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bubby:
Hawkdancer i upload pics to photobucket. It's a free storage site and auto resizes the pics

Pat B:
If it is a check(split along the grain on the back) it probably is no problem and can usually be fixed with super glue. If it is a separation in the growth rings along the sides it can be and probably is a big problem.

Hawkdancer:
JW,
Did the pictures come through? 
Hawkdancer

majsnuff:
I have had mixed succss on longitudinal runoff splits by:
1. fill with slow set epoxy. 2: wrap with sinew and hide glue:  3: when dry sand and apply finish. ( here I use clear nail polish, or slow set epoxy and cover with Truoil.
Good luck and good on you for saving this heirloom.

Hawkdancer:
Thanks for all the ideas, input and help.  I managed to pm a couple pic to JW, and he felt it best to retire the bow to the wall as an heirloom.  I came on a bunch of fancy exotic wood that will make nice plaque for it so another project to complete when the mavias gauche is cleared to work this spring.  Got some wild turkey feathers coming and think I will wrap the limbs with enough red thread to cover the wound and balance the other side, then add a couple feathers for highlight.
Hawkdancer

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