More Stock Work By Frank

[frankderrico]

We're haveing another winter snow storm so I've been working in the hideout. Here are some of my projects. An OI oval cut, was highwood cut down type two with a major crack. Two M2's with cracks and missing pieces.
After intial cleaning I use a two part bleach to get out realy stuborn dirt, stains and old oil.
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Then it's time to see what has to be fixed.
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Gluing and clamping are next. I use three different glues arcording to the issuses.
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Threaded brass pin repairs. I drill a pilot hole and coat the pin with super glue and drill it in. Got to work fast once you start. Cut off the pin and three different files to bring it down. Carefull at the end not to ding the stock.
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Patching missing wood. I try to find meterial that matches in color, sometimes it hard to find. I have to open up the patch on the stock so as to get a good tight fit with the patch. Patches are oversized and then worked down to match the spot being fixed.
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I keep some shavings to mix with super glue to fill holes. After it sets up I work it down with a file to meet the original wood.
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Last job before oiling is burnishing the stock. Got that tip off the "Restorers Corner". I don't like to use sand paper or steel wool.
Then start with the oil. I may use a little stain. Both M2's needed some color.
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After I plow snow this afternoon I'll put another coat of oil on.
These stocks needed some major work, not all repairs require this much effort. They are now as strong or stronger then berfore. They will never crack or break were they have been glued and pinned.....Frank

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