Glue for cracked grips

davidkachel · 01-17-2007, 07:26 PM

Well, I managed to crack a wooden grip dismantling a gun with which I am unfamiliar... not a Luger.
Fortunately the edges fit together perfectly and after repair should not show at all, but rather than just do what I always do (yes, I've done the same dumb thing before), I thought I'd ask you guys what glue you prefer to use to repair cracked wooden grips?

Pete Ebbink · 01-17-2007, 07:54 PM

David,

I like using the yellow Elmer's wood glue for carpenters. The key is to wipe off any excess with a damp rag before it dries. I let things dry for 24-hours.

I also use this making Japanese shoji screens.

As an experiment, I have tried to break a glued and cured joint. The wood will splinter all around the glued joint, but not the joint itself...

davidkachel · 01-17-2007, 11:11 PM

Thanks, that's what I' ve used in the past, but I had my doubts.

Lyn Islaub · 01-18-2007, 12:23 AM

David,
Check your PMs.
Lyn

01-17-2007, 07:26 PM	#1
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Glue for cracked grips Well, I managed to crack a wooden grip dismantling a gun with which I am unfamiliar... not a Luger. Fortunately the edges fit together perfectly and after repair should not show at all, but rather than just do what I always do (yes, I've done the same dumb thing before), I thought I'd ask you guys what glue you prefer to use to repair cracked wooden grips? __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

01-17-2007, 11:11 PM	#3
davidkachel User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks, that's what I' ve used in the past, but I had my doubts. __________________ A heroin habit would be cheaper.

01-17-2007, 07:54 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	David, I like using the yellow Elmer's wood glue for carpenters. The key is to wipe off any excess with a damp rag before it dries. I let things dry for 24-hours. I also use this making Japanese shoji screens. As an experiment, I have tried to break a glued and cured joint. The wood will splinter all around the glued joint, but not the joint itself...

01-18-2007, 12:23 AM	#4
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	David, Check your PMs. Lyn