patch box

[Flint50]

Can a patch box be installed into a finished stock without damaging the finsh? If so please give details.

Thanks-Flint50

 

[Goldhunter]

Yes, I did it. But it takes extra care. :wink: I taped off the outline with masking tape (2 layers thick IIRC) and taped paper to cover the entire butt stock. There was a small area where the lid rubbed that I had to fix (side opening lid) but it wasn't too bad to add a little stain and finish. It turned out well, I think. It can be done, just be careful.

 

[Mike Brooks]

Can a patch box be installed into a finished stock without damaging the finsh? If so please give details.

Thanks-Flint50

I don't think I could do it, I'm pretty ham fisted when it comes to building guns.

 

[Zonie]

I think the roughest part of doing this is getting the contour of the new patchbox to match the stocks contour so that it is flush with the wood in all places.

At least when I'm installing one, it seems that some adjustment needs to be made to the wood to get an absolutely flush condition and because you don't want to damage the existing finish that removes one of the easier ways of doing this.

As was said, it will take a lot of extra care and caution.

 

[Goldhunter]

I'd agree, especially with a flat lid. Mine was a domed lid that I still had to put on the end of the vise and hammer/bend it a little to fit better.

I don't think I'd do it again without stripping the finish first and starting over.

 

[Zonie]

"I don't think I'd do it again without stripping the finish first and starting over. "
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That's what I've told several people who wanted me to install patchboxes or cap boxes on their Lymans and CVA's.
Once told this they seem to loose interest.