Gunsmithing Cracked Bell carlson stock...

[justinbaker]

i picked up a rough but cheap bell carlson stock a few weeks ago from another member.

as i was removing the previous bedding, i cracked the stock

anyway to repair, or at least reinforce it?


far side in this pic

overhead shot

 

[hdbiker1]

I've done the same thing only in front of the recoil lug and on the other side. I opened it up a bit then packed in some devcon and clamped together. After the devcon set up, I sanded it down then painted it. No problems, so far.

 

[Sonic Crack]

looks like your using a rabid varmint to remove the old bedding

 

[justinbaker]

looks like your using a rabid varmint to remove the old bedding

Ya, as It started chipping out really easy and I Just went a little too hard

 

[Kells81]

Jesus fuck what are you trying to remove that bedding with?

I would think since it has the aluminum block it should be ok to patch it up as described above.

 

[justinbaker]

Jesus fuck what are you trying to remove that bedding with?

I would think since it has the aluminum block it should be ok to patch it up as described above.

Not as bad as it looks. Around the bedding block was a really thick layer of devcon, so I was just chipping pieces away

 

[jamesbern]

Not as bad as it looks. Around the bedding block was a really thick layer of devcon, so I was just chipping pieces away

Like with a chisel and a hammer?

 

[thespecialist]

Like with a chisel and a hammer?

Chainsaw, or maybe a weed-eater with metal blades instead of string.........

 

[Oddball Six]

Chainsaw, or maybe a weed-eater with metal blades instead of string.........

I dont't know, my vote is still for having used a rabid possum, gripped by the tail.

 

[justinbaker]

Chainsaw, or maybe a weed-eater with metal blades instead of string.........

You guys are too funny. I actually just stuck it down my garbage disposal and hoped for the best. =)

 

[thespecialist]

You guys are too funny. I actually just stuck it down my garbage disposal and hoped for the best. =)

HA! At least you have a sense of humor about it. I usually use a pissed of Raccoon (held by his back legs) to remove old bedding, the rabid possum method is a little too aggressive for my taste.

On a serious note, like others have said already, relieve the crack a bit on both sides and fill it with Devcon. It shouldn't be an issue.

 

[cowbuyu]

Just becuase Century Arms does it doesn't mean you should try this at home.........

 

[turbo54]

Follow typical crack repair "V-grind" procedure, where you "V" it out. Make sure to go as deep as is required to get to the root of the crack. Fill with epoxy. Fair it out before epoxy fully sets to minimize required sanding. Sand as needed. 3M makes an underbody automotive spray that's all splattery, and recreates the splatter texture like most stocks have.

No big deal.

Also, don't use grinding stones on aluminum (I see that dremel stone on the left side of your first pic). They get caked up and stop working. When you've got a real grinder and not a Dremel, you can actually blow up a grinding wheel if by grinding aluminum.