it worked, that's good enough for me but it did not for me. I only tried once and I don't know or remember the adhesive used on it..so can't say it won't work on some, just that it didn't budge this one and heat did work and has never failed.
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wiggytelsta
Member
Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll try the iron method first. It won't be until the fall
Butch Lambert
Active member
Put a soft wedge between the barrel and stock for a little pressure.
Absolutely, Butch.
I use wooden shim wedges used for setting door jambs, etc. cut lengthwise. Tap them in the front between the barrel and the barrel channel when the iron is working and give them an occasional tap to keep some upward pressure on the barrel. -Al
wiggytelsta
Member
Do you think the epoxy will release before the paint is damaged?
FBecigneul
Member
I’ve used the hot iron a couple times, as well. And it worked both times. I will say it’s a bit scary when all of a sudden it releases. I had no paint damage.
Tim Oltersdorf
Active member
If your stock is painted you might want to carefully run a razor blade between the paint and the action. This might prevent the action from ripping bits of paint off when it comes off. I have used the iron method and it works great. It is more difficult to get the iron to stay on a round action than a flat topped action such as a Panda.
Steelhead1
G Vanlier
Go to a thrift store and look for an old iron, the newer ones have an auto shut off after it’s not moved for a few minutes. I have used both methods and both work well.
david12601
New member
Exactly what I did purchased an old iron from local thrift shop and like Al mentioned used some wedges take your time .......patience will be your friend on this one
Tim Oltersdorf
Active member
Thanks Al. Unfortunately I plan on getting my gender change surgery so I can be a women among men just like my gender change hero Speedy.Great tip on cutting the paint, Dr. Tim. You are a man among men!
Dr. Tim, I've noticed on the 4473 forms for firearms transfers they now list Male, Female and Binary in the Gender section.Thanks Al. Unfortunately I plan on getting my gender change surgery so I can be a women among men just like my gender change hero Speedy.
I filled a 4473 out today and when I got to that section I stopped, looked confused and scratched my head for a bit. The guy behind the counter said: "Now that made my day!" Everyone at the counter got a good laugh out of it. I'm going to remember that line the next time I'm in a bar...should be worth a round or two of adult beverages!