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    Has anyone got any good tips about the best way of patching a hole in a round back?
    You should be able to see in the photo, some of the wood is missing. It is approx 4mm wide at its widest, and nearly 100mm long. Its difficult to tell, but I think all the missing section is from the top of the two ribs. I don't really want to have to rty and get this rib out and replace it?! Any suggestions?
    (PS I know about not being cost effective, I'm doing this for the experience really)
    I'm fine re-gluing two separated ribs, but there is no way this could be joined! Thanks in anticipation. Dave
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