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How To -- Limbsaver AirTech Precision-fit Recoil Pad for the KSG - Part 2
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Part 1 can be seen at: https://www.thektog.org/threads/how...l-pad-for-the-ksg-part-1.273386/#post-2479904
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS – Final Assembly
To join the now modified AirTech recoil pad to the adapter plate, I mounted the adapter plate into the butt stock. I then distributed some super glue to key places on the adapter plate and then placed the recoil pad against the adapter plate. (See the image.) The super glue allows you a few seconds to get everything aligned for fit to the butt stock.
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After a short time, the super glue is set, and the entire assembly can be removed from the butt stock.
To make sure the recoil pad will not separate from the adapter plate, I added a few aluminum 1/8” pop rivets to secure everything. The pop rivets turned out to work quite well.
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The two rivets that are side-by-side are ½ inch grip length, whereas the others are 3/8” grip range. I chose the grip range based on how the drill felt as it went through the base material of the recoil pad. The finished KSG ready AirTech Recoil pad is shown below:
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Here are close-ups of the top and bottom ends of the recoil pad installation showing the final fit:
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And, of course, the final installation looks like this at a short standoff distance:
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A comparison of the AirTech, the extended, and the standard recoil pads is shown below:
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FINAL THOUGHTS
The need for the “window” to accommodate the “Lifter” mechanism was the most challenging part of the project. That was an iteration of cut and fit tries using manila file card stock. Once that was complete, the knowledge was transferred to ABS sheet material. It seems that a person having skills creating things with a 3D printer could easily create the adapter plate in one piece. Fitting the Limbsaver AirTech Precision-fit Recoil Pad to such an adapter plate would be well within the skills of many KSG owners.
TEMPLATES ATTACHED
To make it easy for the Do-it-yourselfers out there to duplicate the construction of an adapter plate, I have photocopied three templates to a PDF file and attached it to the Part 1 post. [Be sure to set the PDF to print at "Actual Size"] There is a template for the recoil pad modification (window location), the baseplate, and the filler plate. You probably won’t need the filler plate template, but it is there anyway. You could cut out the paper templates and attach them to your ABS plastic sheet material with removable double sided tape. [can be found at any office supply place and places like Walmart.]
I discovered in the final fit-up that the window needed to be extended toward the bottom end of the recoil pad by about a 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch. With a Dremel Tool, this is not a great challenge.
For the nominal cost of the ABS plastic sheets, you can construct your own adapter plate and have a nice recoil pad installation. If you don’t have a Dremel Tool, this is a great excuse to get one. They are incredibly useful!
For convenience, I also attached a PDF of Parts 1 and 2 to the Part 1 post.
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS – Final Assembly
To join the now modified AirTech recoil pad to the adapter plate, I mounted the adapter plate into the butt stock. I then distributed some super glue to key places on the adapter plate and then placed the recoil pad against the adapter plate. (See the image.) The super glue allows you a few seconds to get everything aligned for fit to the butt stock.
After a short time, the super glue is set, and the entire assembly can be removed from the butt stock.
To make sure the recoil pad will not separate from the adapter plate, I added a few aluminum 1/8” pop rivets to secure everything. The pop rivets turned out to work quite well.
The two rivets that are side-by-side are ½ inch grip length, whereas the others are 3/8” grip range. I chose the grip range based on how the drill felt as it went through the base material of the recoil pad. The finished KSG ready AirTech Recoil pad is shown below:
Here are close-ups of the top and bottom ends of the recoil pad installation showing the final fit:
And, of course, the final installation looks like this at a short standoff distance:
A comparison of the AirTech, the extended, and the standard recoil pads is shown below:
FINAL THOUGHTS
The need for the “window” to accommodate the “Lifter” mechanism was the most challenging part of the project. That was an iteration of cut and fit tries using manila file card stock. Once that was complete, the knowledge was transferred to ABS sheet material. It seems that a person having skills creating things with a 3D printer could easily create the adapter plate in one piece. Fitting the Limbsaver AirTech Precision-fit Recoil Pad to such an adapter plate would be well within the skills of many KSG owners.
TEMPLATES ATTACHED
To make it easy for the Do-it-yourselfers out there to duplicate the construction of an adapter plate, I have photocopied three templates to a PDF file and attached it to the Part 1 post. [Be sure to set the PDF to print at "Actual Size"] There is a template for the recoil pad modification (window location), the baseplate, and the filler plate. You probably won’t need the filler plate template, but it is there anyway. You could cut out the paper templates and attach them to your ABS plastic sheet material with removable double sided tape. [can be found at any office supply place and places like Walmart.]
I discovered in the final fit-up that the window needed to be extended toward the bottom end of the recoil pad by about a 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch. With a Dremel Tool, this is not a great challenge.
For the nominal cost of the ABS plastic sheets, you can construct your own adapter plate and have a nice recoil pad installation. If you don’t have a Dremel Tool, this is a great excuse to get one. They are incredibly useful!
For convenience, I also attached a PDF of Parts 1 and 2 to the Part 1 post.
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I can’t wait to try mine out at the range this week!! Thanks for doing the hard part and figuring this out, LenC
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Subtracting the TWO times I had to take my dremel apart to repair it I’d say it probably took me about 4 hours or so. Now that I’m familiar with how it all work I’d probably be able to bang one out in maybe 3 hours. I used the same pad you used. I bought everything using the links and info you provided, printed out your instructions and template, and went to work! I guess the only thing I did a little different was that I didnt use super glue to hold everything together and then rivet for final assembly. I used the PVC cement, just being careful not to get it on the weapon itself and then used a few plastic rivets to help secure it a bit more.
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I used the Model 10802 as it seemed to be a close fit, but several others might be workable. Models 10801, 10806, 10808, 10814 are within a few 32nds of an inch in either length or width of the Model 10802.
That being said, the general approach that I used could probably be used with the 10810 that you are asking about, but the 10810 dimensions are significantly larger in both directions than the other models that I have mentioned. Here are templates for both the 10802 and the 10810 (from the Limbsaver website)
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10810
So, using the 10810 you are going to have more noticeable overhang of the Limbsaver pad. Also, the adapter piece will be a discard, as you will not use it. Remember, you are going to have to remove some material from the pad's base plate to accommodate the lifter.
If you already have the 10810 go ahead and try it.
Thanks. I couldnt find these to actually compare dimensions. My thought was more around the adapter than anything. I guess I will just have to give it a try.I used the Model 10802 as it seemed to be a close fit, but several others might be workable. Models 10801, 10806, 10808, 10814 are within a few 32nds of an inch in either length or width of the Model 10802.
That being said, the general approach that I used could probably be used with the 10810 that you are asking about, but the 10810 dimensions are significantly larger in both directions than the other models that I have mentioned. Here are templates for both the 10802 and the 10810 (from the Limbsaver website)
10802
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10810
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Anyone try this?
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