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Hey guys,

I've got this old shotgun that I want to the repair. The stock was split pretty bad so I want your opinion on whether I can repair this stock. I've got 2 part epoxy glue and some acetone to bleed out the oil. I was thinking of making it nice and flat and gluing a block of oak I've got laying around and fit it to shape.

Do you think this project is worth it or ahould I order a new stock?

Here are some pictures: http://imgur.com/a/HoAPaMg
 
I would start by gluing it back together with TitebondIII which is a water proof glue. And some clamps of course.

Then I would (depending on how handy a woodworker you are) either just use it; or try to replicate it.
It will be easier to drill the bolt holes etc from a rectangular piece of wood before starting to carve the shape
Looks like a good indoor project to me

You didnt say what shotgun it is from - its possible you can buy a replacement stock fairly cheap
 
I'd buy a replacement stock. Unless this one means something to you.

Then I would drill some holes and pin the old one back together. Use some epoxy based product (pick your flavor). Probably bed the stock to the action. It likely split because the fit wasn't quite right. It's never going to look not repaired. If you die the epoxy black, it should blend okay.
 
I would glue it using an epoxy glue named G2, I doubt that you need to degrease the wood. I also would not alter the broken pieces but rather fit them together as they are and probably use a lot of elasctics (wrapped around the break) to do the clamping together. Finally after the glue has set up for a day or two, I would probably add a couple of 3/16 to 1/4" dowels across the gain just to doubly strength the joint

cheers mooncoon
 
If you have all the pieces and can get them together I'd use good wood glue like titebond, then clamp securely. I keep a spool of slingshot rubber around for wrapoi g around odd shaped items, but anything that stretches and you can wrap around repeatedly should work well. I wouldn't do any sanding or anything before glueing, try to disturb the broken pieces as little as possible.
Kristian
 
Since I've gotten conflicting advice and plenty of time on my hands at the moment since my employer has laid me off, I figure I'm gonna give the repair a try and keep in the back of my mind that I'm most likely to have to buy a new stock for this. I'll be back with pictures!
 
Cooey 82. Broken thru wrist. Missing pieces. Used titebond III and wooden pegs.
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Bad cracks removed
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Wood added and shaped
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Sanded and oiled

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Bigbubba said:
I would start by gluing it back together with TitebondIII which is a water proof glue. And some clamps of course.

Then I would (depending on how handy a woodworker you are) either just use it; or try to replicate it.
It will be easier to drill the bolt holes etc from a rectangular piece of wood before starting to carve the shape
Looks like a good indoor project to me

You didnt say what shotgun it is from - its possible you can buy a replacement stock fairly cheap
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I agree.

Pinning it is the key to a successful repair. A couple of 1/8 or 3/32 steel pins will do the job. Put the pins in your drill chuck and spin them a few times in sandpaper to give the expox something to grip.
 
Actually you can probably pin it, using a hardwood dowel, then re-drill the hole for the stock bolt.

I repaired a badly cracked stock for a guy once.
All the wood was there, but it was split badly
I spread the crack apart with a flat blade screwdriver, poured some TBIII glue in and let it swirl around.
Pulled the screwdriver out and let the wood go back to its natural shape, then clamped it for a day.
Sanded off the excess glue and you would never know it had been split
 
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