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Title: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 01, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2542.jpg)

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 01, 2011, 08:41:00 PM

Lowered and radiused the shelf . Cold forged random pattern on piece of mild steel to replace the sight plate. JB weld filled the holes.Pondered about the color , settled on hammered finish "gun metal" . more pics this weekend after the "lipstick and rouge"

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: 2treks on July 01, 2011, 09:44:00 PM

Nice little weekend project for you,looking good so far. I am gonna prep my new barn site. prolly git poison ivy AGAIN!
how the bear hunt go?

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 01, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

Super Chuck, check out the Bear quest 5 thread on pow wow, awesome pics.

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 03, 2011, 11:11:00 AM

(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2554.jpg)

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 03, 2011, 11:12:00 AM

(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2554.jpg)

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 03, 2011, 11:13:00 AM

(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2553.jpg)

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 03, 2011, 11:16:00 AM

(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2548.jpg)

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: d. ward on July 03, 2011, 01:18:00 PM

you are a man of many hidden talents my friend bd

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 03, 2011, 02:53:00 PM

Thanks bd, not my best , but I learned from my experiments. Have new ideas for the sight plate but need another A Mag....

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: cacciatore on July 03, 2011, 03:34:00 PM

Hey Chad if you need more practice can I send you mine?LOL.

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 03, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

Sure Felix, I enjoy refinishing them. PM me if you're serious...the sight plate idea is a forged "wizard face"..

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: cacciatore on July 03, 2011, 03:48:00 PM

If then I can exchange  a pleasure,I am always serious buddy,you have a PM.

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: Pierre Lucas on July 03, 2011, 06:00:00 PM

Chad,

Your really doin a great job there.  Looks great.

Be careful Felix, when Chad calls in a favor it's never an easy one.

God Bless,  Pierre

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: Orion on July 07, 2011, 04:32:00 PM

Very nice job. I like the color.  Inquisitive.  Why did you do away with the adjustable metal side plate?

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on July 07, 2011, 05:07:00 PM

WOW, I like the shelf idea!! VERY COOL.

Wanna sell it?  HAHA.

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 07, 2011, 07:06:00 PM

Orion, I did away with the plate because it was easier to fit the forged replacement sight plate without it . I guess I could have ground down the sight plate at the bottom and still fit the the plate but figured leaving it closer to center shot is what I prefer anyways. That's why I "need" 3 or 4 more to play with ....

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: Warberg on July 07, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

:thumbsup:  thats a tough lookin style. Cant wait to see more Sir..

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: 2treks on July 08, 2011, 07:02:00 AM

Thats cool Chad, Now I want one of those to play with also. Thanks!

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 08, 2011, 09:21:00 AM

Thanks guys, I need to get in the forge and play with the "wizard face" sight plates...maybe next week. Those Mags are just plain workhorses..

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: Larry m on July 08, 2011, 12:19:00 PM

Your forged sight plate replacement and JB Weld fill in is a great idea!!! Opens up some good options. Thanks!! Very Nice Work......

Title: Re: Another A Mag refinish(more pics last page)
Post by: kuch on July 16, 2011, 04:29:00 PM

Here's  a "prototype wizard face" idea (http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSCF2588.jpg)