: I have a pine accent strip that measures about 1/2" height. I was
: thinking about drilling through it for the bow loop hole, and putting in a
: white pvc pipe to refill the space. I was thinking this might be more
: durable and very easy. Anyone ever tried anything like that? and what were
: the results.

You can use CPVC pipe nipples, that material uses threaded fittings instead of glued fittings so the nipples are fairly short to do this, and the CPVC is stronger and dark grey in color.

Bill H.