Gunsmithing A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise It

[takdriver]

I often find that instead of using a gun stand, it's easier to just vise the barrel for cleaning or tweaking the action. Here's a pic of my bench. http://takdriver.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=44

 

[wadebrown]

Re: A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise

Using the vise makes cleaning great. Holding the barreled action by the barrel forward of the forearm is a great to secure the gun when bedding the action.

 

[Powder_Burns]

Re: A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise

Pipe vices are hot too, the jaws can be pivoted 360 degrees so you can...well you get the idea.

 

[x ring accuracy]

Re: A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise

That bench is way to clean and organized.

 

[takdriver]

Re: A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise

LOL People around here call me Rainman because I have to have everything organized. I know it's sick! My forum header picture is an actual shot of my bench and not set up for the pic. Here's what it looks like: http://takdriver.com/index.php

 

[Clark]

Re: A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: keydiverfla</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That bench is way to clean and organized. </div></div>

That was my reaction too.
Then I see he has started a forum.

I wish I had that kind of energy.
If I could get my bench cleaned off, I could go fishing.

 

[308Dude]

Re: A good way to clean and work on actions - Vise

That's awesome man. I can only wish my bench looked like that.

So it's cool to just clamp down on the barrel? How do you protect the finish?