Forearm repair needed.

[COLT45SA]

I just bought a pretty little Winchester 1885 in .22 rimfire with a 1/2 oct-1/2 rnd barrel. The forearm has a hairline crack roughly 2" long that I'd like to have repaired. It shouldn't be a difficult job for a craftsman who knows what he's doing, but I want it to be done by someone who knows and who cares.
Can anyone recommend a competent craftsman who can do this for me~?

 

[rjtfroggy]

A little super glue in the crack, clamp overnight and it should be good to go.

 

[AlNyhus]

I just bought a pretty little Winchester 1885 in .22 rimfire with a 1/2 oct-1/2 rnd barrel. The forearm has a hairline crack roughly 2" long that I'd like to have repaired.

Exactly where is the crack? Pics would be helpful. -Al

 

[Dusty Stevens]

@joshb is one guy here that can do it

 

[COLT45SA]

Exactly where is the crack? Pics would be helpful. -Al

 

[DGP4]

That's a strange spot for a crack. Is the barrel pressing on the side of the forearm? To repair a hairline crack like that is not difficult to do. Open it up gently with a toothpick, apply some Tightbond II wood glue, remove the toothpick and wipe off any excess with a moistened piece of paper towel.

 

[epc308]

That's a strange spot for a crack. Is the barrel pressing on the side of the forearm? To repair a hairline crack like that is not difficult to do. Open it up gently with a toothpick, apply some Tightbond II wood glue, remove the toothpick and wipe off any excess with a moistened piece of paper towel.

I would nix the idea of a wood glue. I learned of a product called Satellite City Hot Stuff a few years back. It’s a CA glue made specifically for wood, with an available accelerator, in case 5-10 seconds of bonding time takes too long. It will wick to the bottom of a crack, unlike thicker products that require you to pry the crack apart. It flat works.
They also have a slower setting product and one which works when there is a slight gap to fill. The drawback to this product is that it will probably wreck any existing finish regardless of the care you use.

 

[COLT45SA]

Thanks to everyone who responded. Unfortunately not one gunsmith was mentioned or recommended. This rifle is gorgeous and I want the repair to be perfect and as close to invisible as possible.

 

[LVLAaron]

Do you know what kind of finish is on the stock? It will be hard to make invisible unless you can match it. I would carefully pry it open and run some 2P10 thin glue in there, clamp it, and wipe off any excess.

You need a craftsman/furniture maker more than you need a gunsmith.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Thanks to everyone who responded. Unfortunately not one gunsmith was mentioned or recommended. This rifle is gorgeous and I want the repair to be perfect and as close to invisible as possible.

See post #4

 

[Hal]

Thanks to everyone who responded. Unfortunately not one gunsmith was mentioned or recommended. This rifle is gorgeous and I want the repair to be perfect and as close to invisible as possible.

Don't tease us with just a little picture. More please.

Hal

 

[COLT45SA]

See post #4

I don't understand your response. Was it meant to contribute something~??

 

[itchyTF]

I don't understand your response. Was it meant to contribute something~??

You were looking for a gunsmith type. Dusty recommended joshb.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I don't understand your response. Was it meant to contribute something~??

Only trying to lead you to a guy that can fix it.

 

[6MMsteve]

Dusty knows

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Dusty knows

I know josh is the wood whisperer

 

[COLT45SA]

I know josh is the wood whisperer

How do I find this "wood whisperer" guy~???

 

[rjtfroggy]

Go back to Dusty's post, click on his name, send him a PM.

 

[joshb]

I know josh is the wood whisperer

I thank you for the high praise! Problem is, I’m swamped and not taking on anyone else’s work. I do my thing and pick what I want to do with the little free time I have.

 

[spike-55]

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looks like that crack has been repaired before?? it looks like it goes all the way to the bottom of the picture, or that's where the fissure in the wood is flowing?? just my look from the photo.
stan