Question about Spalted Maple

[nashoba]

Can anybody tell me if there is anything special that needs to be done with spalted maple vaneers in a glass backed long bow?  What do I do with all the little pin knots and small voids in the wood?  Do I just coat with smooth-on as I would with any other material or do I need to address the pin knots and voids first?
Thanks!

[Mad Max]

Clear glass on both sides?

Just make sure you get enough smooth-on in the voids.

[nashoba]

Yes clear glass on both sides. Does the extra smooth on remain clear after curing ? I built a osage bow years ago that had a small knot and the area turned white just trying to avoid that again.

[mikkekeswick]

If you have a thick spot of glue then yes it will crack and turn white.
How bad are your lams? Do you have enough room to sand them down flat?

[nashoba]

I haven't made the lams yet I was thinking that I should grind them to around .030 any suggestions would be appreciated.