Thoughts on repairing rail on box call

[HuntMD75]

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

[paboxcall]

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?

[HuntMD75]

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.

[paboxcall]

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.

[HuntMD75]

I will post how it works out this week.

[HuntMD75]

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.

[paboxcall]

 

Good deal!

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[sbbow]

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[Tom007]

Great job