Trumpet turning repair question

[larry9988]

I was turning a piece of African Blackwood when I discovered two small holes in the wood. They look like worm holes even though they were deep in the wood. The holes were not detectable until I was finishing up my turning. The two holes are about the size of a number two pencil lead. What is the best material to fill the holes or is this even possible? Thanks in advance. Larry

[callmakerman]

If you have to do it I would say use a thicker CA glue maybe mixed with some of the sanding dust wait for it to dry and then finish sand it. I would leave it. I don't think it should hurt the sound of the call to much.

[Rick Howard]

I have used CA glue to fill holes and bark pockets but, I used CA to finish those pieces also.  I would guess that oil would not work well over it if that is your intended finish.

[pappy]

Larry, CA glue and dust from the turning will do the trick. If the holes run through to internals be certain to have the dust penetrate through then re-sand the internals. Coat the inside and finsih the outside, using dust will create a perfect match to the wood's external look, if you use shavings you will see tiny gaps.

[larry9988]

Thanks for all of the replies. I will give it a shot.