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    Picked up an Inland stock at a show today with a cracked stock

    The stock is actually in very nice shape except for a long crack on the bottom. There is no missing wood. What do you guys use to glue fine cracks? I've got gorilla glue that I don't care for, hide glue and super glue. What would you recommend?
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    A crack in that area is usually very hard to conceal. If the crack extends back into the area of the bridge, or where it was removed, you can pin it together there and add strength to prevent the crack from opening when twisted. There are other fixes, such as fiberglass mat in the channel. These are to add strength…..the crack will likely always remain visible.

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    Need a pic.

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    The crack is so small that it is nearly invisible. That is not a problem. I have threaded brass rod for reinforcing the bridge; again, not a problem. I asked about glue only! I know how to do the rest.
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    Never mind. Repairs completed.
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    Tite Bond is the best I have found for wood. Photo of repair?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimb16 View Post
    Never mind. Repairs completed.
    I've got one I've had for 3-4 years and not sure what glue to try. Did you use the super glue? - Bob

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    Superglue sucks. Tried it many times.
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    Quote Originally Posted by USGI View Post
    I've got one I've had for 3-4 years and not sure what glue to try. Did you use the super glue? - Bob
    Too brittle in my HO.

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    The guy to ask is Painter....He's our stock repair specialist.
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