KS 8: Bedding the Backrail

KS 8: Bedding the Backrail

Bedding the Backrail:

How to proceed when a backrail tests positive for a gap? So far, with no excessive friction or need for repairs, the action has stayed together. Maybe it received a screw tightening or superficial cleaning. But it's possible, only minutes into this job, that we could soon have samples taken and be on our way.

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KS 7: Testing the Backrail Fit

KS 7: Testing the Backrail Fit

Testing the Backrail Fit:

With action fully assembled, keybed clean, spring out, cheekblocks bedded, and glidebolts off keybed, reach through dampers, strings, and action parts with a long screwdriver (or other device), rest tip on backrail cloth, and tap. If there is a gap in the fit, a high-pitched tap should answer back. Try 2-3 places in each section.

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