Hand Gaurd Repairs

[frankderrico]

I've been repairing some handgaurds for a fellow member and thought I would share some of the work I have been doing. These are 2 of 13 that I am going to repaired for him.
These are common problems with handgaurds, broken and chipped barrel band lips.
This is how i do it. First clean and access what needs to be done. Then make a patch and glue and clamp overnight. Then get out the tools and start taking the patch down. It takes time and patience but the results are collector peices saved.



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More to come. Some unique and unusuall handgaurd and stock repair.....Frank

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[Tired Retired]

Frank, your skills with refurbishing these historic pieces never ceases to amaze me... I really need to take some lessons from you!

[Bubba-7]

I don't know, ten, twelve years ago I sent more than a dozen stock sets to Rick B. If I could figure how to post a picture here, I would show them hanging in his garage. What a sight. You all have seen the before pictures. Stocks on Blue Sky carbines, beat to help(sp) behind a tank with paint all over them.
He told me he had an apprentice he was trying to train. He took no interest in it. Rick was coming off some surgery and hurt to work on stock but he did it because his helper would not. From what I can see Frank’s work is right there with Rick’s.

[Bill Hollinger]

Rick borecky is the stock doctor of M1 Garands also. He has done some amazing stuff with next to nothing. I'm glad we have Frank and Charlie here too because they are pretty awesome in their own right. Take a look at what those fellas have done and it is just simply like art!

[INLAND44]

Very nice craftsmanship/artistry in wood. The guys/gals who worked on stocks at the old arsenals/depots did some nice work too, and there is quite a bit of info on stock repair in the manuals. Makes a good read for anyone interested in doing things the way they were prescribed when the carbine was in service. From what I can see of Frank's work, I'd say it was in accordance with the books. By that I mean while it is true that they never would have taken such pains on an easily replaceable hand guard, if they had, that's how they would have done it.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Frank,

You have way more patience then me. I would just look for a replacement. You are a magician with your wood working skills.

Jim

[frankderrico]

Thanks Jim,
The patience thing, sanding and fittting etc. and working on G.I. wood is also a therapy for me.
You know what I mean......Frank