Gary,

I am trying to build a Gene Langdon style Philadelphia Chair and have a question about repairing cracks in the 16/4 mohogany I received from Steve Wall Lumber.  After roughing out the back legs I am disappointed to find several one to two inch long cracks in the top portion of one leg.  I would like to know if there is a way to repair these before I proceed.  Has anyone tried with success under similar circumstances?

I’m thinking about soaking each crack ( barely the width of a cotton denim thread at this point) with thinned hide glue and clamping under light pressure.  Would super glue or thinned Titebond II be better?

I have another piece of 16/4 that looks check free so I’m prepared to simply cut another pair of back legs.  I hate to throw away a $50 piece of wood if it can be suitably repaired.

Thanks, Lee Ransom