Gluing a Stock

[SevernSide]

That looks like a two stage glue. When you compress the forend, does the wood match perfectly face-face? If yes, Titebond 3.

If there are gaps, I would use epoxy but that can get fairly involved and tricky.

 

[Lons]

Yep that will glue up well. I'd suggest you clean the joint with Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) or similar for belt and braces especially the wedge if you've handled it.

If you're hoping to diguise the glue joint you can rub fine abrasive over the join while the glue is still tacky but that would mean some refinishing of the stock, otherwise just wipe off excess when you clamp and scrape any excess off when dry.
You can also disguise it with a very fine brush or toothpick later applying appropriate stain, needs a steady hand tho.

 

[Dan giliballs]

Yep that will glue up well. I'd suggest you clean the joint with Isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) or similar for belt and braces especially the wedge if you've handled it.

Will panel wipe be ok?, got gallons of the stuff from my car body work days

 

[Dan giliballs]

That looks like a two stage glue. When you compress the forend, does the wood match perfectly face-face? If yes, Titebond 3.

If there are gaps, I would use epoxy but that can get fairly involved and tricky.

I think so, I just quickly put it together for a photo last night

Edit: yes just been playing with it and no gaps

 

[Dan giliballs]

And clamped!!

 

[Andy from Sandy]

That doesn't look to have come together as close as I would expect for a clean break. There is some gaps or misalignment.

 

[Dave120uk]

May need a bit of wood filler on it once glued and cleaned.

 

[Dan giliballs]

Just reclamped it at a different angle

 

[Matt@Nearfield]

Whilst I think cascamite its the original joinery grade poven glue of choice, I think Titebond brown takes some beating.

 

[Dan giliballs]

It’s getting rubbed down and oiled afterwards, it’s closer than it was, barrel sits on top of it so won’t see it anyway, close up picture exaggerates it too

 

[Dave120uk]

It’s getting rubbed down and oiled afterwards, it’s closer than it was, barrel sits on top of it so won’t see it anyway, close up picture exaggerates it too

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That's more like it!

 

[Dave120uk]

You may still need a tiny bit of wood filler if you really wanted to blend it in but like you said the barrel will sit on top of it. As long as the strength is there that is the main thing. Good job and can't wait to see it finished rubbed and oiled.

 

[Dan giliballs]

That's more like it!

I did 3 or 4 dry runs, put clamps in same place each time then wasn’t until @Andy from Sandy mentioned it looked a tad shite I spotted it

Just need to let it set now

 

[Dave120uk]

I did 3 or 4 dry runs, put clamps in same place each time then wasn’t until @Andy from Sandy mentioned it looked a tad shite I spotted it

Just need to let it set now

You got there in the end and there is always someone on here that will help you out. Keep us posted and send us some pics when its finished. Hats off to you for the progress.