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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Bamboo flaw
« 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
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: Bamboo flaw
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: Bamboo flaw
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2017, 06:26:18 pm »
Ok good it is just through the skin
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Offline PatM

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Re: Bamboo flaw
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2017, 06:26:42 pm »
Also depends where in the limb it is.
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Offline Lee Lobbestael

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Re: Bamboo flaw
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2017, 07:05:45 pm »
It's about two inches from the fade
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Offline Bryce

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Re: Bamboo flaw
« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2017, 07:08:28 pm »
Just scrape it off when you remove the outer rind
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Offline bubby

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Re: Bamboo flaw
« Reply #6 on: January 17, 2017, 11:17:58 pm »
The way you describe it you should be good
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