I am in the process of making a wooden "T" dolly out of treated 2x4's that will support up to 160 pounds. In the process of installing lag bolts which will anchor the "T" together, I seem to have split the wood in one place around the anchor bolts. I drilled pilot holes in both pieces, but I don't think the holes were quite deep enough in the split piece. I'm hoping there is a way I can just glue or even clamp the split or area around the split and the strength will be maintained. In fact, I have placed a stainless clamp around the split area temporarily. Will this clamp be sufficient, should I glue it, or ?. I'd appreciate any suggestions in this regard.
Thanks, Alfred