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I stupidly neglected to pre-drill a hole before nailing into a thin bit of wood, causing a small (hairline, inch each way) split.
I believe it needs only a cosmetic repair - and it would be hard to clamp, putting me off expanding glues.
The nail needs to stay in place, but not be glued in place.
Should I use filler, or glue?
If it is not enough concern to make it worth replacing, put a little filler in it.
If the nail is holding this thin piece in place I would use wood glue over filler, filler may not hold the split together where wood glue would.
