Title: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 05, 2020, 05:07:24 PM
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 05, 2020, 05:07:24 PM
I have a small chip/splinter on a box call rail. Call maker told me to use 5 minute epoxy and toothpick to apply under splinter. Sand if needed with 320. Has anyone made any small similar repairs?
Ben
Ben
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: paboxcall on July 05, 2020, 05:12:55 PM
Post by: paboxcall on July 05, 2020, 05:12:55 PM
I had a small crack start on the left edge of the paddle on a production short box. Took 220 grit and sanded that crack out of the paddle, no harm.
I would think the suggested repair would work. Was the split from damage or a check that developed in the wood grain?
I would think the suggested repair would work. Was the split from damage or a check that developed in the wood grain?
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 05, 2020, 05:31:50 PM
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 05, 2020, 05:31:50 PM
The box was purchased second hand and I believe damage was from misuse. Damage is on right rail kinda on inside as rail edge rolls over. Thanks for feedback.
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: paboxcall on July 05, 2020, 05:59:55 PM
Post by: paboxcall on July 05, 2020, 05:59:55 PM
Probably already know this but just keep the sanding you do off the rail edge itself. Good luck, let us know how it works for you.
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 05, 2020, 06:42:46 PM
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 05, 2020, 06:42:46 PM
I will post how it works out this week.
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 07, 2020, 01:21:53 PM
Post by: HuntMD75 on July 07, 2020, 01:21:53 PM
Update- It worked great!! I followed call makers instructions using a toothpick and 5 minute epoxy placing a tiny bit of epoxy under splinter/chip and let it dry overnight. I just completed sanding it with 320 and you can't even tell it was done. I also don't notice any difference in sound comparing both sides. I taped around spot so I didn't get any epoxy on any other parts including top of rail.
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: paboxcall on July 07, 2020, 02:03:07 PM
Post by: paboxcall on July 07, 2020, 02:03:07 PM
:z-winnersmiley:
Good deal!
Good deal!
Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: outdoors on July 07, 2020, 02:16:45 PM
Post by: outdoors on July 07, 2020, 02:16:45 PM
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Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: sbbow on July 08, 2020, 08:51:56 AM
Post by: sbbow on July 08, 2020, 08:51:56 AM
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Title: Re: Thoughts on repairing rail on box call
Post by: Tom007 on July 12, 2020, 11:34:46 AM
Post by: Tom007 on July 12, 2020, 11:34:46 AM
Great job