Violin Forum/Message Board

Jack H. · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:57 am Post subject: Worm Holes

what is the best method of dealing with worm holes when it is not an option to make patches or replacement wood.
In the past I have filled them in with wood dust and glue, but I am becomming concerned with rattles and buzzes that might occur if even the smallest amount of filler comes loose.

Looking for other options.
I have bass with an area of around 2"x5" with a lot of beatle tracks. Should I just leave them opened and exposed?

What would you do if replacing the wood is just not an option.

Jack

jessupe goldastini · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject:

its a sin ,but

C.P.E.S...wood based epoxy

google it.....

2 types...

FiddleDoug · Member Joined: 08 Sep 2007 Posts: 227 Location: Hilton, NY

First thing is to make sure that there are no active bugs still alive. I've heard that X-rays are one way to go with this. Don't have any personal experience with repairing worm damage. Is this exterior, or interior damage?
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Jack H. · Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:50 am Post subject: Re: Worm holes

John Cadd · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:54 am Post subject:

This is a late post but if you have a smaller instrument the best way to make sure there are no live bugs chewing away inside is to take off all the strings.Wrap it up well in cling film and put it in the freezer for a day (or two). For a double bass check the " very large freezer "stores.
I suppose at the extreme you might use one of the plumber sprays that will freeze water in a pipe for emergency leaks.Seems a bit drastic though. One important fact is that woodworm like wood with a certain amount of moisture.You can look that up.Even if wood is treated ----if it has the moisture they will tuck in. One good reason to never store a violin at ground level,as the air will be colder and more likely to condense water vapour.