s&w emblems

ronnie gore · Apr 13, 2010

i have instatlled several pair of emblems in ahrends grips for s&w revolvers, and i was just drilling a pilot hole and then using a 3/8 inch spade bit,but the emblems were a little tight and had to be tapped in risking cracking the grips. i still use the spade bit but i turn down the outside of the emblems just enough so they will seat with finger pressure.
i did mine in a metal lathe but the same could be done by chucking the emblem post in an electric drill and use a small file while the drill is turning.
just a dap of jb weld in the back secures the emblems.

kennyb · Apr 13, 2010

looks great!

ken158 · Apr 13, 2010

Looks better than some of the factory work.

Pete99004 · Apr 13, 2010

Very Nice!! Thanks for the input.

Ga Johnny · Apr 13, 2010

they say a 13/32" bit is the proper size....unable to find one locally, I've used a 10mm brad point bit that results in a nice snug fit.

Ronnie,
do ya'll have a woodcraft store down there between newnan and atl? or maybe near columbus? that's where I found the bit I use

649 Bodyguard · Apr 14, 2010

Nice looking work. Great job!

LouisianaJoe · Apr 14, 2010

Brad bits in 64th increments.

HSS Lipped Brad-Point Drills - Lee Valley Tools

If you want to use a spade bit get a 1/2" bit and sand it down on both sides to get the size that you need.
Better to customize the bit than to have to customize each emblem.

I did this on a belt sander to customize the bit to drill the hole that I put brass rivets in to attach knife handles. Go slow and make sure that there is an equal amount taken off both sides. Sand a little and then cool off in water then sand some more.

ronnie gore · Apr 14, 2010

EMBLEMS

THANKS I WILL TRY THAT.

H Richard · May 4, 2010

These were not Hogue's, but from Kelly's. Very similar to Hogue finger groove grips. I also shortened them. They are on a 24-3. They are RB to SB conversion. I did it on a 1" belt sander, finishing with a 550 grit belt.

LoadedRound · May 9, 2010

Guys.
I've found a 10mm forstner bit to be perfect for the job.
You can get it here:

Forstner Bits

For less than $10, it saves a lot of hassle.

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