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Mustang1964s
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Top Bow Rivit

Post by Mustang1964s » Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:17 am

I have a top bow issue that I am not sure just how to fix.
The wood has broken. Now I am trying to find ideas on how to fix, with limited talent and tools.
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Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Steve B.
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Re: Top Bow Rivit

Post by Original Smith » Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:46 am

The only way to do it correctly is to replace the wood. Then drill the hole for the semi tubular rivet to hold it in.
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Re: Top Bow Rivit

Post by Jack Putnam, in Ohio » Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:22 am

It looks like both bows are broken.
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Re: Top Bow Rivit

Post by Mustang1964s » Wed Aug 21, 2019 1:59 pm

I would not be surprised.
The plan is to replace the wood.
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