Tennite stock repair

TWalker

September 13, 2015 16:02

I have a shotgun (Stevens 124C)with a tennite stock. A small crack about 1/2 inch long has begun. If I drill a small hole at the end of the crack, will that stop it or make it worse? Is tennite like glass when drilled? Will it shatter or can it be drilled like most plastics and fiberglass? What glues will work on it? Thanks for any suggestions.

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  fordsix

  September 13, 2015 18:30

  good luck it is a plastic that gets fragile with age and was never that strong anyway

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  asphalt cowboy

  September 13, 2015 20:44

  quote:Originally posted by fordsix
  good luck it is a plastic that gets fragile with age and was never that strong anyway
  
  
  Sunlight also accelerates degradation of the resins in tennite.
  
  With that said. Yes, drilling will pen the crack.
  As for adhesives, most plastics don't bond well. Plastic welding is best. Since that won't be economical I'd try Hot Stuff made by Satellite City. Their 'Thin' is thinner than any super glue you might find at a store.
  
  http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/stock-work-finishing/glue-adhesives/hot-stuff-instant-glue-prod13081.aspx
  
  Use the thin viscosity as you'll want it to wick into as much of the crack as possible. Warming the area with a hair drier will help encourage wicking. If you can reach the crack on the inside cover it and the drilled hole with tape. Any adhesive that wicks through will cure over the crack plus you can fill the drilled hole without it running out.

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  charliemeyer007

  September 13, 2015 21:00

  Drilling a hole is one way, "Hot Rodding" it in is another.

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