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Post by varnco on Dec 8, 2023 13:43:55 GMT -5
My 22/20Ga Savage 24 Deluxe (S-series) stock is cracked at the grip. It's a horizontal crack, on both sides, one about 3 inches long, the other about 4 inches long. I've looked into replacing the stock, but I can't find any with the checkering, and I'd like to keep it the same. Has anyone had any success in fixing a cracked stock on one of these and it lasting?   |
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Post by vancmike on Dec 11, 2023 11:53:27 GMT -5
One usually can't get glue into the cracks without enlarging them, but you could try, using a good waterproof glue and clamps.
There are several tutorials somewhere on the giant computer machine. If I'm envisioning this correctly,(remove the stock from the gun, of course) you would drill a hole up from the bottom of the stock/grip through the cracks. The hole is just large enough so you can tap a piece of glued-up dowel into the hole. Use clamps to ensure the cracks have closed. The glued dowel is enough to keep the crack closed without requiring any glue in the cracks.
When it's dry, saw off any doweling that still protrudes, finish as closely as you can to the original finish.
When completed, there will be a round spot on the bottom of the grip, that you can either live with or camouflage someway. You shouldn't be able to see any cracks.
I repaired a cracked stock on an old .22 this way years ago, and it's still looking good.
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Post by varnco on Dec 11, 2023 12:56:27 GMT -5
One usually can't get glue into the cracks without enlarging them, but you could try, using a good waterproof glue and clamps. There are several tutorials somewhere on the giant computer machine. If I'm envisioning this correctly,(remove the stock from the gun, of course) you would drill a hole up from the bottom of the stock/grip through the cracks. The hole is just large enough so you can tap a piece of glued-up dowel into the hole. Use clamps to ensure the cracks have closed. The glued dowel is enough to keep the crack closed without requiring any glue in the cracks. When it's dry, saw off any doweling that still protrudes, finish as closely as you can to the original finish. When completed, there will be a round spot on the bottom of the grip, that you can either live with or camouflage someway. You shouldn't be able to see any cracks. I repaired a cracked stock on an old .22 this way years ago, and it's still looking good. Thanks. I'll take a look and see if I can find a video/instructions. Mine is a 22 and 20GA, so not sure it will hold, not not sure if what is shown in the pictures is a break all the way through, or 2 separate ones and that fact that the cracks are right over the trigger assembly means I likely have less wood structure to work with for the dowel. |
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Post by ptypegreen on Dec 15, 2023 14:25:56 GMT -5
Midway Brownells and others have videos about repairing cracked stocks.
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Post by varnco on Dec 17, 2023 9:13:31 GMT -5
Midway Brownells and others have videos about repairing cracked stocks. Thanks. I'll take a look. |
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Post by varnco on Jan 3, 2024 16:52:36 GMT -5
Hello. I'm back, with a few follow-up questions (and more pictures). I found a video, which seems to show a lite demo on how to repair a crack like my rifle has. But, at then end, one of them starts talking about pins, screws, etc. and they never "do" the project, it's more of how to inject acetone into the crack and clean it: And here are a few pics showing the crack. I was considering drilling a hole and inserting a dowel, but the width I have to work with is about 1/4", and I'm afraid it would weaken it more than strengthen it. My understanding of the steps: 1. Remove finish on section that has cracks. 2. Clean cracks with acetone to remove finish/oils/debris 3. Inject epoxy into cracked areas 4. Clamp down with surgical band, rubber bands or clamps till dry 5. sand and then re-stain stock Any other tips, suggestions or warnings? I do want to shoot the gun again.. I don't want it to just be fixed. It's been in this state for about 23 years (cracked when moving).     Thanks again! |
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Post by cas on Jan 3, 2024 18:34:07 GMT -5
I've been wondering if there's enough wood and enough room inside to do a "dog bone" repair.
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Post by varnco on Jan 4, 2024 12:18:20 GMT -5
I've been wondering if there's enough wood and enough room inside to do a "dog bone" repair. That's interesting. Not sure... as I've got a whole 1/4" to work with, so that would mean a 1/8" max depth.. that's not much. Plus, doing that on the inside (so it can't bee seen) would be difficult. I did see an example where a non-professional did it with a finishing nail, with ridges marked into it to help with mechanical bonding, and then epoxy. Maybe that's my best bet?... I'll keep looking any other |
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Post by cas on Jan 4, 2024 18:39:01 GMT -5
I wasn't thinking large threaded stock, but something really small. What I was actually picturing in my head was a very small "barbell" (body piercing jewelry, surgical steel). They can be had much smaller than this.  |
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Post by varnco on Mar 17, 2024 20:33:48 GMT -5
Hey all... just wanted to post an update that I did glue the stock cracks back together, using long-cure epoxy (Bob Smith Industries). I haven't taken it shooting yet, but plan to soon. Thanks everyone for the help.
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