What is still blackish material in the photos were some hollow spots left by the brittle wood Ive removed. I ve then filled them with glue and wood elm dust along with the crack, which is still visible but managed, as I could, to make the glue get in there. I was dubious about splitting it open. Would you suggest to be better removing more wood and go a little deeper? I hope to be as precise in making the patches, thank you for your time