Author Topic: Thoughts on Reinforcing a Wrist on a rifle  (Read 1548 times)

Offline Habu

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Re: Thoughts on Reinforcing a Wrist on a rifle
« Reply #25 on: August 28, 2025, 02:54:27 AM »
I cut the slot with a mortising chisel, but yeah, a milling machine would be cool to have for lots of things--like never again using a file to taper or swamp barrels!

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Re: Thoughts on Reinforcing a Wrist on a rifle
« Reply #26 on: August 29, 2025, 06:10:24 AM »
Keith,

I did something similar to what Davec2 posted on a restoration, except I cut the mortise by hand. Basically all the way from the trigger plate to tang.  Very strong!!





























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Re: Thoughts on Reinforcing a Wrist on a rifle
« Reply #27 on: August 31, 2025, 01:36:46 AM »
Great job on it too.
Keith Lisle