Crushed between truck bed and cooler real mad about it had this thing a long time. But can it be fixed and stay reliable?
Posted by TemporaryCow6925
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danbo2727 on
I’d find an old aluminum Tennis Racket at a thrift store & unstring it.
Then add the mesh from your broken net & build my own.
footballingroin on
I did a similar thing jumping across a brook and landing on my net a few years ago. I took Dacron backing and a strong glue, wrapped the backing all around the broken section. I had an overlap of about three inches on either side of the break. Once done I covered it in thin layers of glue until it was rock solid. Make sure to pull the backing really tight and you wrap it.
Edit: Due to the location it might be a bit more difficult, but still possible. Good luck.
Anhizer on
Probably better off posting this on a woodworking sub- I would try wood glue and clamping it. They might give a more complete answer. Also may want to try and reinforce it with a dowel. Good luck
Puzzleheaded_Gene909 on
Wood glue? Splint on outside then paracord wrap over?
Delicious_Limit1579 on
Yes but just buy a new one
BadAdviceBot77 on
You can fix it with epoxy and a pin, but would be way cheaper and less hassle to buy a new one unless this one has sentimental value
MattManSD on
I’d glue and Screw. Won’t be as pretty, should still work
CornDog_Jesus on
Titebond and a clamp. You’ll be good as new.
pulledpork247 on
Glue it and screw it.
don00000 on
Wood glue and clamp will be sufficient
Freedom35plan on
Anything can be fixed bud. The real question is, should it be fixed?
badgerstrider on
While some are saying wood glue, I would go one step further and use epoxy instead. It’s fully waterproof (submersible). Titebond 3 is “waterproof” and the only wood glue you should consider but given the net is used in wet conditions epoxy would be better. I would also consider using a screw to help it. If there is enough depth you could screw it and then put a wood insert over the screw head to cover it up so that it looks better.
Princeps94 on
Titebond glue and painter tape. Clamp likely will not fit there, it’s an awkward angle. Tape should be fine. More reinforcement could be had by drilling a hole and pegging it too but id try the glue / tape first.
BeyondTheRoadYT on
I’m a woodworker. It can be fixed. The joint wood glue makes is stronger than the wood if it’s done right. Everything needs to align perfectly for wood glue to work. Titebond 3 is one of the water resistant glues.
Otherwise there are many other methods to fix it. Some already mentioned.
I’m in the office now and can’t type much. If you need more info let me know.
SantaforGrownups1 on
Glue it and screw it, but I would use a stainless steel screw and counter sink it. You don’t want a screw head putting a hole in your waders.
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I’d find an old aluminum Tennis Racket at a thrift store & unstring it.
Then add the mesh from your broken net & build my own.
I did a similar thing jumping across a brook and landing on my net a few years ago. I took Dacron backing and a strong glue, wrapped the backing all around the broken section. I had an overlap of about three inches on either side of the break. Once done I covered it in thin layers of glue until it was rock solid. Make sure to pull the backing really tight and you wrap it.
Edit: Due to the location it might be a bit more difficult, but still possible. Good luck.
Probably better off posting this on a woodworking sub- I would try wood glue and clamping it. They might give a more complete answer. Also may want to try and reinforce it with a dowel. Good luck
Wood glue? Splint on outside then paracord wrap over?
Yes but just buy a new one
You can fix it with epoxy and a pin, but would be way cheaper and less hassle to buy a new one unless this one has sentimental value
I’d glue and Screw. Won’t be as pretty, should still work
Titebond and a clamp. You’ll be good as new.
Glue it and screw it.
Wood glue and clamp will be sufficient
Anything can be fixed bud. The real question is, should it be fixed?
While some are saying wood glue, I would go one step further and use epoxy instead. It’s fully waterproof (submersible). Titebond 3 is “waterproof” and the only wood glue you should consider but given the net is used in wet conditions epoxy would be better. I would also consider using a screw to help it. If there is enough depth you could screw it and then put a wood insert over the screw head to cover it up so that it looks better.
Titebond glue and painter tape. Clamp likely will not fit there, it’s an awkward angle. Tape should be fine. More reinforcement could be had by drilling a hole and pegging it too but id try the glue / tape first.
I’m a woodworker. It can be fixed. The joint wood glue makes is stronger than the wood if it’s done right. Everything needs to align perfectly for wood glue to work. Titebond 3 is one of the water resistant glues.
Otherwise there are many other methods to fix it. Some already mentioned.
I’m in the office now and can’t type much. If you need more info let me know.
Glue it and screw it, but I would use a stainless steel screw and counter sink it. You don’t want a screw head putting a hole in your waders.