norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 My brother managed to break the stock on this Powell boxlock. Wondering if it can be repaired or is it a case of a new stock? The guns not worth much but has some sentimental value, so don't want to scrap it but also don't think I can justify some of the prices I've been quoted for restocking. Would cascamite hold? Or is the break too bad? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Photos to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Edited February 10, 2017 by norfolkboy84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gordon R Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looking at that - it looks to be repairable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Also have this free to a good home if anybody can help with the stock. http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/350252-parker-hale-ugartechea-parker-hale-stamp-sidelock-12-gauge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 If the wood is dry at the break glue may hold, but if it was my gun I might just accept it is beyond repair and shoot the one you are offering for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks tightchoke, I wouldn't be shooting with either, have an aya which I always reach for. The broken one has an interesting top leaver that lifts up rather than from side to side so suits either a left or right hander. Really don't want to scrap it if I don't have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 I am sure the stock experts will know exactly what is involved in repairing the stock, but to me it looks like cascamite, supported by rods / dowels drilled / glued into either side of the break would suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankydiver Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Try Straight shooter 2, Member of pigeon watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Is there such a member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 recently broke stock on aya yeoman in a similar place...only sentimental value but tried to repair with gorilla glue and cascamite both times lasted about a week....a tradesman mate suggested CT1 superfast adhesive plus.... was expensive, shot a good few shells through it a month later its and its still solid....just a possibilty, then pin it..just a suggestion....atb....misser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 A lot of stocks (even badly broken ones) can be repaired, but that looks terminal to me? I would get the opinion of a professional though .......before writing it off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Thanks Misser will give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Depends what sentimental value you put on it Before you think about fixing it remember that it's a GUN and any future failure could have disastrous consequences Personally would buy a really nice bit of wood and get a pro to re stock it Then you have a head turning sentimental heirloom Just me All the best with your decision Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ips Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Its not broken its ruddy well snapped. I would be a little warey of using it after a repair. If you don't want to spend on a new stock then bodge it and leave it in cabinet as a keep sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) How did you manage to break it? Just curious that's all. Edited February 10, 2017 by wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Job for a pro that one! How much have you been quoted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) Chop both piecex off as the trigger guard pin is to close for just glueing.. Fit New piece in chisel and shape with threaded bar through.. Just the matching that will be a pain.. Edited February 10, 2017 by subsonicnat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 He dropped it I'm told. God knows how! Think re stocking is the general consensus. Either a spring project for me or a professional. Any idea how much I should be paying? He dropped it I'm told. God knows how! Think re stocking is the general consensus. Either a spring project for me or a professional. Any idea how much I should be paying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxo Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 You have nothing to lose by trying to repair it. I would go for a couple of sixteen inch hardwood dowels or even metal studding to give more purchase for the glue. Drill oversize holes so so lining up won't be a problem and you can match the two halves. Fill with glue and strap it up tight with a couple of splints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Keep an eye on holts sealed bid auctions in the stock and fore end bit , one might turn up for a few quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/DMShooting.co.uk/posts/619679871538794 There you are one similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkboy84 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Welshwarrior is that one of your repairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrob Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Because it has snapped almost straight across it's almost impossible to make a strong enough repair - if it had split down the grain you can achieve a good glue line but not when it snaps across the grain. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yes one I did for this season all held just glueing won't hold it'll need pegs and reinforcing. Should be quite doable but hard to tell for certain with out seeing it in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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