how big of a chip in a blade should be filled?

[seanmulvy83 0]

Hi guys I got a one95 a few days ago after I broke my dolo dd. I used it for the first time today in practice and it already got a small chip. I want to keep this stick as long as possible, and was wondering if I should fill this chip with epoxy. btw its on the back of the blade

Heres two pictures:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/716/37218757.jpg/

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/703/98955375.jpg/

[ponder 0]

Looks like nothing to me, that is a tiny, tiny scratch, personally I only bust out the epoxy for deep gouges.

[english15x 3]

I think your safe to just keep playing with it.

[interpathway 9]

You'll be alright as is. The general rule of thumb is to fill/bond when the protective clear coat or lacquer has been chipped, which would expose the fiber to moisture. If there's a chance of that occurring, the bonding up the chip IMO is necessary.

[TheHerminator22 0]

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it too much

[MatthewRoach7 130]

So just for the sake of convo. What would you fill it with? Where would you purchase something like this?

[ponder 0]

So just for the sake of convo. What would you fill it with? Where would you purchase something like this?

For a deep gouge on a blade (generally from skate-cuts) I use a 2 part epoxy, just go to your local hardware store and tell them what you're using it for, they'll suggest a good brand. I use J-B Weld epoxy, but I'm sure many different brands will do. Basically I rough up the gouge a little so that the epoxy will stick better (either with a knife or sandpaper), then get it very clean/dust-free, mix up the epoxy, fill the gouge, let it dry overnight, then sand it down so that it's level with the rest of the blade with a fine grit sandpaper. Works well, definitely extends the life of damaged blades.

Haven't had to do this since switching to an Easton ST though, the blade is an absolute tank and gets nothing but superficial scratches no matter how badly I abuse it. I do tape up my blades really well though, fully taped from heel to over the toe with nice thick Renfrew tape, which prevents a lot of gouges in the first place.

[interpathway 9]

JB Weld +1.

Has worked magic patching the carbon on my Easton S15s too...