Flat Water Bob Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 When you apply brass tacks for art on gun stocks, do you pre-drill holes and do you clip the stem so that it doesn't penetrate the wood so deeply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 When you apply brass tacks for art on gun stocks, do you pre-drill holes and do you clip the stem so that it doesn't penetrate the wood so deeply? YES. I use an awl (actually a steel/brass dart tip) to 'pre-punch' the holes in the stock through a paper template. Clipping the shank in half with a side-cutter creates a "chisel" point that holds better without having to dip the stem in glue. (fore-end tacks may have to be clipped shorter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Quigley SASS #32802 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 That's the way I did mine except I drilled the holes. Had a piece of tape on the drill bit to mark how deep I wanted to drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Ray Hality, SASS# 37355 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 If you don't, you will split the forestock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 One of mine I also did a '73 with antique silver finish tacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancy Shot, SASS #67163 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Bob --- I used created a pattern with a computer drawing program. Printed out the pattern an used spray adhesive to stick it to the stock. Drilled the holes with a fine drill (tape used a a depth guide) as Andrew suggested. Clipped the brass escutcheon nails as PaleWolf suggested. I am pleased with the result. Be sure to use solid brass nails. The plated nails will wear and leave you unhappy. http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g226/wildemuthstevenl/Cowboy%20Stuff/IMG_3243.jpg Chancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 clipping the point helps to prevent spliting the wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notso Slim, SASS #67301 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 A One of mine I also did a '73 with antique silver finish tacks. Did you sell this '66 a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 A Did you sell this '66 a few years back? I did! I just Can't remember who to !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notso Slim, SASS #67301 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I did! I just Can't remember who to !!! It was me. I bought another one with a 24" barrel for Long Range side matches and as a backup. I did the stock and forearm just like the other one so they match. (I get lots of comments about them). My brother says it's an arrow to show me which end goes toward the targets. HA HA HA P.S. Just to let you know yours has a good home and is used regularly. I have done a few things to it. (Pioneer super short stroke kit, Pioneer coil-spring conversion, alumimum carrier, Pioneer action springs,(replacing Slix-Springs) stainless tube spring and custom made brass mag tube cap. Slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horace Patootie, SASS #35798 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Excellent !!! I'm glad you have had good use of it. My '73 has a 30" barrel. That's like an artillery piece! Horace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Tull, SASS #66742 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Tacked Cigar Box Guitars Following some of these same suggestions from a few months back, I did the two designs on the CBG's that are pictured above. Still have not come up with a design for my Mares Leg, but I'm getting close. All the input I received when I made my inquiry was very helpful - thanks. Tull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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