+1 on the avoid gorilla glue

Putting water on a stock for any reason should be avoided as well tho I understand that some strippers need a rinse. Like KYJon says the wood will return to its normal if just left alone for a while. Seems like glas cloth is a bit much and I'd think a PITA to use since acraglas has the chipped up stuff to mix in.

Bedding tangs is pretty much an SOP activity on every new stock for me.

JMO of course

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