Can I still use this blade?

[haru1522]

I accidentally drop the roller on my blade and now it has a small hole can I still use this blade

 

[Kouba]

I think you can . It never happend to my so I dont know the consequences. I might be a little worried when glueing a new rubber on it that it would create a bubble . So I think It would be best for you to do more investigating before applying rubber on it , maybe go ask to your local shop or somebody that realy understand it . Have a nice day

 

[codebop]

It's fine

 

[John_]

You can get get bigger holes from wood tearing off when peeling rubbers and still make no difference to playing. This is nothing.

 

[Crillo]

Nothing to worry about. Just glue new rubbers and have fun!

 

[Conehead]

Agree - no issue with that small hole.

 

[Lazer]

Just take a tiny bit of sawdust, mix it with wood glue fix it like you would a hole in a wall. Make sure you clean the surface before the glue dries. This will give price of mind but you might as well leave it as is…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[PhoenixTT]

That ding will severely impact your development. It's also illegal to use in clubs, and maybe local police laws. So you NEED to get rid of it. Fortunately for you I have been looking to add that blade to my collection. Happy for you to post it to me (at your cost). Thank you ;-) (But seriously, you won't even notice it when playing).

 

[SDC]

It's easily fixable. Put a drop of water on it, a lint free rag over it and use an iron until the rag is dry. The wood will return to its original state or almost. Might need a couple of tries.

 

[Lazer]

It's easily fixable. Put a drop of water on it, a lint free rag over it and use an iron until the rag is dry. The wood will return to its original state or almost. Might need a couple of tries.

I wouldn’t do this, big risk for warping…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[SDC]

I wouldn’t do this, big risk for warping…

Cheers
L-zr

If you say so...

 

[Liquid Sky]

The method hipnotic described is very recommendable.
I have done it a 100 times with amazing results. Never ever has a blade warped.

I wonder from which experience are you talking? @Lazer

 

[plunder]

yes do it like @hipnotic and @Liquid Sky !!

 

[haru1522]

Hi just want to update that I just glue 2 new rubbers and it plays like normal no performance drop

 

[haru1522]

Just want to write some more review:
Switch from Dhs h3 blue sponge 40d + 2 seamoon layer I feel bluegrip c2 works better for me as I lack the power to hit through the h3 sponge and with c2 I feel really balance between power and control still generate enough quality ball

 

[Lazer]

The method hipnotic described is very recommendable.
I have done it a 100 times with amazing results. Never ever has a blade warped.

I wonder from which experience are you talking? @Lazer

I have done this many times with dings, never with a blade. I would never ever do this. There is always tension in several pieces of wood glued together even in a big slug. Water and heat are two worst component to attenuate the situation…
You go ahead do this… it’s your blade. Heck it could be warped already and you didn’t realize it…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[SDC]

I gave the OP the most sensible solution to the problem, do you think I would give this advice if I haven't done it hundreds of times and it wasn't completely safe? It's easy to do, and the repair will be imperceptible if he ever wants to sell the blade. He can take the advice from someone who actually does this for a living, or he can listen to all the other random "experts" in here, that's his choice.

 

[Lazer]

I gave the OP the most sensible solution to the problem, do you think I would give this advice if I haven't done it hundreds of times and it wasn't completely safe? It's easy to do, and the repair will be imperceptible if he ever wants to sell the blade. He can take the advice from someone who actually does this for a living, or he can listen to all the other random "experts" in here, that's his choice.

Really, no way I would expose my blades to this I fixed enough dings for this, used it all the on my own and others boats. You will need some real heat and wet cloth for this. The steam will creep into the pores and maybe even between the layers and depending on the glue resolve it… But to OP go ahead it’s your blade…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[SDC]

Steam on the iron is off, it takes 5 to 10 seconds to do. You are speaking so confidently about something you have never done, but again, you are the "expert"...

 

[riemsesy]

The method hipnotic described is very recommendable.
I have done it a 100 times with amazing results. Never ever has a blade warped.

I wonder from which experience are you talking? @Lazer

You should take care of your blades more. It’s not common to have that many holes / dings in a blade
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