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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: cook1536 on March 31, 2012, 12:30:28 am

Title: Split in Bamboo Shaft
Post by: cook1536 on March 31, 2012, 12:30:28 am

So I am new to bowmaking, just posted a pic of my first one now I am trying to learn arrow making. I have river cane drying in the basement however i went to Lowes and bought a bamboo garden stake to practice. I spent the evening straightening and sanding the nodes. I noticed cracks on 2 of the nodes. Are these fixable or is this shaft worthless?

Title: Re: Split in Bamboo Shaft
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2012, 01:10:16 am

Put a drop of super glue and clamp it enough to close the crack. That is a drying crack that runs with the grain and shouldn't be a problem. If you are still concerned, break it or use it for a tomato stake.  ;)

Title: Re: Split in Bamboo Shaft
Post by: cook1536 on March 31, 2012, 01:27:44 am

No concern at all, thanks for the info Pat B.

Title: Re: Split in Bamboo Shaft
Post by: Fred Arnold on April 01, 2012, 04:02:58 am

Just a tip. Bamboo shavings are a really tough substance, almost like fiberglass. when you lay a bead of superglue down the cracked area, use a small sheet of 100 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the area immediately around the crack pushing the remnants into the crack. Makes a perfect weld.