Crack in Obeche stock

[chiefkerdog]

Have a crack at left side of grip that runs up to the back of tang. Does not effect shooting but effects my conscience. Looking for someone to fix so I never knew it was there and refinish with clear coat to look new again. If someone can do this or know of anybody give me a shout.
Thanks, Chief

 

[Lapua40X]

If you have a professional cabinet shop or even an experienced wood worker in your area you should be able to find someone to do the repair quite easily. I typically use a hardwood dowel "pin" to make those kinds of repairs. It's not terribly difficult to do.

 

[jkohler]

I have fixed a crack in one of my stocks with a good supper glue. I believe it was satellite city hot stuff. It is very thin and will wick down in the crack very well I just keep putting it in a little at a time letting it cure for a few minutes and then adding more tell the crack is full. It has been fine for years now. I do believe bill Shehane told me to fix it that way.

 

[spclark]

More common in thin sections used in musical instruments, obeche's neither particularly tough nor strong. If the crack was caused by unstable wood / hidden defect it probably needs more than just filling & refinishing or it'll crack someplace else soon.

Who made the stock?

Does the grain run perpendicular to the long axis of the grip? If so, a bedded stainless pin is a good fix.

Then the crack can be dealt with.