Ricko Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Hi, I have acquired a nice little project where a stock has been shortened for a young shot and the piece has later been roughly screwed back in place. What is the best way of gluing the piece back in situ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 (edited) I have repaired a lot of 'splits' or cracks in woodwork using a very 'runny' superglue, the Gorilla brand being very good. The main thing is to clamp it well, to allow the glue to set. Get the clamping system sorted, prior to applying the glue. Edited December 2, 2017 by Westley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Do you know the name of the Gorilla brand glue you used? This is a piece that has been sawn off. It was screwed on but it was offset. I'm hoping to get enough adhesion without resorting to using any screws etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Superglue is affected by moisture and will fail, the normal Gorilla glue is the dogs, use it all the time and if you can get it apart you've normally got half the wood with it. Always clamp it together otherwise it will fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Most glues now require to be under pressure to cure and adhere properly including gorilla glue as said before get your clamp sorted first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted December 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 I'll dig out my adjustable sash cramp and see if I can use that. Looks like I'll have a run around tomorrow to get some Gorilla Wood Glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Just to piggy back this, I've got a small crack/ split in the forend of my air rifle, would you try and spread it before gluing? I've just ignored it but think it's spreading so I'd best fix it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Cascamite glue is excellent for absorbing into wood fibres, and a very strong glue when set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 7 hours ago, Mice! said: Just to piggy back this, I've got a small crack/ split in the forend of my air rifle, would you try and spread it before gluing? I've just ignored it but think it's spreading so I'd best fix it. Thanks Drill a very, and l mean very small hole at the end of the split/crack to stop it running any further, then wedge the split/crack open just enough to get some glue into it and out the other side, wipe off excess and clamp up, again remove excess after clamping and leave to dry. Polish after removing the clamp and it should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Drill a very, and l mean very small hole at the end of the split/crack to stop it running any further, then wedge the split/crack open just enough to get some glue into it and out the other side, wipe off excess and clamp up, again remove excess after clamping and leave to dry. Polish after removing the clamp and it should be good to go. Thanks I was wondering about drilling it or not. Mice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 7 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Cascamite glue is excellent for absorbing into wood fibres, and a very strong glue when set. I was wondering about Cascamite, I remember my mother using it for furniture restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 17 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: Cascamite glue is excellent for absorbing into wood fibres, and a very strong glue when set. Thought that name rang a bell, just found some powder in the garage looking for something else ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Normal woodworkers PVA glue should be fine for a gun stock. It sets harder than the glue itself,but just make sure its clamped while drying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Salt sprinkled on the glue will help to keep it from sliding about as you clamp it up. Nothing worse than going back to remove the clamps to find it’s moved as it’s cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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