For stock repairs, I've used Brownells Acra-glas for years. The runny original stuff in the red box for cracks and such. I've been able to blow it down into a crack with an air hose/compressor. For bigger jobs, like joining two pieces as discussed here, the "gel" works well. Both types can be dyed. Both sand well also. The best way to make an "invisible" repair is to select the wood carefully, make your joint or seam as tight as possible, and clamp tightly. This is a toe repair I'm working on for a customer's M-12. The arrow points to the seam. It included fitting a new buttplate. Still needs a little finish work, but will be done Monday or so. Photo is a little fuzzy. Oh well.
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