Glueing a crack

[Denny]

How to / Should I fix a hairline crack?

Like Jem said, but I wouldn’t bother opening the crack, the glue will penetrate it, as long as the crack is tight. Being that it is a tenon, the esternal pressuse should keep it together. FYI Cookstown Ironwood more prone to cracking then Blackwood.

How to repair a cracked barrel?

Yes, Cathy and Rob are spot-on here - forgot to mention that you should fill the crack, not force it closed again. See Terry’s site for details on this. A good-working method of filling the crack is as follows: Place a broad line of epoxy or superglue on the crack. Superglue might be better for that as it’s not as tenacious as epoxy glue. Close the barrel on one side (with your hand’s inner surface for example) and suck on the other side. This draws the glue into the crack. Clear off excess g…