Replacing grip stud

Radmd · December 01, 2004, 13:53

Yes I did a search

Mark made a reference to an old post but I could not find it. I have an Imbel that has been sitting in the closet. Just tried to get the grip off but threads were crossthreaded. Anyway I think I need to replace the stud. How can I do this? How much trouble is it? Has anyone tried to run a tap down on the threads to see if they would clean up?
AHA
Rad

elbo · December 01, 2004, 14:36

Try the tap, ¼-28 IIRC.
I don't think the stud is replacable.

Rooster · December 01, 2004, 17:12

Quote:

Originally posted by elbo
Try the tap, ¼-28 IIRC.
I don't think the stud is replacable.

Thats right 1/4-28.

elbo · December 01, 2004, 17:20

Quote:

Originally posted by elbo
Try the tap, ¼-28 IIRC.

Die damn it!

RetVet · December 02, 2004, 03:03

Worst case scenario if that stud has to come off, you could use a ground down T-nut as a replacement stud.

I bought a few Inch lowers that came with ground off studs. As an alternative to welding on a piece of tubing as a replacement stud, I took a T-nut (3/4 inch size IIRC) and ground off the barbs that would normally seat into the wood. T-nuts are used in wood working BTW. What you end up with is the threaded tube part with a small washer area remaining. Drop it into the hole in the lower with the tube portion extending out the bottom and you're good to go.

**Stoney** · December 02, 2004, 10:12

On an inch lower with the stud gone, I used a bolt and a plain washer and a lock washer. Works for me.

December 01, 2004, 13:53	#1
Radmd Registered FALaholic #: 12219 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 160	Replacing grip stud Yes I did a search Mark made a reference to an old post but I could not find it. I have an Imbel that has been sitting in the closet. Just tried to get the grip off but threads were crossthreaded. Anyway I think I need to replace the stud. How can I do this? How much trouble is it? Has anyone tried to run a tap down on the threads to see if they would clean up? AHA Rad

December 01, 2004, 14:36	#2
elbo Registered FALaholic #: 8362 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: va Posts: 2,803	Try the tap, ¼-28 IIRC. I don't think the stud is replacable. __________________ Keep your trust in God; Your government has failed you miserably. The Lord Gives Me Grace and the Devil Gives Me Style

December 02, 2004, 03:03	#5
RetVet Registered FALaholic #: 7197 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: WV Posts: 154	Worst case scenario if that stud has to come off, you could use a ground down T-nut as a replacement stud. I bought a few Inch lowers that came with ground off studs. As an alternative to welding on a piece of tubing as a replacement stud, I took a T-nut (3/4 inch size IIRC) and ground off the barbs that would normally seat into the wood. T-nuts are used in wood working BTW. What you end up with is the threaded tube part with a small washer area remaining. Drop it into the hole in the lower with the tube portion extending out the bottom and you're good to go. __________________ "And you probably thought I was a RETired VETerinarian. ;-)

December 02, 2004, 10:12	#6
Stoney Former 0311 Contributor Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 1205 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Brush Prairie, WA USA Posts: 3,331	On an inch lower with the stud gone, I used a bolt and a plain washer and a lock washer. Works for me. __________________ Stoney Bureaucracy,, taking the fun out of life one stupid rule at a time,,,, Old Viking saying: Never be more then two steps from your weapon Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you. Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading. - Thomas Jefferson

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