[31610]

Well not all went well on this one it’s a shame had some cool grain. Treeman told me it’s called included bark . He told me it’s because bark got in between the two branches and could not bond together . I had this a couple times but first time I took pics . Something to watch out for . Good job I started two.

 

[NSFC]

Sorry for your loss. Better now before you got too attached to the little guy. Inner bark never heard of that before but it makes sense now. Thanks for showing me this. Now I can say that I learned something today. Be safe and stay positive buddy.

 

[nick.amodio.5]

Maybe you can glue it back in place then cut it down the middle and make a core for it so you would still be able to use the wood.

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[31610]

Ya it sucks but it’s all good I have two palm swells for another day . I have a walnut one one the go so something keep me busy. If u look at the pic it looked just the same so this fork might be firewood to . I will have to see

 

[31610]

Maybe you can glue it back in place then cut it down the middle and make a core for it so you would still be able to use the wood.
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I thought about that but that's pretty labour intensive lol . I tried matching the piece back but it's not going to fit well without messing around . I just get a different fork . Thanks man I will still save it in the scrap box who knows I could always try it sometime

 

[Ibojoe]

Tough luck buddy. I hate when that happens. Usually on the prettiest ones. Just keep on going my friend.

 

[31610]

Tough luck buddy. I hate when that happens. Usually on the prettiest ones. Just keep on going my friend.

ya not my first let down Joe think I had 4 now . I have a sweet little black walnut one that's shaping up nice

 

[31610]

Well while I am on the topic here is a few more that’s failed on me . U may think u have a solid fork but until u test u might have a time bomb . Always test them out

 

[Old Iowan]

I'm thinking you could save it by pinning the 2 pieces together with a piece of 1/2" steel rod.......Or not :what: :hmm: :iono: :huh:

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

Ya it sucks but it's all good I have two palm swells for another day . I have a walnut one one the go so something keep me busy. If u look at the pic it looked just the same so this fork might be firewood to . I will have to see

I've got a couple forks like this. I took some of the bark off and banded it up for BB's, but I'm glad to know that's a weak point. I'll stay away from the heavy bands

 

[31610]

I'm thinking you could save it by pinning the 2 pieces together with a piece of 1/2" steel rod.......Or not :what: :hmm: :iono: :huh:

probably easier just cut my losses hop on quads get a new one . But it's thick enough to saw in half and make some swells

 

[31610]

Ya it sucks but it's all good I have two palm swells for another day . I have a walnut one one the go so something keep me busy. If u look at the pic it looked just the same so this fork might be firewood to . I will have to see

I've got a couple forks like this. I took some of the bark off and banded it up for BB's, but I'm glad to know that's a weak point. I'll stay away from the heavy bands

had a funny look so I made a wish and it really did not take a lot to split it . Careful Mike

 

[Void]

It is better to take the chance then to always wonder how it would have worked out...
That is something I heard once, I didn't know they were talking about slingshots.
Thanks for sharing this.

 

[31610]

No problem fella !

 

[Sharker]

Yes its very weak part. I learned it, when I worked as a gardener. Lucky that cracks before shooting. Such kind slabs are good for laminating .

 

[hoggy]

that sucks, but better at the sander than in your hand

 

[mattwalt]

Thats a downer.

Guess its salvageable - but like you said its a hack.

 

[Ordo]

All those corpses... RIP.

 

[devils son in law]

Dammit! It always happens to the prettiest ones, huh?

 

[urbanshooter]

Ouch! Heartbreaking to see that happen... But I guess you'll now have parts for something else... Some guys like Tony (fearnforks) seem to put some of the most gorgeous frames together using bits and bobs of cut-offs. I never believe good wood ever goes to waste... maybe they might not be what we originally intended but they still have a destiny to become something...