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Offline Jakesnyder

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Sugar maple stave question...
« 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.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Sugar maple stave question...
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Sugar maple stave question...
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2021, 02:08:29 pm »
Those are natural inclusions, they shouldn't be a problem,
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Re: Sugar maple stave question...
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2021, 02:23:05 pm »
No problem. :)
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Sugar maple stave question...
« Reply #4 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.
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Offline dylanholderman

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Re: Sugar maple stave question...
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2021, 09:07:01 pm »
i started on sugar maple and would just ignore them
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