G10 Pillars - Yes. Good.
- Thread starter LVLAaron
- Start date
Nicely done!
LVLAaron
Gold $$ Contributor
Yes. Their website(s) kinda suck. The jaws are here: https://www.visecleats.com/index.html
Despite the carter administration website, I got the jaws fast and communication was good. They're very nicely made. For what it's worth I found a similar set of aluminum jaws the same size on ebay for like 40 bucks - would be just as good for stock work.
WSnyder
Silver $$ Contributor
Thanks! There we go, I was using the wrong website.
I made my own aluminum extended jaws for stocks but I've a need for some hardened with fixturing options and stops.
LVLAaron
Gold $$ Contributor
You'll like them a lot. I'm debating getting a second vice that's dedicated to them so I'm not swapping back and forth.
xr650rRider
Silver $$ Contributor
That looks like a Speedy fanboy.
Last edited:
Curious about your means/methods...
I normally pillar bed (pillars installed when bedding), but when I don't I relieve the stock as needed for the epoxy before setting the pillars; they sit proud of the wood so that they finish out flush with the epoxy after bedding.
I notice yours are flush prior to bedding, you relieve material after installing the pillars?
I normally pillar bed (pillars installed when bedding), but when I don't I relieve the stock as needed for the epoxy before setting the pillars; they sit proud of the wood so that they finish out flush with the epoxy after bedding.
I notice yours are flush prior to bedding, you relieve material after installing the pillars?
LVLAaron
Gold $$ Contributor
@xr650rRider - I wont say fanboy, but I'm always open to new tool recommendations that make life easier.
@tobnpr - I bury the pillars. On these ebay m40 stocks - I install the pillars, and relieve 50 thou with a box cutter to make room for the bedding.
@tobnpr - I bury the pillars. On these ebay m40 stocks - I install the pillars, and relieve 50 thou with a box cutter to make room for the bedding.
Pretend I'm an old guy who doesn't get out much and tell me what G10 is. WH
LVLAaron
Gold $$ Contributor
McMaster-Carr
McMaster-Carr is the complete source for your plant with over 595,000 products. 98% of products ordered ship from stock and deliver same or next day.
It's an epoxy/fiberglass material. A common use is knife scales.
Thank you. WH
AlNyhus
Silver $$ Contributor
While G10 makes good pillars, my experience is that the technical upsides of it are really not in play when doing pillar bedding. A huge downside to me is the need for a seperate front eschutcheon.
With aluminum, all options are open for how to address the front eschutcheon. Or lack of
...which is my preferred approach.
Just my 2 cents worth.....
With aluminum, all options are open for how to address the front eschutcheon. Or lack of
...which is my preferred approach.Just my 2 cents worth.....
AlNyhus
Silver $$ Contributor
With a separate eschutcheon, we basically have a two piece pillar. I've done some that way but not by choice.
Good looking stock work!
It would seem the primary benefit of the G-10, over a cast, fiberglass reinforced pillar, would be reduced compressibility, since it is already compressed. Regarding escutcheons and pillars: the pillar is essentially part of the stock. The escutcheon is a means to transfer compression forces to the stock. If the escutcheon is glued in place, it becomes part of the stock. Whether or not this alters the function in any way, I can't say. WH
Upgrades & Donations
This Forum's expenses are primarily paid by member contributions. You can upgrade your Forum membership in seconds. Gold and Silver members get unlimited FREE classifieds for one year. Gold members can upload custom avatars.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.
Click Upgrade Membership Button ABOVE to get Gold or Silver Status.
You can also donate any amount, large or small, with the button below. Include your Forum Name in the PayPal Notes field.
To DONATE by CHECK, or make a recurring donation, CLICK HERE to learn how.