Having said that, the stock was a badly dammaged sxs shotgun, broken in the lock area. Use a high quality wood glue to glue it in its place. Hi, can anyone tell me if there is a glue available that come in something like a hypo syringe. Using wood glue to repair the cracked forend grip of my 1187 and clamping into place. With this kit, plus acraglas and a varispeed drill, you can do quick, easy, suretohold repair jobs on cracked or broken stocks. Far too often, a perfectly good walnut stock is scrapped for a new one because of damage that could easily be repaired by its owner. Repairing splits in wooden stock on double barrel shotgun. There are a few simple reasons why this occurs and a few simple things you can do to prevent cracks. Lc smiths have kept stock makers in business since the turn of the last century, here are some pictures of a nice 2e that once had a 7 piece butt stock, shown in the first three pictures. Gunsmithing fixing a cracked buttstock and forend on a. I would think the viscosity needs to be very soupy. I do not know the extent of the crack, but i do know it goes completely through the stock. Aug 16, 20 a simple stock repair you can do on your own.
Crack is 45 long and shows through part of the way, but no movement to allow access. To ensure proper depth for drilling, the tool bit was placed along side for the length of the crack, and marked with a piece of tape. Received a call saying the crack was unrepairable and they would knock a new stock down to just under 0. Nos steel sling swivel browning auto 5 121620 ga magazine cap a5 automatic.
Watch along as larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates how to fix several different types of cracks in the. I have a beautiful sako wood gun stock rifle stock that has a crack that will require gluing and clamping. The break goes thru a bolt hole that joins the left side metal s plate to the right side hammer lock plate. Being able to repair a cracked, chipped or broken shotgun stock is a valuable piece of knowledge for most hunters and shooting sports participants. A shotgun forum for basic gun smithing, repair, modifications, and all other detailed shotgun information. The cheeks were taken down and veneered with new wood to cover the old pin. While the repair may show, the stock will be very strong and the gun usable again. Force it into any cracks you cant open up enough to reach into. The head was repaired and the stock was refinished to retain all signs of age and damaged. Personaly, i have had little luck with yellow glues on old gun stocks. Note that the crack passes through the centerline of the wrist and the hole that is used to secure the stock to the shotgun via a long screw. The best way is to try and spread the crack slightly and use acraglas firearms grade epoxy in the crack, close the crack,wipe of any excess,then wrap the area with either surgical tubing or long strips of inner tube rubber, and let sit 24 hoursit should never break there again. Husqvarna m46 cracked tang repair and headspace anomaly.
I bought one last year that was a gunsmith special cracked stock for 199. You dont want a big high build up, your just weaping in the crack. It came into the shop on an older semiautomatic shotgun. They sell fast so you need to check their site often. Stock repair peters method provides a good final finish and should be used for final finish. This was a common way to repair a common problem with parkers and other fine doubles a split stock head. The gun was restocked in 1927 to modern day drop, cast, etc, with a. Use a highquality wood glue to glue it in its place. I need to repair a complete break in the wood stock of my lorenz 1854 model musket made in 1860. Fixing a small crack on wrist of a rifle stock at the rear.
I would like to just glue it up with an invisible and very strong glue, a glue that can handle repeated recoil action. I would add that twopiece stocks usually split because the stock bolt has come loose. Fortunately it was just a harware store special and all i wanted was a model to referance when i carved a new stock for the experiance. Once repaired, degrease the threads in the receiver and on the bolt, and apply some blue loctite to hold it securely in place. Sometimes people try to repair these splits with a little wood glue and a finish nail. Sep 03, 2017 while you can easily repair the busted gun stock by using the abovementioned steps, the repair procedure works best for most simple breaks or cracks. I have read a few places that the chileno may not be that safe for. If the rifle is to be laid against the woodpile and remain there throughout the seasons, then a guy might want to use tbond ii or iii.
While you can easily repair the busted gun stock by using the abovementioned steps, the repair procedure works best for most simple breaks or cracks. A simple stock repair you can do on your own part 1 duration. I used plastic wrap to keep the clamps from adhering to the stock. A stock with an oil type finish can be steamed out using a very wet cloth and either a soldering iron or a steam iron. But for a large or extensive repair it is better to sand down to the bare wood. A broken rifle stock is heartwrenching, but it neednt mean the end for that gun. Oct 14, 2018 as the match today wrapped up, i discovered that the stock on said shotgun had cracked, on both sides, right above the triggers. As the crack emanated from the center of the stock at the rearmost inletting, and traveled rearward and slightly to the right, i needed to use my best judgement when drilling to follow the wrist and crack angles, and without breaching the exterior of the stock. So dont try running a big long bead of glue, continue the small spotting like you started until the crack is coated. To repair a crack, something like epoxy, or gorilla glue is good if you can get it into the crack.
I repaired many stocks with cracked tangs during the years i worked in the browning arms company gunsmith shop in st. Id like to get the glue inside the crack rather then just on the surface. The action needs to be checked to make sure the action is bedded properly. As always, it is best to remove the stock from the gun, and clamp the glued area securely for the full duration of the glue curing time. The super glue for the above reasons is the best treatment for the crack. It is an industrial strength super glue with an extremely low viscosity, much less than water.
This is how i repaired an obviously serious break in the stock of a 1956 winchester model 88 rifle photo 1 using a west system 101 handy repair pack. If that rifle has sentimental value, id find a gunsmith and forego the diy repair effort. This parker suffered a punctured primer along with an overloaded shell which blew off the side of the stock head. Beretta, browning, marlin, remington, ruger, savage, stevens, winchester, thompson. It will leach into the tightest crack and make the repair stronger than the surrounding wood. I have an idea on how i want to attempt my repair, but i thought i would solicit any advice from those who have done one before. The vast majority of my customers are much too far away to walk into my shop, but i am, you and i will communicate more than any gunsmith you have dealt with in the past. Sometimes the repairs can even add a bit of character to the rifle. Larry potterfield, founder and ceo of midwayusa, demonstrates how to fix several different types of cracks in the buttstock of a remington model 11 shotgun. Apr 06, 20 i had a similar crack on a semi a few years back a mate of mine sorted it for me,he cut across the crack in sections,about 14 of an inch between each cut,he then glued wooden lollipop sticks into the cracks and allowed to dry,he then trimmed the lollipop sticks flush and stained it never got and worse after that,maybe not that pleasing to the eye,but it stopped the crack in its tracks. Gunstock repair we can rebuild or replace almost any wooden shotgun stock or forearm. Discussion in double rifles started by matt85, jul 15, 2014. I soaked the broken ends in acetone for about 5 minutes and brushed with a tooth brush a couple of times to remove any gun oil from the wood surface. Apply a thick coat of tung oil to the stock and rub it in with your fingers for a few minutes, until you feel the oil start to soak in.
When i had been taking the gun apart in a previous article, the forend cap had been rusted in place. Before a stock can be refinished, any cracks have to be glued. The shattered gun stock to be repaired with a west system 101 handy repair kit. How to repair a cracked or broken shotgun stock gone outdoors.
Dealing with cracks in the tang area of the stock i discovered a crack in the tang area of the stock for my m39 as seems to be the case for a lot of people and upon inpection of my older rifles i discovered my k31 has a small hairline crack too. If you have ever owned a shotgun or seen very many of them you are likely witness to cracked forearms and stock wrists in some older guns. The most ideal glue for wood remains yellow or white glue. How to make a blind wrist repair on a stock m14 forum. Why your shotgun stock cracks and how to avoid it by tom brinson. Make sure the cracked or broken piece is in the correct position. Sometimes people try to repair these splits with a little wood glue and a. I gave all of the surfaces a thick coat of epoxy 4. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Husqvarna m46 cracked tang repair and headspace anomaly duration. This gives the best fit with the stock repair pins and glue line, resulting in the least noticeable repair. Ive always used super glue to repair stock cracks, it works in the same way as gorilla glue, a little dampness helps it bond stronger.
Wait for a few hours, then apply a lighter coat in the same manner. American arms am company hammerless single shot shotgun stock set 12 gauge. Jan 24, 2012 it is a thick type gloss finished stock. Thats a very useful explanation of how to repair a cracked stock, and that procedure will certainly work. I am not planning on refinishing afterwards, but to simply keep the crack from spreading further. A good rifle or shotgun gunsmith or even a good cabinet maker that understands firearms could do. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. This is the rounded section that the barrel is seated over. Id prefer to just replace the stock rather than repair it, a cursory search has turned up nothing. I have used it on mosins and mausers with cracked wood just like yours with excellent results. This repair will cover making a wrist repair when the crack starts behind the trigger guard and runs through the wrist. The jagged edges of the break finger back together well. Repairing a remington 1900 double barrel shotgun duration.
I once took an old stock that was cracked at the wrist and glued with super glue, submerged in a bucket of water for 3 or 4 days and took it out to see what would happen and if i could split the repaired crack but it held solid. When you entrust us with your firearm for repair or alterations, please feel confident that it will receive the care and attention that it deserves. This will carry the recoil loads out to the sides of the stock and stop the receiver from setting back in the inletting tang area and cracking the stock any more. Finishing a gun stock with tru oil complete how to the recreational woodworker duration. If you select a glue with a high flow rate, capillary action alone will draw some glue into the crack. With a small repair you can sometimes work carefully and avoid damaging the finish on the stock. Created with your existing wood or made with a unique composite material designed for your gun, the soft touch recoil reducer is the best solution on the market today with scientifically tested and proven results. If you observe a severe damage to the woods or if the damage interferes with the operation or safety of the gun, then your best bet is to take it to a professional gunsmith for its repair. I shoot classic cowboy and use a cimarron 1878 hammered shotgun. Repairing stock cracks without pinning restoration. In the case of a tang crack, i drilled a small hole lengthwise below the stockline in the inletting about as deep as the lenght of the crack. Wooden replacement stocks are unfinished 90% rough machine inletted. Jun 03, 2015 with a small repair you can sometimes work carefully and avoid damaging the finish on the stock. Repairing a broken or chipped stock professional gun.
With this kit, plus acraglas and a varispeed drill, you can do quick, easy, sure tohold repair jobs on cracked or broken stocks. Split stock repair content taken from forum post by jim williams weve all seen these guns for sale often in beautiful shape except for a pin, dowel or even a bolt through the stock head, cheektocheek. Custom recoilreducing shotgun stocks have been the specialty of elmore bragg and softtouch custom stocks since 1979. The biggest problem with the stocks is the end under the butt plate or pad is not sealed and water getting into the end of the stock causing cracks. Anyway, how did your split stock repair turn out functionally.
Consisting of completely stripping gun, cleaning all. This is a discussion on how to make a blind wrist repair on a stock within the stock forums, part of the rifle forum category. To repair cracks i first remove it from the firearm. Consisting of completely stripping gun, cleaning all parts, checking for wear, and making suggestions to customer of services needed to put in a1 condition does not include the cost of the sight, ammo, targets, etc. In the process of trying to get it taken off, i had cracked the inside groove of the wooden forearm.
Stockmaker gunstock repair, broken gunstock repair service. The cheeks on this remington had been pinned and the wristhead partially broken through. Apr 11, 2015 a broken rifle stock is heartwrenching, but it neednt mean the end for that gun. Repair is my specialty, i can take your poor, tired, or broken stock and give it new life. Browning a5 forend has a hairline crack shooters forum. How to fix a cracked rifle stock savage arms model 87a.
This repair will cover making a wrist repair when the crack starts behind the trigger. Dec 14, 2012 before a stock can be refinished, any cracks have to be glued. Personally, i would recommend a regular yellow glue. Remington model 1100 forend shotgun stock factory wood. There are a few simple reasons why this occurs and a. As the premier gunsmith facility in new jersey we see to it that our gunsmiths have been trained the european way, a way that ensures they are very skilled in hand craftsmanship and spend quality time on details. Gun stocks, supplying older model replacement gun stocks and forearms, original rifles and shotguns dating back to the 1800s. How to repair a cracked or broken shotgun stock gone. Discs cut from a light colored wood dowel fill in the holes at the end of the crossbolt and get sanded down flush with the stock. Has anyone successfully repaired a hairline crack in the forend to their a5. Besides the breaks, the grain on the back stock splintered. To protect areas outside the crack line, you can use masking tape on either side of the crack and slowly bridge the gap. The internets best resource for shotgun information.