Has anyone tried that, or will that weaken the tube? ??? ???
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.
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.
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
Can i ask why you want to do that. Don C has SS tubes with no lettering.
Mike 8)
My guess is so he won't have to read "This is not a toy" 500 times per tin of pellets. :)
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? ??? :)
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.
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?
Green Stuff
http://www.polymericsystems.com/epoxies-adhesives/epoxy-putty-tapes/kneadatite-blue-yellow.htm (http://www.polymericsystems.com/epoxies-adhesives/epoxy-putty-tapes/kneadatite-blue-yellow.htm)
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
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.
You could fill the stampings with JB Weld epoxy. Not as easy to sand as body filler but there is no shrinkage.
You can also melt solder into the lettering then sand it smooth.
Mike 8)
I like the solder idea Mike :-*
That's what the real old school body repair guys used back in the day.
Quote from: BDS on August 27, 2012, 02:59:55 PM
I like the solder idea Mike :-*
That's what the real old school body repair guys used back in the day.
Yes i have worked with that many years ago. Maybe thats why i can't spell good. ;D
Mike
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?
Walt, before I forget, you will need to sand down the sharp/high spots on the engraving before using any filler or solder. Otherwise, the edges of the engrave will still be there after you add and sand down the filler material :D
WOW, I woke up this morning and all my questions about this subject were miraculously answered.
Thanks everyone. You guys are great. :-* :-* :-*
The miraculous we do immediately, the easy stuff... takes weeks :D
Quote from: BDS on August 27, 2012, 04:53:59 PM
The miraculous we do immediately, the easy stuff... takes weeks :D
Too funny Brian..... :-* :) :) :) :) :)