Recoil pad - Fitting / Grinding - do's and don't

rsako

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Back to my project Parker Hale. (yeah the one with the funny but cool grooves)

The recoil pad has a few 'grind' marks in a couple spots...see pic.

I can't remove the pad/spacer or screws because it think it was glued with some superman glue or something!

Anyone have any hand tool/dremel bit suggestions to remove the blemishes?

I'm afraid to test a grit or a bit until i hear back from those that have reshaped a few like this. I want to round the edges as well...more like a Safari rifle butt pad should be.

Any advice is appreciated.

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That looks like character. Something all rifles have one way or another. I thought you were making a new pad, not attempting to remove a very un-noticable trait in the recoil pad. Some old recoil pads get more porous, the further you grind into them.
If you must, then my recommendation is protect the nice finish on the wood and use a wooden block with different grits on it till you get the shape you want. I find belt sander belt cut and stapled to a wooden block to work best. I normally cut a template out of a 2X4 and form the recoil pad on it so there is no chance of dinging the finish on the stock. Slow and steady is the key.
 
As far as i know all above are good ideas. It can be difficult to take out blemishes, easiest done when doing a complete refinish.Also don`t go crosswise to the stock like as in your pic, keep all stokes in line with the stock.
 
Avoid power tools! Make a wooden sanding block about a 1" cube for maximum control. Start with a strip of 400 grit wet/dry emery paper lubricated liberally with lemon oil (furniture polish) or even canola oil. Work around the pad carefully to avoid the wood and base plate until the surface of the rubber is as smooth as you want it. You might even want to finish with 600 grit. Then wipe clean with a paper towel or rag and ArmourAll, WD-40 or even varsol - Presto!
 
On this particular pad, leave it alone, it's already slightly over-ground. Any additional work will make it look worse.

The pad looks like the stock finish may be carried onto the pad. If this is the case, that will be why the pad seems glued.

If you decide to tinker with the pad, the entire pad surface will need to be done in order to make it look good.
 
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