the way i fix fins

there is a post down a ways on best way to fix split fins.
i like to if possible fix them before they dry....

the first pic shows my tail it had three normal splits in it.

 

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so i tore five more in in for a demo.

 

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i card my fins with wax coated cardboard..(some produce comes in them also butcher shops might have some)
i use three upolsters pins in the back to secure the card..
this gives me complete control of the fin if i want to give it some action i can just curl the cardboard.

then i sprayed some water on the fin and with my finger ran it with the grain to make everything go back together..(this took about 20 seconds)

 

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i then put on a piece of polysoft mesh (thats what WASCO calls it) and i use some jumbo paper clips to secure the fin and the mesh..(takes about 10 seconds)
i dident use any pins.. if i have a split that goes all the way (nets are good for this)
i do use some pins or a staple to help hold the split together.(and sometimes they do come apart some)
if they do i fix with some silk span and fin cream

 

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uncarded dry fin..