The type of finish you decide to use can play a crucial rule in hiding your glue joint. Explore some of the repair hiding techniques used in the furniture industry. Some pics of one I did last year:

https://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=561916&page=1

Steve


Firearms imports, consignments


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