Adding weight to wood?

[monterey]

Originally posted by Fletcher:
Andy, I've been using 1/8" lead wire.  It weighs 35 gr/in.  A 2" hole is pretty easy to drill and 3" is about my practical limit.  I use a different method to drill the hole, but the result is the same.  If you want to try some, let me know.

Hey Flethcer, where do you get that 1/8th lead wire?  Been trying to come up with some but have not found it anywhere.

[straitera]

Thanks Orion. After soaking, do you have problems w/nocks & points coming unglued? What's the fix?

[SELFBOW19953]

Monterey,

How about solder?  Should be able to get it at most any hardware store or electronics supply store.  I use solder, don't use resin core!!- (or lead shot from when I reloaded) to weight my Judo points to 160 gr.

[Javi]

1/8" Welding rod works for me.. available in several materials of various weights..

Or more correctly brazing rod without flux  :D

[monterey]

selfbow and javi,  Those both seem like good solutions.  The solder thing is so simple, yet it never came to mind till you brought it up!