Who can tap/drill wood grip for threaded inserts?

[iamthelazerviking]

I'd like to send a wood AR grip to someone with the proper tools and know-how to install two 10-32 threaded inserts so I can attach a stick, ASA etc. I don't have the right stuff, or time, or skills to ensure it would even be aligned properly.

Of course I pay for parts, shipping both ways, and your time.

[XEMON]

I am not volunteering anyone, but Walz put inserts in the tock and it hold amazingly well 👍

Might want to ask him ... He might even post for all of us to learn something 😋

[iamthelazerviking]

Not a bad idea

[netsurferdude2]

If Walz can't do it, I can. Do you know if the grips are hard wood or soft wood?

[iamthelazerviking]

I will have to see if there's even enough room around the access hole for mounting it once it arrives, they're pretty much hand made to order. Not 100% sure in the wood type.

[Pyrate Jim]

If I understand this, You want to mount machine screws into wood?
It can be done, there are several options. But why not just use wood screws that are already made for the purpose?
OK, the two main types are a large bladed bushing that screws into the wood (way too big for this application) or a narrower, knurled insert that is split and the screw itself drives the two halves apart to secure it by compression. (these are often used in plastics, like securing a sink under a corian counter)
A quick search can find you both options and more.
Of course, the denser the wood, the better. Lingam Vitae if you can get it, and stay away from softwood like pine.

[iamthelazerviking]

Hmm, wood screws could be an option. However, I wonder how long the holes would hold up if putting stock on and off several times. And I will need to find the most narrow inserts possible.

[dhaupin]

I would prob use wood screws too if it were me. At least 1.5 inch since it would be supporting tank stuff. Make sure you drill pilot holes first so you don't split it.

You can dooo it

Disassemble a pen and just get the ink tube + tip. Put an asa or stock where ya want it (the longer the better). Line it up. Use the slim pen to make marks as close to the center of each mounting hole as you can.

Find a drill bit that's slightly smaller dia than the OD of the threaded insert (or wood screws too). Put a piece of tape around the drill bit to mark your depth. For wood screws reduce depth slightly so screw tip bites. Drill them carefully and true, stop at your tape depth.

Now if it's not too small dia hole, the insert should snug in, or wood screw tap its own threads when you turn it. Don't force it, let it dig its own threads. If either are too tight ya risk cracking the handle.

Once it's in and you're satisfied, consider using epoxy in the holes to lock in the inserts. But don't use epoxy on wood screws

[iamthelazerviking]

Good insight here, thanks! If I do even get a stock to use, I may just try the pilot holes/wood screws route.

[dhaupin]

Right on! Oh, when you do the tape on the bit, leave a little wood for tip of screw to bite into. So shorten depth by like 1/8" +

[Spider!]

Funny, I just today found an experiment I did in some scrap wood. I put some release agent on a 10-32 stainless screw and bedded it in jb weld. The screw came out by hand, leaving some decent threads.

I'm pretty sure I was testing the release agent, but it's been so long that I don't remember what I used.