TC lock crack repair ?

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Does anyone have success in repairing a Thompson center crack around the lock screw (opposite side from lock) ? I know TC is known for cracking here and have read lots of suggestions. But not read anything from a successful repair.
 
Every one I've ever repaired was 'successful' and usually involved nothing more than some Titebond 2 glue and clamping. For bad cracks, besides the glue drill through the crack and pin together with bamboo skewers/brass screws/threaded rod/etc etc. coated with the same Titebond 2
 
go to your local Chinese restaurant grab some food and ask for some chopsticks they make great repair pins split to size but are lousy to eat with compared to a fork. tooth picks work for thin area cracks a good glue is the key
 
bubba.50 gives great advice here. I've repaired many a crack in wood with nothing more than Titebond and a toothpick or bamboo skewer. It's a great fix for mis-drilled hole in guitars too.
God bless, and good luck:
Two Feathers
 
go to your local Chinese restaurant grab some food and ask for some chopsticks they make great repair pins split to size but are lousy to eat with compared to a fork. tooth picks work for thin area cracks a good glue is the key
Good idea.
If you grew up using chopsticks, I'm sure you'd have a different opinion. Those guys can really make them work.

I've got a TC with that same crack. I've been thinking I needed to do the TC fix for the problem - a long tang screw through to the trigger guard. Haven't done it yet - still working up the nerve to drill that cock-eyed threaded hole in the guard.
 
go to your local Chinese restaurant grab some food and ask for some chopsticks they make great repair pins split to size but are lousy to eat with compared to a fork. tooth picks work for thin area cracks a good glue is the key
You can buy a pack of 1/8"??? Bamboo skewers in the housewares section of any supermarket for about 2 bucks. There's always a bunch of them in my kitchen cupboards.
God bless:
Two Feathers
 
Good idea.
If you grew up using chopsticks, I'm sure you'd have a different opinion. Those guys can really make them work.

I've got a TC with that same crack. I've been thinking I needed to do the TC fix for the problem - a long tang screw through to the trigger guard. Haven't done it yet - still working up the nerve to drill that cock-eyed threaded hole in the guard.
I'm with on the "nerve" issue
 
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