How to Repair a Boomerang

Boomerangs are curved objects usually made of wood and are used as a thrown projectile. These flying tools are used in a variety of applications, including as a hunting weapon and for sport. Although the boomerang has long been considered an object of Australian descent, it is believed that they were also used by ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes. Today, boomerangs are available in numerous shapes and sizes. If you have a boomerang that has been cracked or broken in two, follow these simple instructions to repair it and ensure many more hours of use.

Things You'll Need

• Wood glue
• Vice
• Cloth
• Medium-grade sandpaper

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Apply wood glue to the crack or break on the boomerang, applying it to both pieces if it has been broken in half.

   • 2

     Press both sides of the boomerang together and place it into the vice.

   • 3

     Wipe off the excess glue along the crack or break with a clean cloth.

   • 4

     Leave the boomerang in the vice for 24 hours to dry.

   • 5

     Remove the boomerang from the vice and rub the crack or break with medium-grade sandpaper to even it out with the rest of the boomerang.