Gunsmithing Hockey style:

[Badger Arms]

Just thought I'd praise the wonderful sport of hockey for its contributions to the gunsmithing trade. Two products I like to use as I mentioned in a recent thread:

Hockey Puck: It's hard rubber. Use it to back-up parts you have to pound on. Use the side of it as a makeshift mallet. Drill holes in it for driving roll pins, staked pins, etc. Acts as a backup when installing and removing dovetailed sights.

Hockey Tape: Many use electrical tape. That's fine, but electrical tape leaves residue and breaks down rapidly when exposed to solvents. There are many uses for hockey tape. You can coat parts that you intend to handle a great deal to prevent handling wear. You can isolate the area you are working on to prevent damage. You can hold parts in place temporarily. You can use it on scope rings to prevent damage to scopes. You can use it on shotgun barrels and magazine extentions to prevent marring. You can place it between side-saddle shell carriers so that they don't mark-up the receiver. You can also wrap it around grips and stocks for a down-and-dirty quick grip enhancement.

Any other uses or cheap tricks?

 

[Sam]

Like to play hocky but haven't used a puck for anything else.

I thing I do like is Super Glue:
I find it really handy for holding metal stuff in place temporarily, like when drilling holes for a sight. The clamps never hold everything just right, or if they do, they are in the way. I get it lined up, clamp it, then put a drop of super glue down the screw hole. Let it set and the clamp comes off for easy marking. Remove with a sharp rap of a screwdriver handle.
Great for any drill marking job.

 

[Kestrel]

What is hockey tape made of? Is it fabric, like tennis racket handle tape? If so, that would hold moisture.

I agree on the electrical tape. Breaks down. I'm looking for something to back a Side Saddle with.

 

[entropy]

Hockey pucks: The Red Green Mini workbench. They also can be used with a large bolt as an inexpensive lift kit. 2 pucks=@3 in. The hockey tape is great if you don't want to leave residue, but if it's to be permanent, I side with Red: 'Duct Tape: The Handyman's secret weapon.'