I am refinishing my duck sxs. A field grade ejector LC Smith Long Range. The stock had a few cracks that need repair, but a lot of oil in the head. I know from pass experience most glues won't adhere with that condition. Somewhere I was told to try using degreaser to get out the oil. I have used it a limited amount before successfully.
This stock was really black so I soaked the entire stock in the degreaser. In a few days the stock was covered with a scum and the degreaser black. I then soaked the stock in acetone and it came out great.....except it shrank and the cracks opened wider
Here is the question. What glue do you guys use for this type of repair?
In the past I use a lot of acraglas for big gaps and plain epoxy for little gaps and for splits that I push back together the cyanoacrylate glues.
I have a friend who uses gorilla glue a lot. It made me think.....maybe I should soak the stock in water remove it and while it is wet, use gorilla glue with clamps. Would that put less stress on the joints that just gluing and clamping the wood while dry?
What do to guys think. Advice is appreciated
Jerry
