PETEREK
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Previously known as cCasper TFG
I would just use super glue. That bond should never break, and it wont expand a noticeable amount. And you can keep that sweet wooden splitter. Easy, cheap, effective; super glue.
EDIT: Don't use a lot though, if it oozes out of the edges of the connector it could get pretty ugly.
EDIT: Don't use a lot though, if it oozes out of the edges of the connector it could get pretty ugly.