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Handguard Repair
I have a two rivet handguard, and the retainer plate has separated from the two rivets. Any tips on how best to reattach it?
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12-07-2009 03:47 PM
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rivets
I repaired one once with a small steel rivet I got at the hardware store in the "Hillman?" drawers. I only had to replace one. I took the handguard in and matched it up. They had brass and steel.
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This is exactly why they changed to four rivets.
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Many times you can reinstall the metal clip by putting the clip over the rivit ends and holding a flat round punch on the head use a pointed punch and hammer on the inside to rebrad the rivit ends. use only a little inpact with the hammer because too much will crack the wood from the rivit to the end of the handguard. I have done this several times and only cracked the wood the first time. Four hands will make it go easier but it can be done with two.
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