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Installing a Mid Rib Bead on an Over and Under Shotgun: Drill, Tap, and Fit Tutorial | AGI

In this episode of Over the Gunsmith’s Shoulder, Master Gunsmith Ken Brooks demonstrates how to install a mid rib bead on an over and under shotgun. This walkthrough covers everything from choosing the right bead type, marking the rib, drilling and tapping the hole, test fitting the bead, and securing it with thread locker. If you have ever wanted to add a mid bead for better sight alignment or to match a customer request, this video shows the process step by step with practical shop methods you can use right away. Ken also explains bead thread pitches, bead types, hole taper options, centering techniques, drill press setup, bit control, and simple ways to avoid over drilling into the barrel. Want to learn real gunsmithing from working professionals? 👉 Visit the American Gunsmithing Institute (https://americangunsmithinginstitute....) for complete training programs that teach professional gunsmithing methods from the ground up. Subscribe for more hands on gunsmithing sessions and full repair walkthroughs. Chapters: 00:00 – O/U Shotgun Mid Bead Overview 00:14 – Mid Rib Bead Types and Thread Pitches 00:28 – Choosing Bead Material and Color 00:55 – Drill and Tap Options for Shotgun Ribs 01:23 – Measuring 14 Inches for Mid Bead Placement 01:37 – Rib Marking and Center Alignment 02:26 – Prep for Drilling the Shotgun Rib 03:49 – Marking the Drill Point for Accuracy 04:35 – Drill Press Setup for Shotgun Rib Work 04:50 – Pilot Hole on the Shotgun Rib 05:58 – Avoiding Over Drilling into the Barrel 06:32 – Final Center Check Before Tapping 07:00 – Drilling the Mid Bead Hole 07:42 – Tapping the Shotgun Rib Threads 09:01 – Installing and Seating the Mid Bead 11:00 – Tools for Holding Small Shotgun Beads 12:12 – Securing Bead with Thread Locker 12:54 – Final Bead Installation and Fit Check 15:36 – Gunsmithing Tips and Efficiency Notes