Fixated Firearms Hold Your
WORKHOLDING SOLUTIONS by Marianne Kelley
As you gain experience in firearms engraving, it quickly becomes apparent that gun parts come in many odd shapes! After disassembling a project, the next question becomes, “How the heck do I hold that piece securely so I can work on it?” We’ll explore some practical solutions to hold firearm parts. There are many commercially available and custom options, and this will give you some ideas on good ways to hold your work or spark a little creative problem-solving when you run across a difficult piece.
ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES Vise/Block
An appropriate-sized vise is necessary for holding your work. The vise should be heavy enough to hold your work and keep it stable. One of the most important things is to try and eliminate vibration.
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