Smokersmith Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I've a rubber cheekpiece on my CG that is starting to wear. Rather than replace it, I'm looking to cover it with leather. Looking at the clip below, it seems a process I'm happy to have a go at myself, and have purchased some contact adhesive and leather off cuts to give it a go. Anyone else done this or have any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I`ve done one and it`s quite easy so long as you use thin leather, otherwise the creases are hard to get out on the heel and toe of the stock. Follow the Midway video and you won`t go far wrong. Well worth the effort. Got a photo somewhere of my Hellis BLNE ejector that I did. Will post later. Good luck. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 But SS is doing a cheekpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 (edited) Very similar dimensions TC .. Edited August 19, 2021 by Smokersmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I am just wondering how you might edge it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Carefully! Looking at how he did it in the video, I’ll probably do similar … it’ll be on the underside so should be out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 good luck, show some pictures of your work please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 👍 I’m fairly sure I can’t make it worse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 Just now, Smokersmith said: 👍 I’m fairly sure I can’t make it worse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 I have a rubber comb on mine that has a suede style finish. It has been sanded with a coarse abrasive. It's very comfortable to use and you don't slip around on it. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr.C said: I have a rubber comb on mine that has a suede style finish. It has been sanded with a coarse abrasive. It's very comfortable to use and you don't slip around on it. Just saying. Sorry, didn’t read your post properly to realise it was a cheek piece. Same principle though. Probably just as easy, if not easier. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 19 hours ago, Old Boggy said: I`ve done one and it`s quite easy so long as you use thin leather, otherwise the creases are hard to get out on the heel and toe of the stock. Follow the Midway video and you won`t go far wrong. Well worth the effort. Got a photo somewhere of my Hellis BLNE ejector that I did. Will post later. Good luck. OB Attached photo of the leather covered pad I did on my 16 bore Hellis BLNE. Not perfect but not too bad for a first attempt. Not too happy about the line of the toe not quite following the line of the stock, but that was down to me shaping the rubber recoil pad wrongly.For some reason other and better photos would not download due to file size despite having downloaded previously !! I now realise that the OP wished to cover a cheek piece, but the same principle applies. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 That’s a great job 👏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted August 20, 2021 Report Share Posted August 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Smokersmith said: That’s a great job 👏 Thank you. So if I can do it, I`m sure that you will be able to make a half decent and better job on your cheek piece. Good luck and as TC said, post some pictures up when you`ve done. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 My bit of leather arrived today .. a nice thin dark shade of brown so I’ve been in the garage! Decided to stretch it over the wooden cheek piece of exact dimensions to avoid distortion of the rubber during stretching. Jig manufactured and leather wetted and pinned. I’ve another piece if I mess this one up, but at the moment it’s looking ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 That looks very professional already. Good work and keep us updated. Why do you not use the wooden one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 I used to shoot a lot of trap, and on the odd occasion when I missed I traced it back to lifting my head. I bought the rubber one to take away any excuses from having my cheek welded to the stock, and over time I found it really comfortable. I also use it on the odd high bird shoot, and on a busy day with heavy loads it does help avoid the odd whack in the chops when the mount isn’t perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted August 24, 2021 Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 @Smokersmith do you find the rubber comb "quieter"? I recon I get less headaches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Not so as I'd notice really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Tonight’s progress… Leather roughly trimmed and glued to the rubber pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Last night I glued the base, and sealed with epoxy. A piece of grease proof paper was cut to size and the pad secured in its lowest position to let it cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Very nice, you'll have to start taking orders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob85 Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 Nicely done, we need to see a pic of it all assembled on the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) Fortunately the greaseproof paper trick worked and it peeled off a treat. Before and after below, although the state of the rubber in the before picture looks far batter that it actually was … Edited August 26, 2021 by Smokersmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 26, 2021 Report Share Posted August 26, 2021 23 minutes ago, Smokersmith said: Fortunately the greaseproof paper trick worked and it peeled off a treat. Before and after below, although the state of the rubber in the before picture looks fat batter that it actually was … Or FAR BETTER! Fat fingers perchance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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