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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Lee Lobbestael on January 17, 2017, 06:05:53 pm

Title: Bamboo flaw
Post by: Lee Lobbestael on January 17, 2017, 06:05:53 pm

So there is a small gouge in the bamboo of the bamboo osage I just glued up. Not sure if it was there when I got it or not. It is very small just through the top layer or skin of the bamboo. My photo bucket isn't behaving so I can't post a pic. Can bamboo handle a scratch like this? Thanks for all the help on this bow so far. I will definitely post the bow here if and when is done

Title: Re: Bamboo flaw
Post by: Dances with squirrels on January 17, 2017, 06:20:56 pm

If it is only scratched through the rind/skin, no problem. If it reaches deeper.... by way of scratch, dent, bruise..... the likelihood that it creates a serious problem is increased... degree depends on severity.

Title: Re: Bamboo flaw
Post by: Lee Lobbestael on January 17, 2017, 06:26:18 pm

Ok good it is just through the skin

Title: Re: Bamboo flaw
Post by: PatM on January 17, 2017, 06:26:42 pm

Also depends where in the limb it is.

Title: Re: Bamboo flaw
Post by: Lee Lobbestael on January 17, 2017, 07:05:45 pm

It's about two inches from the fade

Title: Re: Bamboo flaw
Post by: Bryce on January 17, 2017, 07:08:28 pm

Just scrape it off when you remove the outer rind

Title: Re: Bamboo flaw
Post by: bubby on January 17, 2017, 11:17:58 pm

The way you describe it you should be good