Simple butt stock/butt plate repair

[loadnplenty]

So the old screw holes were worn on this old Remington. Using a various drill bits from small to larger I slowly opened up the hole until my wooden dowel was a tight fit. I used my dial caliper to find the closet bit. Once that was done I cut the dowels to proper length. Putting a slight crimp in the dowels for air to escape. Smothered in wood glue inserted and seated home. Now to wait 24-48 for full cure of the glue then I will mark my holes.

I could have used tooth picks for a temp solution but these holes had a tad bit of wood rot. So elected to do this instead of a temporary fix.

 

[fattboyzz]

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So the old screw holes were worn on this old Remington. Using a various drill bits from small to larger I slowly opened up the hole until my wooden dowel was a tight fit. I used my dial caliper to find the closet bit. Once that was done I cut the dowels to proper length. Putting a slight crimp in the dowels for air to escape. Smothered in wood glue inserted and seated home. Now to wait 24-48 for full cure of the glue then I will mark my holes.

I could have used tooth picks for a temp solution but these holes had a tad bit of wood rot. So elected to do this instead of a temporary fix.

This is "the" way as far as I'm concerned

 

[loadnplenty]

And done

 

[elmosdad]

I have used golf tees with pretty good success....................

 

[canoecanoe]

I've done this before. It makes a very solid repair.

 

[hamburglar3]

I keep chopsticks in my dowel kit since being tapered it covers a range of sizes

 

[loadnplenty]

I have used golf tees with pretty good success....................

And they work a little better than tooth picks depending on how boogered the hole is.

 

[EMC45]

You did an awesome job. You did it the right way too. I like how you timed the screws too. Very professional.

 

[loadnplenty]

You did an awesome job. You did it the right way too. I like how you timed the screws too. Very professional.

Thanks!!

I am sure by everyone has noticed the punch marks are not entirely centered in the stock. A lot of these old 22 had butt plates mounted and finished off with a belt sander. That's why no two are ever alike and rarely do you find a used one that will line up perfectly.

 

[rosewood]

Nice work. Thanks for the post. I learned a new trick today. Seems too easy, but I had never thought of it.

Rosewood