Inner/Outer Rim Separation

[Vince Mrykalo]

> Date:          Mon, 06 Nov 1995 20:52:14 -0700 (MST)
> the inner and outer rim have separated around the entire perimeter of
> the rim. So much for "life-time" warranties.

> 3.  If the rim failure is the result of post-manufacture stress, should it be
> clamped after regluing or should it remain unclamped with the epoxy filling
> the void?

I would think that the best thing you can do long term is fill the void.
Don't bother with clamping. I've seen this on older Baldwins when
they used to make their outer rims as well as their inner rims out of
maple, as well as with lesser makes.

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