Cracked draws - can someone remind me?

[RobD]

Hi
My Lithgow No1 MkIII* HT has the usual Australian coachwood fore-end and the little steel recoil plate, which transmits the force to the front face of the butt socket. It also has L shaped copper plates on the bearing serfaces of the draws, secured by horizontal steel screws. The draws are in good condition, and bearing symmetrically. The fore-end fits well, the bedding is good, and the rifle groups very well. So far, so good.
Now, there is a fine vertical crack on either side of the metal recoil plate, and the plate and the wood in front of it (and on either side of it) has shifted back a fraction. Thus the two blocks of wood which comprise the draws have slid back slightly (the thickness of a playing-card or less) with respect to the fore-end.
I want to stabilise this area so the fore-end doesn't break up. Can someone direct me to the excellent posts and pictures which deal with woodwork repairs to the draws area? The "search" facility on the forum is beyong my wit.
thanks
Rob

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