eddoakley Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 Can the knowledge of pw please recommend someone to repair a fore end which is completely split in half? Can add pics but I'm sure we all know how it looks. It's from a cheap o/u that has sentimental value to its owner (not me). I don't have the time or inclination to do it myself so am looking for a recommendation please. TIA Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyshooter Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 A mate has just used these, not cheap, but a first rate job. https://www.gunrestoration.co.uk/index.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) It can be done yourself. You need to get outside the box of thinking "gun" and think furniture repair. First the split needs to be assessed to see if not only does it fit together but importantly that it is able to be glued. That means it should be dry and oil free. Modern glues such as "Gorilla Glue" are all well and good but less modern resin glues or, even such as old fashioned hide glue or cascamite all have their place even today. Armed with that, and the suggestion that a fibreglass reinforcement internal "patch" may be useful you can do it yourself. You will the need to design a jig (or a tongue shaped board as a splint) to keep the thing flat when bound (with rubber tubing) or if clamped. Lastly some rubber tubing such as surgical rubber tubing. What complicates of course is that it is an O/U. Which is not a repair that is going to be easy versus the same split on a side-by-side shotgun. Edited October 6, 2022 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGGIE Posted October 6, 2022 Report Share Posted October 6, 2022 Give James Reynolds the gunsmith at Thimbleby Shooting ground a ring he's supurb. He's trades as The Woodworking Gunsmith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 8 hours ago, OGGIE said: Give James Reynolds the gunsmith at Thimbleby Shooting ground a ring he's supurb. He's trades as The Woodworking Gunsmith. Agreed, James has Sawdust in his blood and is an extremly nice chap to deal with, his work is outstanding and doesn't cost the earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 2 hours ago, bruno22rf said: Agreed, James has Sawdust in his blood and is an extremly nice chap to deal with, his work is outstanding and doesn't cost the earth. Another 👍 for James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted October 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 13 hours ago, enfieldspares said: It can be done yourself. You need to get outside the box of thinking "gun" and think furniture repair. First the split needs to be assessed to see if not only does it fit together but importantly that it is able to be glued. That means it should be dry and oil free. Modern glues such as "Gorilla Glue" are all well and good but less modern resin glues or, even such as old fashioned hide glue or cascamite all have their place even today. Armed with that, and the suggestion that a fibreglass reinforcement internal "patch" may be useful you can do it yourself. You will the need to design a jig (or a tongue shaped board as a splint) to keep the thing flat when bound (with rubber tubing) or if clamped. Lastly some rubber tubing such as surgical rubber tubing. What complicates of course is that it is an O/U. Which is not a repair that is going to be easy versus the same split on a side-by-side shotgun. As a joiner of 25 years (proper joinery in worshop apprenticeship and later onto site as carpenter) I would have no problem in carrying out the repair myself. I just don't want to as there are a million things on my list before that particular job and I'd like it out of the way. 12 hours ago, OGGIE said: Give James Reynolds the gunsmith at Thimbleby Shooting ground a ring he's supurb. He's trades as The Woodworking Gunsmith. Have used him before and was first choice this time but not been able to get hold of him. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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