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bentstick54:
Here’s a snap shot of the one shown in TBB vol 1 for reference.

Jake Spoon:
Thank you all for the encouraging advice!

I started chasing a ring this afternoon going very slowly. I will report back when I have made more progress on it, probably this weekend. I am determined to go slow with this project.

-Jake

Jake Spoon:
Hi! Wishing everybody safe travels to and good times at the Classic this weekend!

I have been chasing a ring on this stave a bit at a time this week. I have two questions if you guys don't mind to humor me.

1. Is this crack that has shown up a major problem?

2. If I intend to back this bow with rawhide, can I leave this residual early wood? Or, do I need to get it off the back?

I hope it shows up ok in the resized picture. I am really grateful for the help so far. I appreciate any feedback on this thing.

- Jake

bentstick54:
I would use a cabinet scraper and remove the residual wood. If you don’t have a cabinet scraper, a pocket knife or something similar will work.
As far as the crack is concerned, as long as it runs with the grain, and does not get to close to the edge, it will be fine. I’ve made multiple bows with similar cracks and have had no issues.  I fill them with thin super glue until they won’t absorb anymore, and then tiller from there.
If you can get a good back chased there’s no need on Osage to back with rawhide. You gain nothing in performance and are just adding needless weight to the back of the bow, which robs cast. I would only use rawhide as a preventative in the case of a questionable back.

bjrogg:
I agree with everything bentstick said.

#1 fill the cracks with thin superglue from every angle. I have several like that. One even runs off edge through handle.

#2 I would suggest you just plain get in the habit of cleaning up the early good with scraper as you go. It really helps to keep everything less confusing. It also looks so much cleaner and smoother if you don’t back it.

#3 if you succeed chasing a ring. No need to back Osage. However I will leave that up to you.

I sure wish we could post larger pictures.

Bjrogg

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