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Locust from the start
TRACY:
Are you going to do dutchmans plug in that void or just leave it? Looks like its shaped up nicely from the first step. Great advice on dimensions and specs. Looking forward to the final product.
Tracy
THoward:
I'll work on reducing the thickness this weekend. Have to attend the Oregon Ducks Spring game tomorrow. Go Ducks! For me and those who do not know what a Dutchman's plug is please add to this post. I may have to do something since the hole is pretty big and right in the handle.
TRACY:
Sorry, it is a combination of fine saw dust and wood glue to fill in voids like the one in your handle area. You could also use two part epoxy to strengthen it if it seems to be a weak spot if you end up with a bendy handle at all.
Tracy
THoward:
Another problem has come up. I spent the afternoon taking material off in order to floor tiller and this little crack showed up. It is the worst near the picture but it seems to show up in a a few places at the same depth. Since Locust is not great in compression and this is near the belly, it seems bad. :( I was also not able to get the width as stated above. The options I see are to make this thing a bend through the handle and lower my draw weight to 40-45, a deer shooter, taking the crack out of the equation by making shavings of it. OR I can do nothing and see what happens. Any thoughts are appreciated.
TRACY:
Do you think super glue will work on the crack? Just keep filling it until wont take anymore. If that doesn't work, then go for the bendy handle design. Just a thought. Good luck.
Tracy
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