Post by spacj on Nov 29, 2013 10:59:32 GMT -5
Hi,to all all 24 enthusiasts!
Since I was a kid in Montana in the '60's, I have wanted a Savage 24. Recently, I came across one I could afford - just in time to pass it on to my grandkids. It needed work on the stock, for it had a number of splits and cracks near the receiver, in addition to, being sawed off and shortened at the butt stock for use by a child or small-framed woman, I presume. It has nice wood and checkering, so I want to save the wood.
I had to resort to applying a generous dose of Brownell's Acragel to bind the stock both inside and outside the stock where it meets the receiver/trigger mechanism. I did one application (after applying release agent), took the stock off, and my results were positive. Stupidly, I felt compelled to make the job perfect, and repeated the process. @$$#*#*&# This time, the Acragel stuck - big time - to the screw/bolt that tightens the stock to the receiver.
No matter how much force I apply to the screw, I can't break it free. I'm afraid I'm going to have to saw the stock off:(last resort) OR try to use heat to soften the Acragel.
Now, my questions: Does anyone know if, by applying heat to the case hardened receiver with a propane torch in order to soften the Acragel and, thus, potentially allowing me to unscrew the stock bolt/screw, will it:
1) Damage the strength and integrity of the case hardened metal on the receiver and/or mechanical parts? and
2) Mar or change the color of the case hardened receiver?=
I'm thinking I'll have to get the receiver fairly hot in order to permit heat conductivity to reach the threaded screws.
I'd really like to save the stock since it is made of nice looking walnut and checkering to match the forearm?
Hope somebody understands metallurgy enough to answer this question....
I thought about putting the thing in the oven at approximately 250 degrees, but I think it would crack the wood.....
?? Anybody know about this??
Thanks for reading my post.
spacj
Since I was a kid in Montana in the '60's, I have wanted a Savage 24. Recently, I came across one I could afford - just in time to pass it on to my grandkids. It needed work on the stock, for it had a number of splits and cracks near the receiver, in addition to, being sawed off and shortened at the butt stock for use by a child or small-framed woman, I presume. It has nice wood and checkering, so I want to save the wood.
I had to resort to applying a generous dose of Brownell's Acragel to bind the stock both inside and outside the stock where it meets the receiver/trigger mechanism. I did one application (after applying release agent), took the stock off, and my results were positive. Stupidly, I felt compelled to make the job perfect, and repeated the process. @$$#*#*&# This time, the Acragel stuck - big time - to the screw/bolt that tightens the stock to the receiver.
No matter how much force I apply to the screw, I can't break it free. I'm afraid I'm going to have to saw the stock off:(last resort) OR try to use heat to soften the Acragel.
Now, my questions: Does anyone know if, by applying heat to the case hardened receiver with a propane torch in order to soften the Acragel and, thus, potentially allowing me to unscrew the stock bolt/screw, will it:
1) Damage the strength and integrity of the case hardened metal on the receiver and/or mechanical parts? and
2) Mar or change the color of the case hardened receiver?=
I'm thinking I'll have to get the receiver fairly hot in order to permit heat conductivity to reach the threaded screws.
I'd really like to save the stock since it is made of nice looking walnut and checkering to match the forearm?
Hope somebody understands metallurgy enough to answer this question....
I thought about putting the thing in the oven at approximately 250 degrees, but I think it would crack the wood.....
?? Anybody know about this??Thanks for reading my post.
spacj
