Thread: Stock Doctor

I have a small split in my SKB rear stock that I suspect is from wood drying out that I would like to get addressed.

It was suggested that I contact the Stock Dr but I can't find any details to get in contact with them.

Anyone know if they are still operating and how to contact them?

Thanks

pretty sure he's long gone, heard great results from him but that was years ago.

post a pic of the stock, some clever buggas on the forum

Kevin Gaskill is retired from stock building. Last time I spoke to him he was still doing small stuff, modifications etc. but that was a couple years ago.


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I have see Kevin a few months ago. He is out of the game and not interested to get back into it from what I understand.Alan Carr would be you next best bet.

glue and clamp???? and if its drying out...oil the jolly thing.

@Hunter_Nick is stock making, his work is A1.
Luckily for us he is in our neighbourhood.

Originally Posted by -BW-

@Hunter_Nick is stock making, his work is A1.
Luckily for us he is in our neighbourhood.

Unfortunately no longer in the stock making game. Turns out that a dealers license is required, and that’s too much admin for what it’s worth. Shame really, but it is what it is….

Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick

Unfortunately no longer in the stock making game. Turns out that a dealers license is required, and that’s too much admin for what it’s worth. Shame really, but it is what it is….

That is a real shame.

Originally Posted by Hunter_Nick

Unfortunately no longer in the stock making game. Turns out that a dealers license is required, and that’s too much admin for what it’s worth. Shame really, but it is what it is….

Sorry to hear this Hunter_Nick. A shame your talent can't be available to those who are in need.

Originally Posted by Friwi

I have see Kevin a few months ago. He is out of the game and not interested to get back into it from what I understand.Alan Carr would be you next best bet.

Allen Carr hasn't done stock work for years.

Any other recommendations or suggestions? I am in a similar position. It's an SKB as well!

A symbol of what the future holds…..

if you want to DIY...spread crack SLIGHTLY with small flat screwdriver..fill cavity with as much wood/pva glue as you can get in there...or flash glue if so inclinded..clamp it shut,the excess will ooze out,whipe off now... leave it day or three to dry/set and it should stay shut permanently...the fact that 3 of these have all popped up at same time SUGGESTS lack of maintainence on these stocks is issue..they might have been kiln dried too much and need a bit of oil put back in... heck we used to drill small hole in end of hockey sticks and add linseed for the same reason.

Have done a few by using a sharp screwdriver to open the crack up a bit and using a syringe fill the crack with super strong araldite. Clamp the two sides fairly tightly and the excess will squeeze out. Wipe off the excess and leave 2 days to set. Then remove clamp and gently wipe over the crack with fine steel wool to smooth out any bumps and the wipe on a drop or two of stock finish.

I use a small puff of compressed air to drive the glue in. Low pressure and thru air/water trap filter.
If using a 2 part glue (araldite) leave in the sun for a while b4 using.