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Holy Vine Maple
bentstick54:
That is definitely a challenging stave. I agree with flaking off any of the dead wood around the knot hole then filling the cracks with a thin superglue. Superglue will soak into the cracks deeper and fill them good in my experience.Use multiple applications to give each time to soak in as deep as it can, then keep adding until the cracks are full.
I would also follow Pappys advice and wrap on both ends of the knot hole.
Good luck and keep us posted.
medicinewheel:
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In my experience wiping with aceton can support this process.
Yes, good luck with this stave!
JW_Halverson:
That stave has more than enough character issues to make a brave bowyer pause! Never let good sense or caution get in your way, friend. Get after it!!!
And keep posting progress pics. Some of us can't read and just wanna look at the pretty pictures.
WhistlingBadger:
That is really cool. I hope you can make it work.
Burnsie:
I've had good luck filling voids (not that big though) with "Total Boat" flexible epoxy. I make a little dam around it with clay or play-dough and over fill it, then rasp down and shape as needed.
You could still keep the through hole for character as well. The Total Boat has qualities that makes it grab/adhere into the wood strongly while still having some give - adds strength to the area.
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