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 Cracked Stock Repair 
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I’m putting this in the DIY section because I want to encourage people to fix old things. Even if it has little dollar value. You will learn skills. Then someday you will come across something that is very valuable/desirable and you will know how to fix it.
This is a Diana model 45, spring piston air rifle. Made in Germany in 1984. Imported to the U.S. by RWS. I bought it knowing it had a cracked stock. But I was pretty sure I could repair it.
These first two photos are how I received the stock.
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I first epoxied the crack using Brownells Acraglas epoxy. They have a super runny formula that is perfect for repairing cracks.
After that epoxy set. I cross drilled the crack. I will then epoxy toothpicks down into those holes.
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Next was to glass bed the front action screws. Use the non running Brownells formula. I made guide pins to help locate the screw hole. I filled the entire hole. And I will cut a new counterbore. The epoxy left in the oversized hole will act as a bushing.
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It took me about three tries to get that right side hole filled completely. Next is cutting the counterbore. I seriously lucked out. The screw holes are perfectly square to the stock. This makes my setup or fixture super easy.
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Gently clamp the stock in the vise and check for level in both directions. And I’m good to go.
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Almost done
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I had to sand down the the stock the entire length of the crack on both sides of the gun. (Oh the other side had a crack that happened prior to the last owner. It was an old repair) In true ADD fashion I was getting burned out on this project and did not want to refinish the entire stock. Believe it or not. I color matched the original finish. The entire project went as planned. But I was blow away by how the stock finish turned out. I Did Not Plan That Out.
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See the toothpicks
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Before my repair
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After
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I knew going into this project that I would not be able to hide these repairs. And I was fine with that. I did not increase the value of this air rifle. Even after all this work. But I’ll tell you this. This 1984 economy grade air rifle that I paid $160.00 shipped. Is better than any economy grade air rifle you can buy new today.


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Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:03 pm
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Amen!

Nicely done, survivor! And thanks for sharing it with us!

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Wed Sep 08, 2021 6:33 pm
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Thank you for the compliments.


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That turned out amazing

Seriously good work

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Nice job. Thanks for all the pictures. Its cool to see how you repaired it!


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Wow, that stock was seriously rebuilt not to spec, but beyond spec. The documentation of the process is as impressive as the repair. I'm always in such a rush, I'd never take the time to take great pics along the way like you did. Very impressive.

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Agree, very nicely done! :thumbsup2:

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It can be difficult to get good photos. And then try to explain what and why you’re doing what you’re doing.
I enjoy sharing my work. But sure could use a ghost writer for the putting it into words.
I appreciate all the compliments.


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Looking good!


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