Kuksa Noob

[kuksanoob]

Hey guys,

I recently was sent a kuksa by someone as a gift.
They did not make it themselves and its from someone who sells them.

It arrived with a slight crack on the inside of it. Nothing massive and doesn't open up to the other side creating a hole.
It's just a small crack about the length of half a tooth pick and the with of a 3 sheets of paper.

I was just curious if this is normal?
or if I should attempt to send this back?
is it still usable with a crack?

I apologise if this isn't the best forum to ask but I typed in cracked kuksa to google ad this was the first website to pop up.
But from having a few peeps at the threads you guys seem to know your stuff so I'd appreciate the response
Thanks

 

[SoldierPalmer]

I would send it back, If you can't I would work some wood glue and sawdust into the crack once its dried sand the area smooth again.

 

[Dogoak]

I'd also send it back.

it can happen and it did to SWBO's after some use. To repair it I drilled a very small hole right at the bottom of the crack, helps to stop it spreading. After cleaning thoroughly I then filled the hole and crack with epoxy and then sanded smooth. That was approx. 6 years ago and no issues since.

 

[Janne]

If it is one of the massproduced kåsas from straight grained wood I would send it back. If it is hand crafted from a birch burl I would repair it as SoldierPalmer recommends.

Use the same wood as it is made from.

 

[brancho]

Showing some pictures will help people taylor there advice to you.


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