KKlowell Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 This is the piece I made for my wife for our anniversary. I decided that I would do some filing on it tonight, but when I picked it up I noticed that it seemed to be flexing far too easily. Closer inspection revealed this crack that goes all the way across the back of it and almost entirely through. I think I'll try to fix it with some Titebond wood glue tomorrow and hold it in place with some small clamps...and a lot of hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Looks to me like you should be able to glue that . You probably will not even notice it when you are done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKlowell Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I sure hope so. I am curious how it cracked though...I know it wasn't cracked when she got it, and I know it didn't crack when I was working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Looks like it should go back together fairly well. I would try CA glue though. The thin stuff should run into the crack and give you a stronger repair. Just my opinion. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blights69 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 I also think that will glue back and hold especially so if you are going to glue a backer to it afterwards as well and as Wayne said I would use a real thin glue to allow it to run right down into the cracked area. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Yea let it run down inside.should hold great,Then your backerboard.You'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Looks like it should go back together fairly well. I would try CA glue though. The thin stuff should run into the crack and give you a stronger repair. Just my opinion. Good luck. I agree with Wayne about using CA glue. I think you will be able to fix it okay so don't worry. WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Ithink you can save it, Ken ...Should look fine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 This is the piece I made for my wife for our anniversary. I decided that I would do some filing on it tonight, but when I picked it up I noticed that it seemed to be flexing far too easily. Closer inspection revealed this crack that goes all the way across the back of it and almost entirely through. I think I'll try to fix it with some Titebond wood glue tomorrow and hold it in place with some small clamps...and a lot of hoping. Because of the irregular shape ,I'd use rubber bands to squeeze it back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleApple Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 Just a tip you may already be aware of... Place your glue of choice on the top & use your shop-vac underneath the piece to pull the glue down & through the crack and then clamp. KKlowell and WayneMahler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 (edited) My guess as to why, that was a weak spot in the wood and when a lot was scrolled away it was even weaker. It split right along a grain line. It happens. Could have already had a small internal crack, but with all the other wood as before cutting there was more support so you wouldn't notice. Edited March 22, 2017 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 What is the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKlowell Posted March 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 What is the wood? 5/8" Cherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 cherry is famous cracking during or after a project is finished. Especially if it is exceptionally dry. Like the others, I don't figure you'll have any issues puttin' it back together. Be careful with your clamp pressure. Try elmers glue. I've been usin' their new wood glue, & like it better than tb. Just a tip, next time you cut a project like this with the cuts tight together, start in the center & work out. Cut a couple rounds & then move to someplace else on the project. In my experience, if there is a crack starting you can't see, or it's following the grain, leaving it alone awhile will let it settle down & be takin' the constant saw work. Sometimes goin' to a little smaller blade & slowing your speed down helps, too. jmo. KKlowell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 For a fix like this, I would use CA glue also. Use the thin type, it will seep down into the crack in the wood better then any other type of glue. You can buy special tips that fit onto the original tip of the glue bottle, they are fine pointed so you can apply the glue to an exact spot. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I bet by now, you have this all repaired and found you had no need for worry. It also looks like a grain separation and that does happen. It is a really nice piece and because it is for an anniversary of yours,you want it perfect.. After gluing it, it is most likely 'as good as new' , so they say Dick heppnerguy SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKlowell Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Just a tip you may already be aware of... Place your glue of choice on the top & use your shop-vac underneath the piece to pull the glue down & through the crack and then clamp. I did not know that trick...so thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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