On Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:28:04 GMT, "Leon"
wrote:


"Greg Esres" wrote in message
roups.com...
I have a door jamb that is split where the bottom hinge was screwed
into the jamb. My initial thought was to trace an outline of a piece
of replacement wood over the cracked portion, cut it out, and then
slide in the replacement piece.

However, for strength, I'd want to glue it and I'm thinking that
sliding it in would scrape off the glue. Undersizing it would make
the joint weak. There probably isn't room on the backside of the jamb
for a sister board.

There's probably a simple solution...hints?

Thanks


Put glue in the split and clamp to close the split. The wood should not
resplit in that location.




Might add... Use yellow woodworking glue. See if the clamp (without
glue) will close the gap--if not remove the hinge. Work the glue into
the crack with a toothpick or blow through a drinking straw. Clamp
for 24 hours. The glued joint will be stronger than the wood itself!