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WhistlingBadger:
Got the juniper/sinew bow tillered to about 30# when this happened.





I think I know what happened.  There was a tiny gouge at this spot, only 5/100" deep, but I could feel it with my fingers.  I was keeping a close eye on it, lest it become a hinge.  What I didn't realize was that there was a knot at the same spot.  I guess the two together were too much.

I learned a ton from this, and at least I already have a good hunting bow for next fall, so there's no pressure to get a replacement done for this one...but man.  What a bummer.

superdav95:
That’s too bad. That sucks. 

WhistlingBadger:
Yeah.  This bow was a collection of firsts:  First time harvesting my own wood, first time working with juniper (very, very different from hickory!), first time steaming in recurves, first time using heat to remove prop twist, and first time sinew backing.  I honestly would have been amazed if SOMETHING hadn't gone wrong.  But I'm still pretty bummed.  Good news is I've got one more good stave in the garage.  And a whole mountain full of others...

bradsmith2010:
I blew up a couple of juniper bows, I think it can be a bit tricky,,

RyanY:
I think I’ve heard others have similar experiences if I remember correctly. Seemed that the early weak spot, even if not noticeably bad, blew up later in the tillering process. Wonder if it is unique to juniper.

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