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Title: Question about Spalted Maple
Post by: nashoba on January 10, 2016, 08:00:00 PM

Can anybody tell me if there is anything special that needs to be done with spalted maple vaneers in a glass backed long bow?  What do I do with all the little pin knots and small voids in the wood?  Do I just coat with smooth-on as I would with any other material or do I need to address the pin knots and voids first?
Thanks!

Title: Re: Question about Spalted Maple
Post by: Mad Max on January 10, 2016, 08:16:00 PM

Clear glass on both sides?

Just make sure you get enough smooth-on in the voids.

Title: Re: Question about Spalted Maple
Post by: nashoba on January 10, 2016, 08:42:00 PM

Yes clear glass on both sides. Does the extra smooth on remain clear after curing ? I built a osage bow years ago that had a small knot and the area turned white just trying to avoid that again.

Title: Re: Question about Spalted Maple
Post by: mikkekeswick on January 11, 2016, 02:43:00 AM

If you have a thick spot of glue then yes it will crack and turn white.
How bad are your lams? Do you have enough room to sand them down flat?

Title: Re: Question about Spalted Maple
Post by: nashoba on January 11, 2016, 08:46:00 AM

I haven't made the lams yet I was thinking that I should grind them to around .030 any suggestions would be appreciated.