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Title: do over ???
Post by: rockkiller on December 27, 2019, 08:14:53 PM
Well its been awhile since I have built a bow , but it seems I have not forgot how to screw up ( one of my better god given abilities ). While routing out the top part of the form I had a opps and put a divot in it, It is almost a 1/16 deep.
Its a Kenny M fhlb design and has the bow back facing up , so I was wondering if I should redo template and form or since its the top half of form with airhose and galvanized strip if it would be ok??


Thanks for any help

Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: Mad Max on December 27, 2019, 08:31:19 PM
Put some tape on the side and mix up some smooth on and fill in the valleys, and file it back to smooth.
I heard that somewhere  :dunno:
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: Tim Finley on December 27, 2019, 08:37:24 PM
Use Bondo and sand it out with a thin flexible board about a foot long covered with sand paper.
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 27, 2019, 08:45:06 PM
I have used epoxy putty the kind you knead together ,pressed it in  & sanded and face the form with .040 glass before
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: skeaterbait on December 28, 2019, 05:59:21 AM
I have used bondo on all my forms. As Ritchie said, sand it smooth then glue on your laminate/glass or whatever bed you are going to use.
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: rockkiller on December 28, 2019, 07:32:40 AM
It being the top half of form, does it need something ( laminate) ?? I thought only the bottom needed a laminate on it and the top didnt because of the air hose. Or does the top need it because of my screw up?

Thanks again
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: kennym on December 28, 2019, 07:39:03 AM
It will work like it is but I'd bondo it just for peace of mind.  The air hose should take  care of that.
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 28, 2019, 08:20:47 AM
I think you be okay to. But the bondo wont hurt.
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: monterey on December 28, 2019, 11:01:14 AM
Quote from: Tim Finley on December 27, 2019, 08:37:24 PM
Use Bondo and sand it out with a thin flexible board about a foot long covered with sand paper.

That's what I do too.  Have also used plain wood filler if it's going to have a cover over it.

I divot every form every time!  :)  If you are careful you won't have a flat spot.  :)
Title: Re: do over ???
Post by: rockkiller on December 28, 2019, 07:00:15 PM
Thanks everyone for the help