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Codswallop

Post subject: Best filler/epoxy for wood stocks?

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:07 pm

Joined: Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:28 pm
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Location: Addington Highlands, ON

I have been asked to install sling swivel studs on someone's rifle, but there is an older type of loop mount that is currently screwed into the wood. Is there a good epoxy or filler that can repair the hole so it can be drilled and re-used for the new stud? Ive done sling mounts before but always on "virgin" stocks. I've been told it can be done instead of relocating the new stud. Have I been misinformed?

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pistolero

Post subject: Re: Best filler/epoxy for wood stocks?

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:05 pm

Joined: Mon Aug 15, 2016 11:00 pm
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I usually fill it with dowel and glue.

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Dukemeister

Post subject: Re: Best filler/epoxy for wood stocks?

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:11 pm

Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:17 pm
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Location: Kingston, ON

I've been using pcwoody, it takes 24 hr or more to cure fully, but it sticks well and can be drilled/sanded when cured. it doesn't stain really after, but i have tinted it with stain when mixed with good results. I've used it on moving parts on spinning wheels, bobbins, whorls.. and its very durable.
https://www.pcepoxy.com/products/wood-repair/pc-woody/

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WoodWelder

Post subject: Re: Best filler/epoxy for wood stocks?

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:54 pm

Joined: Sun Jan 01, 2023 4:05 pm
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If it is only a stripped screw hole, head on down to a hobby shop or lumber yard that sells hardwood dowels in two or three foot lengths. You can purchase them as small as 1/8 of an inch.

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Daryl

Post subject: Re: Best filler/epoxy for wood stocks?

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 10:49 pm

Joined: Wed Jan 05, 2011 12:35 pm
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Location: P.G. B.C.

Drill the threads out of the hole and plug with same species and grain structure of wood, using ordinary wood glue. Titebond11 or 111 is a good one.
Once the glue has set, 24 or more hours later, re-drill.
PCwoody looks like it might work well, too.

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Codswallop

Post subject: Re: Best filler/epoxy for wood stocks?

Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:55 pm

Joined: Tue Oct 20, 2020 5:28 pm
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Location: Addington Highlands, ON

Great, thanks everyone... some good recommendations here. The owner is a good friend and its a nice rifle with nice glass so I dont want any accidents with the sling. Cheers!

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