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Fix on a wood recurve

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Danzn Bar:
I may get a lot of opposition on this.......... but I think if a gap or crack needs filled and it can not be closed with pressure. then epoxy is the best glue.  CA glue would be the best if the gap can be closed.........
DBar

JEB:
I agree with DBar and I would use the slower curing epoxy and not the fast setting stuff.

JW_Halverson:
The greenstick fracture makes me think the crack extends across the limb and not down along the limb.  I attempted ONE time to repair a bow limb with a break like that using sinew and hide glue.  I should have thrown the sinew and hide glue down for the dog to enjoy and spent the time in meditation and inner reflection.  I would have had the same busted bow, but at least my dog would look at me with love and adoration for thinking of her so highly of her and I would have less frustration and anger.

Take down the measurements of the bow, take lots of photos, work with us and build a reproduction as close as possible.  Retire the antique with love and fond memories. 

Seriously, this is why most of us keep coming back.  Many of us have built far more bows than we care to admit, more than we could possibly spend time shooting, and often have run out of outlets to take them off our hands!  We love problem solving and pitching in our experience to see others gain experience and craft!

bubby:
A greenstick fracture is where a young bone bends till it breaks, typically laterally or across grain so i assume the break is across the back and have to agree with JW on his assessment of the situation

Hawkdancer:
Tried to post a photo, but got an error message saying the file is too big.  What is the secret to getting a smaller file? I took the pic with both my phone camera and this iPad and got the same error message.  Bubby  is apparently a better medic than I am😀.  I''m patching the wrong type of break--bad doc😀!  The crack is a grain separation and is only on one side, not through the whole width of the limb.   This bow making stuff seems to be as addictive as black powder shooting, fishing, and good brandy, not to mention chocolate.
Hawkdancer

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