I have found that cracks are usually the result of a Cause. What ever the Cause, unless you remove it, the crack will appear again.
DIY projects are fine and I have encouraged many a caller to do so in order to keep the budget in balance. Keith, your tutorial is well thought out and delivered. It will work as you have stated. Thank you for sharing.
Like CJO, I have fixed many a broken stock from Beretta, Browning, Winchester, etc....wood selection and lay out of grain flow are imperative to longevity of life for a gunstock.
Zumkopf, I am willing to advise you. Send me pictures of your broken gunstock. I will give you free counsel.
