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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jakesnyder on June 22, 2021, 11:34:06 am

Title: Sugar maple stave question...
Post by: Jakesnyder on June 22, 2021, 11:34:06 am

So this stave had the bark removed when it would peel right off. It has these 2 little gouges in it. It's hard to explain but it is how the tree grew not man made cuts. They are too deep to stand out. Should I try chasing a ring or will they be just fine? The biggest one is maybe 1/8in long and maybe a little less than that deep.

Title: Re: Sugar maple stave question...
Post by: Pat B on June 22, 2021, 01:02:33 pm

If they are natural they should be OK. If it would make it feel better just fill them with super glue.

Title: Re: Sugar maple stave question...
Post by: Eric Krewson on June 22, 2021, 02:08:29 pm

Those are natural inclusions, they shouldn't be a problem,

Title: Re: Sugar maple stave question...
Post by: bownarra on June 22, 2021, 02:23:05 pm

No problem. :)

Title: Re: Sugar maple stave question...
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 22, 2021, 03:11:18 pm

I built a half dozen Sugar Maple bows a few years back. Some had those little holes. I did as Pat suggested and filled with super glue. No problems at all.

Title: Re: Sugar maple stave question...
Post by: dylanholderman on June 22, 2021, 09:07:01 pm

i started on sugar maple and would just ignore them