Trap buddy of mine tripped and fell on his Kreighoff KX5, the force of the fall broke one of the forward side "scales" that enclose the receiver on the shot gun. I've been asked to repair it. Not the sort of thing to use Elmer's on I'm thinking. I have LOTS of West System epoxy in the shop, but that may be a little thick. I spoke to the kind folks at Brownell's and they recommend AcraGlas, but have none in stock and, with no ETA, are not accepting backorders. A little research on the web indicated that people were using the "gel" super-glues for this sort of thing with good success. What say the voices of experience? Wait on the AcraGlas? Or with this kind of surface area would a gel work OK? I can blend in any checkering anomalies, and refinish the stock- but have never glued up this type of damaged stock before.
Two, I think that repair while on the receiver will be the way to go. The forward tab and the grain structure will pretty well align the scale and keep it straight against the side of the metal. I was thinking perhaps a light glaze of vaseline as a separation agent on the steel? Or a thick coat of wax? Perhaps a layer of wax-paper?
With chemo and all he has few windows of health to shoot, but also had a couple of minor injuries in the tumble. I've a bit of time, not urgent, but would like to get him back his gun in time for the next window.
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