Gunsmiths - Advise, please.
 

I'm refurbishing my SKS stock and found this crack.
What's the best way to seal/repair this so that the repair won't show after I stain and seal the stock?
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I used a spanner to open the crack to show it better.
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Also, is True Oil a good final coat on a stock?
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Thanks for any advice.
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Edit: Then again, I have boiled linseed oil and maybe I'll try the master's way.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzVdsln29o8
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SmileWavy
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Squirt some super glue gel in there, press it closed tight, wipe off excess.

SKS should be entirely utilitarian. Clear laquer in a rattle can OR applied with a paintbrush. Maybe stain first, depending.

For a "correct" finish, it depends on where your SKS was made...

Wood glue, clamp.

Don, it's an SKS. You refinish it any way you want and I'll trade you for one w/o cracks.
Jim

Wood glue, clamp and sand.

Thanks, boys.
It's a Chinese Norinco 56, BTW.
So, doing any of the suggested, the bonding agent(s) will take on the stain?
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I know, it's not like it's a collector's piece...just am into this and want it to look good.
The original finish looked orange-ish and as if it was painted on w/a broom. :D
All clumpy and full of debris.
But damn!, now that it's stripped, this stock is virgin.
I'll proceed.
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;)

I would clamp it first to make sure the crack closes all the way. After that a little superglue (I use the liquid not the gel as it flows a little deeper into the crack) and clamp again until it sets. Either use lacquer or tung oil for the finish.

I use this...Buy Satellite City Super T Instant CA Glue, Med, 2 Ounces at Woodcraft.com
or this:Buy Satellite City Hot Stuff Instant CA Glue, Thin, 2 Ounces at Woodcraft.com
be careful with it as you cannot feel it on your skin. I glued myself to a stock once. Thank god I had some acetone around. doh!

Buy Satellite City Hot Stuff Instant CA Glue, Thin, 2 Ounces at Woodcraft.com

Great! Will do. Thanks muchly.

SmileWavy