Sling stud fix

[VJM]

I recently picked up a used Thompson stock to refinish, it has a sling swivel stud installed that is off center. I doubt that I can match the wood grain any good at all so am thinking of just filling the hole and redrilling it hopefully closer to center and the stud should cover most if not all of the old refilled hole. Would PC Woody be suitable for this or does anyone have a better suggestion....thanks!

 

[Black Hand]

Drill the hole large enough to remove the threads and glue in a piece of wood (dowel). The wood will be much stronger than filler and can be stained to camouflage the repair.

 

[bubba.50]

I would do as Blackhand suggests. or if it's close enough to the butt maybe put a toe-plate on it.

 

[VJM]

Sounds like a better idea, I am a traditional archery guy and have a bunch of 11/32" Douglas fir shafting that might work well. Thanks

 

[necchi]

Another vote for Blackhands fix,
Either way, you and people you point it out to, are going to be the only ones to notice.

 

[don hepler]

You could put a hardwood dowel in, then put an oval shaped brass inlay and place the stud in the center, to give it a unique finished look.

Just another idea.

 

[Scota4570]

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Cut a plug out of walnut with the correct grain orientation.

 

[VJM]

That plug cutter is slick.....thanks!

 

[Vaino]

I'd go w/ a toeplate if the hole is w/in a reasonably long one.. Put one on all my builds that have slings.

1/8" thick steel is used and the stud w/ a transverse hole for attaching the sling is riveted to the plate. A couple of screws attach the toeplate.....Fred