Stock tear out repair

I recently tried to mix some Black Walnut file dust with Gorilla glue to fill voids but it was still "rubbery" when dry. Is there another mixture I should use?? Thanks in advance.....................Chawbeef

titebond wood glue.

Epoxy and wood sanding dust.

On small issues you can fill the void with sawdust then soak with super glue. A spritz of accelerator and it is done.

I like Loctite Professional. It dries hard and clear. I use it on self bow fixes in the same fashion you are attempting on a stock.

chawbeef said:

I recently tried to mix some Black Walnut file dust with Gorilla glue to fill voids but it was still "rubbery" when dry. Is there another mixture I should use?? Thanks in advance.....................Chawbeef

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Did you happen to save the tear out piece? Usually easiest to work the original piece(s) back into the stock wood. Without the missing piece, I’ll use a mix of something like Acraglas, dye and sawdust for a patch, but like any other patch it will be visible. Reason I prefer an epoxy like Acraglas for ‘patches’ is because it sticks to itself once cured and you can build it up in layers, while it can be very difficult to build up most wood glues in layers.

I use Elmer's glue for just about everything that needs to hold together forever. ( accept plastics ) Gorilla glue, super glue, all just try to duplicate good old Elmer's.
One thing about super glue and accelerator. You can sometimes get a 'blushing' effect from the accelerator in what ever your finish stain, paint, etc., is when you apply it over that area. It can leave unwanted swirls and streaks. I have had it happen once and that was enough for me.
But that was my experience.
Tripp

Thanks all for the replies..............Chawbeef

Glues like Elmers White that dry clear has worked the best for me with walnut dust. That is and old trick my shop teacher taught in high school. The glue needs to dry hard and clear to match the patch made with the original walnut dust to the wood.