How do you remove the Stamped-In writing off the 2240 Tube...????

Started by 0351_Vet, August 26, 2012, 02:44:27 AM

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0351_Vet

Has anyone tried that, or will that weaken the tube?  ???   ???
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BigErn

You can fill it in with a plastic filler like Bondo then smooth and paint I guess. Removing the lettering will probably weaken the tube but if you are using 12g. carts it might not be a problem.

Fronzdan

It's so deep you'd be left with a weak tube if you sanded it off.  Best bet would be to buy an aftermarket tube without the stamped legal crap.

1377x

it will weaken the tube
try what bigern said.i was just thinking about this before i logged on today
if you look inside the tube of a 1377 you can see the stamping on the inside wall
havent noticed on the 22xx guns
closed mouths dont get fed

Crosshairs

Can i ask why you want to do that. Don C has SS tubes with no lettering.
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My guess is so he won't have to read "This is not a toy" 500 times per tin of pellets.  :)
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0351_Vet

Quote from: Crosshairs on August 27, 2012, 03:08:16 AM
Can i ask why you want to do that. Don C has SS tubes with no lettering.
                                        Mike  8)

Yep, but DC'c tubes are like $65. Was just curious as I have seen several here that appeared to be smooth.
So whats the secert?  ??? :)
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Disco .22 / Leapers 3-12x44mm AO  Mil-Dot / Disco Sleeper Carbine
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BDS

No secret Walt, body filler or green stuff, sand and paint. The roll engraving is done in mass production and is about 1/2 the wall thickness or more. Grinding or sanding it out will leave a paper thin tube.

Only other option are the aftermarket tubes.
Brian

0351_Vet

Quote from: BDS on August 27, 2012, 03:54:18 AM
No secret Walt, body filler or green stuff, sand and paint. The roll engraving is done in mass production and is about 1/2 the wall thickness or more. Grinding or sanding it out will leave a paper thin tube.

Only other option are the aftermarket tubes.

Thanks Brian, I figured if it were going to be DuraCoated, why buy a new one...?
BTW, what's Green Stuff?
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Disco .22 / Leapers 3-12x44mm AO  Mil-Dot / Disco Sleeper Carbine
Katana .22 / CP 4-16x56mm AO Mil-Dot
2260 / CCS 2400KT / 2300KT / 1701 / 1377 / 1322 / EB22 / Benji 132 / Benji 422


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1377x

Quote from: 0351_Vet on August 27, 2012, 03:44:17 AM
Yep, but DC'c tubes are like $65. Was just curious as I have seen several here that appeared to be smooth.
So whats the secert?  ??? :)
probably saw some 2300's
i just bought a custom shop tube off one of the forums for a custom build,im trying to get started
closed mouths dont get fed

BDS

Quote from: 0351_Vet on August 27, 2012, 04:24:04 AM
Thanks Brian, I figured if it were going to be DuraCoated, why buy a new one...?
BTW, what's Green Stuff?

It's the generic name for the tube of finishing body filler that goes over the bondo as a the final step. It may be the better product since you would not be filling dents just .010 to .030 of stampings.
Brian

chongman

You could fill the stampings with JB Weld epoxy. Not as easy to sand as body filler but there is no shrinkage.
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Crosshairs

You can also melt solder into the lettering then sand it smooth.
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BDS

I like the solder idea Mike  :-*

That's what the real old school body repair guys used back in the day.
Brian