I'm preparing to repair a stock crack, and could use a bit of wise and sage counsel.
The 3" crack is where the buttstock abutts a 12 gauge boxlock action, high on the left side. No wood is missing.
I plan to spead the crack open slightly, and fill it with epoxy, and then clamp it shut, to dry/set. I was womdering if there is a benefit to drilling and inserting a steel pin horizonally (across the crack; and/or drilling a hole to insert a wooden dowl into the crack (inside, where it won't be seen).
Do these epoxy repairs generally last a long time if properly done?
The entire stock will be refinished after this repair.
Any guidance or suggestions will be appreciate. THANKS.
JERRY
