How to stop split in shell growing?

[kaszal]

Can anyone share tips on how to stop splits in a boyshell growing?

I've patched up an old shell with Duratrax tape and shoe goo.

I heard you could also drill a hole at the end of the split so there's no sharp edges for the crack to propogate along. Has anyone tried this?

[blitzboy]

kaszal you ve pritty much answered your own question buddy drill a hole and shoe glue is about all the ways i know mate ,,,, would be interested to hear if there are any other ways but i think this is about it really

[kaszal]

Thanks. I've got an old Schumacher reamer but it's a bit blunt. They're expensive... can I order just the tip online anywhere?

[blitzboy]

you can get replacement tips for reamers buddy but depends on the make shuey used to sell them but not sure if they do any more ,,,,, i just use a .05 drill bit to make the smallest hole then shoe glue it after too hope that helps

[bodgit]

Simple cheap and quick way is to get an old bike spoke or piece of wire similar diameter heat it over a flame and poke it through at end of crack then use the goo.

[kaszal]

Clever, thanks.