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Post by skinny » January 28th, 2013, 5:39 pm

The learning curve continues......

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Post by Bougy Fan » January 28th, 2013, 5:41 pm

Superglue and then some wire

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Post by skinny » January 28th, 2013, 6:02 pm

Thank you......We'll wait and see. Great idea!

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Post by Bougy Fan » January 28th, 2013, 6:06 pm

Just use the superglue on the heartwood. It should heal itself but be careful in the future as it will always be weaker in that area.

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Post by skinny » January 28th, 2013, 6:34 pm

Bougy Fan wrote:Just use the superglue on the heartwood.

It probably needed some deadwood anyway

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Post by kcpoole » January 28th, 2013, 7:05 pm

Glue and wrap with grafting tape to support while it mends

Ken