Best way to glue slightly cracked M1 Cargine stock?

[martin08]

I wonder if I might be so bold as to slightly disagree with Maryin 08's method of dealing with his crack - if you'll excuse the choice of phraseology!

Permission to be bold graciously granted, Peter. There are different schools, and your application would provide for the greatest strength. Thank you.

In my application, a major goal was to preserve the outward appearance, hence no room for the transverse hole process. Had my firearm been of a high power caliber, I may have reconsidered the goal of preserving outward appearance in favor of utility. Of course, in any application of repair, the cause for the crack must also be addressed.

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[Seaspriter]

In my application, a major goal was to preserve the outward appearance, hence no room for the transverse hole process.

There is actually a method of achieving the transverse repair and maintaining aesthetics which is used in cabinetry and wooden boat repair. After setting the dowel, use a "Forstner bit" (which cuts a flat, shallow hole, choose a bit slightly larger than the dowel) to incise a hole at the head of the dowel. Drill about 1/8-3/16" deep.

Then, using a "Plug Cutter" the same size as the Forstner bit, cut a plug from the side grain of a matching piece of wood as the stock. Partially fill the hole with glue, then tap the plug into the hole, (it should be a tight fit) wipe away any excess glue, leaving a protruding stub, then let the glue set. The next day, gently carve away the stub to the surface, then stain and blend to match the surrounding wood. I've had good luck with this and often the repair is barely perceptible.

This approach can also be used to plug a deep gouge that cannot be steamed out.

[tr63]

Nice read .