Epoxy-Infused Wood

G.T. · 08-11-2013, 10:48 PM

Hi Guys, I've repaired quite a bit of "stuff"... and I have found that the best solution is often the same as our doctors swear to, "Do no harm" so, with this in mind, you have to tailor the repair to the abuse it is going to have to withstand to keep it alive... So, if it is cosmetic, patch a piece of wood in, using what ever glue or adhesive you feel necessary, stain, oil or darken any way you can... If not happy, wash with thinner and start over... But for recoil, or as a limiting point for pressure or wear, then a combination of wood filler, (dust, powder) with super glue, polyester, epoxy or any combination of the three is the way to proceed... Wood is what they had back then, now we have wonder materials that far exceeds any amount of strength necessary to effect the repair... But, if you want, "as original" wood patched in is the only option.... look at the thousands of Garands and carbines that were repaired this way... you can hardly see the repair, often brass pins are all that give it away... Only what is needed!! And done right! Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

View Poll Results: Infusing wood with epoxy?
Acceptable under any circumstances.	2	15.38%
Acceptable to repair damaged wood.	5	38.46%
Acceptable on refinished guns.	7	53.85%
Who cares?	1	7.69%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

08-11-2013, 10:48 PM	#9
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,540 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,735 Times in 1,019 Posts	Depends!! Hi Guys, I've repaired quite a bit of "stuff"... and I have found that the best solution is often the same as our doctors swear to, "Do no harm" so, with this in mind, you have to tailor the repair to the abuse it is going to have to withstand to keep it alive... So, if it is cosmetic, patch a piece of wood in, using what ever glue or adhesive you feel necessary, stain, oil or darken any way you can... If not happy, wash with thinner and start over... But for recoil, or as a limiting point for pressure or wear, then a combination of wood filler, (dust, powder) with super glue, polyester, epoxy or any combination of the three is the way to proceed... Wood is what they had back then, now we have wonder materials that far exceeds any amount of strength necessary to effect the repair... But, if you want, "as original" wood patched in is the only option.... look at the thousands of Garands and carbines that were repaired this way... you can hardly see the repair, often brass pins are all that give it away... Only what is needed!! And done right! Best to all, til...lat'r....GT