Repairing cracks

[Aaron Beck]

Ive read lots of endorsements for acraglas to repair cracked stocks but have never used it myself. Regardless, Brownells is out and has been out for months so I am looking for experience based endorsements for alternative, epoxy type glues.
In boatbuilding, if you preheat the wood then allow the epoxy to set in a cooling atmosphere you get less bubbles and the wood sucks the epoxy in. That has been my experience but also seems viable for a micro cracked stock wrist. Obviously the wood needs to be properly prepared and as free of oils as possible.
The wood in question is nearly impossible to photograph to the level of detail to see the cracks, things may look different when the finish is gone but the fine gaps are also of concern.

Thanks in advance.

[Bob Jurewicz]

Aaron,
It looks like the "Pros" haven't seen you question yet. I use Satilite City Instant Glue. It is a cyanoacrylate and comes in different viscosities for varied applications. Works well for me.
Bob Jurewicz

[keavin nelson]

I also use the acrylics as Bob suggested. Work well penetrating on fine cracks. Woodcraft stores sell it in three viscosities.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Glad you guys responded to his question, I may have the need for that myself

[Aaron Beck]

Thanks for the endorsement gentlemen. Ill do some research.
Harold, assuming you bought Sam Houston's ph 16, id say you may need some glue as well.

[Harold Lee Pickens]

Aaron, if it cant be fixed with duct tape and zip ties it's beyond my capabilities.

[Buddy Marson]

Look up a glue called "Hot Stuff" on the internet. I have used this for very fine cracks on stocks with excellent results.

[Brett Hoop]

There is no shame in knowing your checkbook is your best tool.

[Mike Koneski]

There is a cyano based wood glue that has the consistency of water and is clear that works great on those micro-fissures. It flows really well into the crack and cleans up easily. Found in hardware stores.

Titebond Premium Instant Bond Wood Adhesive

[Bob Jurewicz]

Mike,
Does the Titebond product eat the finish like others or is the finish prserved?
Bob Jurewicz

[Mike Koneski]

Hasn't eaten any finish for me.