Any woodworkers here? Repairing a grip , cutting a piece of filler?

[Rule3]

I have refinished several stocks (grips) Patched small holes and general refinishing. I do other woodworking and have tools.

My question is on a set of SW grips that are pretty beat up, I can improve them but there is a small chip out of the corner, I always want to try so here it is.

I was thinking of chiseling(carving) a small piece out of the back and forming it to fit. then glue and fill any cracks.This way I would have the same grain of wood.

I have done furniture but never anything this small.

Any tips or suggestions appreciated on the best way to remove a small piece of wood to use as a repair?

Thanks

 

[rcmodel]

Use a tiny cylindrical dental bur in a Dremel tool and cut it out around the sides, then pop it loose off the bottom with a small wood chisel or gouge.
Very Carefully!

(for the repair piece from inside the grip that is)

rc

 

[Lucifer_Sam]

Another option for your cuts is a jewelers saw.

You'll want to use a good, long-set epoxy over glue. Acra glas or glaze coat would work fine. Devcon 30 minute might work, too, though I'd pick the first two over it.

 

[Rule3]

Use a tiny cylindrical dental bur in a Dremel tool and cut it out around the sides, then pop it loose off the bottom with a small wood chisel or gouge.
Very Carefully!

(for the repair piece from inside the grip that is)

rc

That sounds like a plan!. I have small chisles but not small enough for this.

I just sanded out most of the dings, Looks 100% better now.

I saved my sanding dust, this large ding is small enough to fill with a wood putty but those never match. I have tried before with carpenters glue mixed with the sawdust but it will not take a finish the same.

I am going to use Tung or Tru oil so I was thinking just mix a paste of dust with that?? Never tried that before.

Not sure if it will hold?? Hows about that???

It's an old 1948-51 SW M- 10, so I do not want a high gloss. Maybe one or two coats.

 

[rcmodel]

I would get the patch wood out and sanded smooth and flat.
Then slot the grip for a tight fit with it.

Then put a couple drops of Hot Stuff CA adhesive on the cracks.

It will become one with the grips in about 5 seconds and make a nearly invisable repair.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...hesives/hot-stuff-instant-glue-prod13081.aspx

You can get it at any hobby shop.

You can also use it to fill dents with sawdust.
Works way better then any kind of glue mixture.

rc

 

[Rule3]

I would get the patch wood out and sanded smooth and flat.
Then slot the grip for a tight fit with it.

Then put a couple drops of Hot Stuff CA adhesive on the cracks.

It will become one with the grips in about 5 seconds and make a nearly invisable repair.

http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-t...hesives/hot-stuff-instant-glue-prod13081.aspx

You can get it at any hobby shop.

You can also use it to fill dents with sawdust.
Works way better then any kind of glue mixture.

rc

Thanks, will try that