Good Stock Glue

Acra-Glas from Brownells works very well, I use West Systems epoxy. Any slow-cure epoxy will work, but fast-cure epoxies are the most common.
 
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Tite Bond III is just fantastic stuff .
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It really is good stuff. While it is still wet, you can wipe it off with a damp rag. Try this with any of the Polys or epoxies and you have a mess. Another property is that it is waterproof. I've tested it's holding capacity after drying on a split snow shovel handle and it held all through the winter cold and snow. .... ;)

Now then, you haven't mentioned the repair you want to make but if you are looking at small cracks, Brownell makes a product that actually flows into crack with out you having to open them. Just can't recall the product name.


Be Safe !!!
 
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Yes, Titebond III is good stuff and is waterproof. I used to use Titebond II to make cutting boards, but my daughters kept putting the darn things in the dishwasher. To 'reassemble' the cutting boards, I used Titebond III and that glue seems to handle tough service. Gorilla Glue will do just as well, but it doesn't have as good a shelf life after the first use. If you are worried about oil on the wood preventing a good bond, try wiping the wood surfaces with alcohol before you glue up with Titebond III. Whatever glue you use, I highly recommend that you clamp the wood pieces together for at least half an hour. Not clamping will result in a poor bond. Still, don't put your rifle in the dishwasher.....:D
 
Here is what I'm fixing. Very end of my M44 stock back to the barrel band. Not the greatest pic and I put a piece of Dog Tag silencer in the crack to hold it open to bee seen better.
 

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Seeing that you have already opened up the crack, just put the tapered tip of the Titebond III spout, into the crack and force it in as best you can. Let it sit and flow into the crack as best you can. Remove your wedge and let the crack close up. Wipe off any excess with a damp cloth. The closing will force the glue, deeper into the the crack. Now, if you feel you need to clamp, do so with minimal force as you still want to keep some of the glue, in the void. Again, wipe off any excess. Monitor your piece as it dries to wipe off any drippings.

Again, it's your call but the only thing that might hinder you, is if there is heavy oils, grease or dirt, in the crack. .... ;)


Be Safe !!!
 
Tite Bond III is a keeper. Great results. Pics are not the best but not bad for a Droid.
 

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I've been using plain old Elmer's Carpenter's Glue to put on caps and tips for years. If I want to reinforce the inside of a wood stock I use Brownell's Acra Glass Gel.
 
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