Repro Smith Buttstock Split Prevention?

[Gary Van Kauwenbergh, 101]

Does anyone have any tips for preventing splitting on the wrist of reproduction Smith carbine buttstocks? My old one split on the top of the wrist. I tried repairing it with epoxy, but that didn't hold, and I finally gave up and bought a new one. I'm thinking about coating the ends with Super Glue to avoid the same thing happening to the new one. Any other ideas?

[Paul Lampman 263V]

Check your stock bolt/screw occasionally to keep it tight. Over time wood can compress or shrink and cause the receiver to batter the gap that may result.

[henrymstr]

When fitting the stock to the tang, leave a small gap between the wood and metal. It should fit tight where it slides up on the inside, but a paper thin gap on the outside where u can see. When the gun is closed, it forces pressure on the wood. Leave a gap and it should fix the problem. You could also reinforce the wood that slides up inside using glass bedding. Pm me with any questions. Good luck.

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