Next was prepping the stem to create a button. You must do this step if you want to insure permanent adhesion. I also used 220 grit to rough the new button area to create a rough surface...
I then applied the vulcanite dust and glue mix to start creating a new button. Note: make sure you press firmly as you apply to push the mix into the small holding holes before building up the area...
Began using various files to start shaping and smoothing the button. Note: there were 2 very small indentations ( 1st pic) that I couldn't get out without risking breaching the airhole, so I decided to minimize them as much as possible while being safe and cautious...
After being fairly satisfied, I started the sanding process on the stem, and stripped the stummel down to natural briar (excluding the deep grooves of course).
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I also used 220 grit to rough the new button area to create a rough surface...
Note: make sure you press firmly as you apply to push the mix into the small holding holes before building up the area...
Note: there were 2 very small indentations ( 1st pic) that I couldn't get out without risking breaching the airhole, so I decided to minimize them as much as possible while being safe and cautious...
Damn you are good, Brother.
Tnx brother, that kind of you to say...