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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Ink on February 09, 2014, 01:37:50 pm

Title: Worm damage question
Post by: Ink on February 09, 2014, 01:37:50 pm

I have a osage stave that has some minor worm damage in the working section of the limb. It's 1/8"x1/4" and all the way thru the stave from front to back. So is this stave going to need to be backed or will it be okay? I can always sinew it I guess.

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: Pat B on February 09, 2014, 01:43:44 pm

You might be able to put in a "Dutchman plug"  and leave that area a little stiff or fill the hole with fine saw dust and super glue. You should do the latter in sessions to eliminate voids. I think I'd cover the hole in the belly(back?) with masking tape first then work up to the back(front?).

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: Ink on February 09, 2014, 01:45:45 pm

hmmmm sounds like that would work. think i'll try the saw dust and glue

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: Pat B on February 09, 2014, 01:56:36 pm

Like I said, go slowly and build it up in stages. Look out for the fumes from the super glue as you go.

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: ohma2 on February 10, 2014, 12:52:44 pm

Second what pat said makes a good repair.but oh those fumes :-X

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: DuBois on February 20, 2014, 12:57:03 pm

fumes are annoying but are they actually dangerous?

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: ohma2 on February 20, 2014, 03:35:20 pm

Breath enough of them and your lungs will answer that question .seriously it all adds up, protect your lungs at all cost.

Title: Re: Worm damage question
Post by: DuBois on February 20, 2014, 04:24:39 pm

True! Will be more careful. Thanks