How Do You Repair A Cracked Rifle Stock?
Rifle stocks can split or become damaged a number of ways. Weathering, aging, a flaw in the wood grain, repeated recoil of ordnance, or all of the above are the usual culprits. Even if completely split, the stocks can be repaired yourself with a little TLC and patience. We will stick with the glue and clamp method as taught by Martyt, aka “Topper.” Step 1 Mix the epoxy on wax paper. Once mixed, use the applicator (tongue depressor) to reach all the areas within the cracked stock. Be careful not to dislodge any splintered pieces of wood. Step 2 Using the vacuum or compressed air generator, blow the epoxy throughout the affected area to help distribute the glue evenly. If it’s a deep crack or cracked all the way through the stock, blow the glue from one side only. If the glue doesn’t reach all of the affected area, apply more glue and blow again. Oozing glue is a good thing; it tells you you’ve covered the entire crack. If the stock is cracked through, repeat the process from the other s
