real nice RMC I-cut/highwood needing some help

[frankderrico]

Good morning to all!!
This collector grade stock came into the "Stock Sick Bay" the other day.
I disscussed with my customer how the repairs would be done. Job one is a good cleaning to asses what needs to be repaired.
It was thought that this was only going to need a couple of cracks glued. Then I found out that the recoil plate ledge was completely detached and that there was a big chip out of the left rail. There was also a crack on the inside behind the bridge that only showed up after cleaning.
I'll post more pics as the repairs are being done.

Besr Regards.....Frank



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[painter777]

Yep,
As you know Frank...
So many stocks have cracks and splits that can't be seen until they are cleaned.
I remember talking with RickB about this years ago.
You'll get R done and I'm sure it will come out nice.

Cheers,
Charlie-painter777

[Capt Mil Coll]

May I ask what type of glue you use in repairing a stock?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Frank,
I've seen your work. Make sure you show the reapired stock when you're done. People will be amazed, I'm sure.
Jim

[Rustship]

Frank is amazing, it will look good

[painter777]

You guys are gonna curse him................

CH-P777

[frankderrico]

Here are some of the repairs done so far.
The split in the bottom will require some hand work to make it disapear. I'll get a pic of it when done.
The recoil plate ledge is also done.
The chip on the left rail is next, then oil to taste and we should be done.
I have all of the Loctite, Krazy and Gorilla glues and use what is best for the job.

Best Regards.....Frank


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[frankderrico]

I got the left rail of the stock done over the weekend. Go to the original pics I posted to see ware it came from to now.
First pick a piece that will match up with the grain.
Then clean up the chip and work the patch so it fits.
Glue it in, this one was difacult to clamp so I held it tight for a couple of "Sara Evans" songs.
Start taking it down and go nice and slow at the end.
I think my customer is going to be happy with it.

Best Regards......Frank

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Hey Frank,

Did the Corona help?

Jim

[frankderrico]

Jim, it was hot over the weekend. Takes time to decide what piece will work.
Why not sit back and contemplate what to use.
Had a friend that was following this repair check it out and they could not find the repair. After some reoiling it should not be seen.

Best Regards.....Frank