Sorry for the delay Jack, but PictureTrail was down all day yesterday. Part of the issue with LCs is the surface area of the wood at the head of the stock

Oil blackened, cracked LC


Cracked Parker, but with much more wood in contact with the receiver


Check this album for pics of glasbedding courtesy of Dr Bill Hambidge
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=17090409