The brew guy 22 Posted February 19, 2017 Had a stock crack today while shooting clays. It's all the way through, when I removed the bolt it came off in 2 pieces. I spent a few hours and found exactly zero new or used replacements available, so I'm going to need to get this one put back together. I thought about attempting it myself, and I haven't ruled that out yet, but I'm leaning toward having it done right, anyone have a recommendation in the central to northern part of the state? Any idea what I should expect it to cost? Edited for typos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted February 19, 2017 Any local Furniture refinisher should be able to repair it for you. Best to used dowels or biscuits and a good glue, then sand and refinish if needed..... 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lambo2936 297 Posted February 19, 2017 Any local Furniture refinisher should be able to repair it for you. Best to used dowels or biscuits and a good glue, then sand and refinish if needed..... Yup! If you end up doing it yourself, simple enough to use dowels and some liquid nails/high strength wood glue. Just take your time so you dont mess up your holes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks, the holes are what worries me most about it, I haven't figured out how to match the angles and positions on each half of a break that is diagonal in all 3 dimensions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted February 19, 2017 I can recommend a gentleman by the name of Ed Yanchok... The Stock Doctor 908-753-2365 Warren,NJ http://www.manta.com/c/mt4s4pw/yanchok-s-gun-shop 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted February 19, 2017 Hmmm... The Stock Doctor is only a mile or so out of the way on my route home from work... I had thought about using metal to pin it, but I'm hoping for a blind repair. I have some acraglass, I hadn't thought of using it as an adhesive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted February 19, 2017 While you're doing your repair, determine WHY the stock cracked. Often it is due to poor fitment in the tang area (assuming it's a double,) or if the wood wasn't sealed properly, it would swell from moisture. Recoil through the tang will spilt a poor-fitting stock resulting in firewood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted February 19, 2017 I'm assuming it was from previous damage. It's a 1969 Franchi Aristocrat (marked silverskeet, but they were notorious for "creative markings" back then) that I picked up very reasonably due to the condition of the stock. The finish has issues and there was a chip missing. I filled the chip with acraglass and it survived for a while, but the break starts at that chip so I assume it was the cause. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted February 19, 2017 The Aristocrat is a nice gun. Good find! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted February 19, 2017 The white at the bottom left is the previous repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kman 56 Posted February 21, 2017 Definitely get that threaded brass pin kit from Brownells, and use epoxy. Do multiple pins, so the thing doesn't break again. You might need longer pins than the Brownell's kit - basically you are buying brass threaded rod. Brass is used because it's easier to file flush with the wood after. Next time if it starts cracking, fix that crack before it breaks all the way. Much easier to pin it when it is still in one piece. Drill, inject epoxy to fill the crack from the outside in, then chuck up a pin and drill that in there, cut almost flush with the wood surface and file the brass down flat with the wood surface. Repeat 2 or even 3 times depending on how strong it has to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted February 21, 2017 I agree that reinforcement with metal is needed, brass sounds best, but after watching a ton of videos on repairs, threaded rod in general seems to be acceptable. The problem I'm seeing is that the area is quite thin and the hole for the stock bolt runs up the center, leaving little wood in which to install the metal. If it were just a matter of not wanting to spend for a replacement, I'd be more comfortable with DIY, but I can't find a replacement at any price so failure is not an option. I'm leaning toward stopping by to visit Mr. Yanchok on my way home from work tomorrow. He doesn't have much of a web presence, anyone know his hours? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted February 21, 2017 Did you try Numrich? https://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/64030.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted February 22, 2017 Nick, I agree that it's a tough spot to repair, that's why I'm leaning towards letting a pro handle it. If it is salvageable now, it won't be salvageable after a botched repair. I don't go often, three rounds in the last year, and this is a back-up (my son uses it when he is with me) so it isn't used regularly. I've heard of having a stock made to fit, sounds pricey, and I haven't found much info other than high end stuff. Any idea what it might run for something"user grade?" Parker, that link is one of 3 I've found that "might fit." It's listed as double trigger, mine is single, but it's probably worth an email to ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted February 23, 2017 Ed the stock doctor is probably the best in the business we have here in NJ. If he doesn't work out Griffin and Howe at Hudson Guild can also do a high quality repair. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The brew guy 22 Posted March 4, 2017 Well, I'm going to give it a shot myself. The long term plan is to find a NOS or good used stock, but if that doesn't pan out I'll look into having a replacement made. A replacement may require a template so I may as well try putting this one back together and if it seems sturdy enough, I might even try shooting it. The Acroglass and brass method seems to be the way to go, the problem is that the hole for the stock bolt only has a half inch or so of material around it and that isn't much once you start perforating it to insert pins. I decided that looking at the hole as an obstacle wasn't helping things so I had to find a way to use the hole to my advantage. I've opened the hole up to accommodate a 1/4" ID by 3" brass pipe nipple and am working to perfect the fit before mixing the acroglass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites