Another "how to" stock repair thread.

[Bc'z]

One thing I have noticed is that if I put “fragile” or “handle with care”on the box it gets put through the gauntlet. If no labels or anything it makes it A-OK! I think that puts a big ole target on your box for everyone that touches it.

I quit writing fragile do not bend or crush after the firs one got hammered.

Shops clean. Bedding is masked.
Time for a final wipe and spray.

 

[joshb]

How’ bout telling the client to send the stock in a foam lined gun case in a box, thru the post office. That’s how I send my stuff to my smith. Oh, and insure the crap out of it! I hate to see your beautiful work defaced! They should pay! UPS, that is! File a claim!

 

[BIG D]

I agree with shipping in a hard side gun case. Wrap in bubble wrap and put in Plano case. Then insure the piss out of it.

 

[Bc'z]

I'm going for a beer!

 

[Bc'z]

How’ bout telling the client to send the stock in a foam lined gun case in a box, thru the post office. That’s how I send my stuff to my smith. Oh, and insure the crap out of it! I hate to see your beautiful work defaced! They should pay! UPS, that is! File a claim!

Claims filed!!! Its been brought to my attention USPS pays out on about 16% of all claims filed. I ain't holding my breath.
I'm hitting up a few LGS this weekend to see if I can find a box to fit a case I have to mail this back.

 

[Bc'z]

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I always ship firearms and stocks in a cheap hard case. Lock it down with good zip ties. You can get some of the Plano cases for $20. Cheap insurance. Can also place the case in a box to keep it incognito.

Heres a link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EORFAQ4/?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Bc'z]

I always ship firearms and stocks in a cheap hard case. Lock it down with good zip ties. You can get some of the Plano cases for $20. Cheap insurance. Can also place the case in a box to keep it incognito.

Heres a link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EORFAQ4/?tag=accuratescom-20

Thanks I'll probably go this route, says I'll have it Monday. I will be polishing this out on Tuesday for shipping that afternoon.
I have a few more stocks lined up with this gentleman and would make both our lives easier.

 

[Bc'z]

Well its sprayed still needs a nib n polish before shipping.
I'm buying a plano case as suggested by
@Ledd Slinger at the end of this post.
I recieved this stock back 37 hours ago as I write this 6 beers and 7 coats of clear later I'm done!
It's hard to believe that I was sanding bondo in the shop an hour before painting.
As I said before I stand behind my work, but I'd like to add.
"I work for YOU, because without YOU I wouldn't work!"
The repair
The stock
Man I'm tired.
Brett

 

[lwhaples]

Awesome work!

 

[joshb]

Well its sprayed still needs a nib n polish before shipping.
I'm buying a plano case as suggested by
@Ledd Slinger at the end of this post.
I recieved this stock back 37 hours ago as I write this 6 beers and 7 coats of clear later I'm done!
It's hard to believe that I was sanding bondo in the shop an hour before painting.
As I said before I stand behind my work, but I'd like to add.
"I work for YOU, because without YOU I wouldn't work!"
The repairView attachment 1118897
The stockView attachment 1118898
Man I'm tired.
Brett

Geez. I hope the wifey didn’t drink all the beer! You deserve a few for that effort.

 

[Texas10]

Well its sprayed still needs a nib n polish before shipping.
I'm buying a plano case as suggested by
@Ledd Slinger at the end of this post.
I recieved this stock back 37 hours ago as I write this 6 beers and 7 coats of clear later I'm done!
It's hard to believe that I was sanding bondo in the shop an hour before painting.
As I said before I stand behind my work, but I'd like to add.
"I work for YOU, because without YOU I wouldn't work!"
The repairView attachment 1118897
The stockView attachment 1118898
Man I'm tired.
Brett

I never worked so hard in my life, and for so little as when I worked for a guy with my first and last name.

 

[Bc'z]

I never worked so hard in my life, and for so little as when I worked for a guy with my first and last name.

Took me a minute, but I got it!

 

[hoz53]

I never worked so hard in my life, and for so little as when I worked for a guy with my first and last name.

ive done that and i agree 100%— its one of those things you have to experience to know about

 

[hoz53]

Took me a minute, but I got it!

knock on wood ( parden pun). but i havent had much trouble with shipping damage. i live in IN- Ive lived in OR and had trouble with USPS then — i have trouble shipping stuff there now/ - nit a coincidence- anyway cheap hard cases are the way to go

 

[Peebles24]

I just recieved this one today from another forum memberView attachment 1118839now lets look at shipping costs!!!View attachment 1118840

Hehe then he opened it and found it packed in 5 pounds of brand new shop rags. Packaging cost zero. Shipping ouch. Made it in one peice, not quite priceless but 600 ish.

Gauranteed bcz will make it beautiful, he has freedom of expression on it. Just has to take some good pics of it with his model

 

[Peebles24]

And to the other point of the thread, how to repair a stock. Box it up and send it to bcz. He has major repairs to make to mine. I cant believe ed shilen let his wife shoot a rifle that looked this poor.

 

[Peebles24]

More just to show how much work he has cut out for him.

 

[Peebles24]

Nice... wish I could find some thick spiral wrap cardboard!

How close are you to terre haute, Indiana i can get you some. In 6" id .25, .375 ( what i used pictured), .5, or 1.0 wall thickness. Small amounts only though and not really long, work would be mad i took it.

 

[rwj]

How close are you to terre haute, Indiana i can get you some. In 6" id .25, .375 ( what i used pictured), .5, or 1.0 wall thickness. Small amounts only though and not really long, work would be mad i took it.

Thanks... but not very close!