Wood epoxy

[Odd-6]

Which epoxy is the best to use if you didn't have Brownells acurglas(?) in repairing stocks? I was thinking on using a marine type epoxy. Thanks!

 

[Clipper]

If I can securely clamp it so the joint cannot move while the glue cures, I don't use epoxy any more. I have gone to polyurethane glue, such as Gorilla glue or Elmers Ultimate. A little goes a long way, it's lighter, expands and penetrates the grain well and can be sanded and stained.

 

[JNewell]

An excellent suggestion, but be careful - it will expand and foam out of the joint and will need some work to get down to the wood surface.

 

[nicholst55]

Depending on the specific repairs, a gel-type 'super glue' may also work quite well. Most any epoxy will glue wood together.

 

[86thecat]

Just be careful using marine epoxy for bedding, I tried on a 375 using microfiber filler and it seems to have compressed enough to hit the magazine box and ruin accuracy.

 

[jvik]

If you can clamp the break firmly and the surfaces are clean - not soiled or oily - use Titebond glue.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

As often noticed at the rear of bolt actions you will see a hairline crack. How do you seep in glue it a tiny crack deep enough to make it effective?

 

[ranger335v]

U.S., for that kind of crack problem use any of the Super Glues and allow a half hour or so for it to harden completely. It will likely take two or three applications to fill and seal the crack but the end result is deep penatration and it's oil proof too.

 

[brickeyee]

Fine Woodworking just had an article about glue strength in mortise and tenon joints.
The polyurethanes did NOT come out well.

 

[Sunray]

Any two part epoxy will do nicely for stock repairs. How you get it into the damage depends on what the damage is. Wee cracks can be fixed with one of the fine needle type applicators.
Come by http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

Thank you ranger335v. I have a beautiful stock set into a 1903A3 that I bought years ago and hated to see it get worse. Thanks a ton.

 

[frogomatic]

+1 Gorrila Glue