Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: comebackshane on May 17, 2009, 06:16:46 pm
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This worm hole was filled with sawdust and tbIII. This is my first osage bow and I wasn't sure about the hole but since this was the only osage stave that I have I decided to go ahead and try it. The bow is basically finished except for handle, sealing and other cosmetic things. It is 55# @ 28. Shoots nice but starting at the worm hole there is a very fine hairline crack that runs about 2 1/2 inches up toward the end of the bow. The hole is 11 1/2 inches from the tip. I didn't see the crack until final sanding and it filled with dust then I could see it. The work hole ran in the direction of the crack. Can this bow be saved? I was thinking of glueing a deer rawhide patch and then wrapping with thread soaked in superglue. I would love to save this one and would love to hear any opinions y'all have.
http://i675.photobucket.com/albums/vv117/comebackshane_album/100_1617.jpg
Thanks
Shane
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You could wrap it with sinew. Would like to see some full draw pics, and braced.
Mike
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Shane, I think I would warm the bow a bit and squeeze some super glue in the crack. You may have to do it a couple of times to fill the voids then wrap the limb at the beginning of the crack at the hole.
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That crack doesn't seem to be heading for an edge of the limb. Unless it gets bigger and bigger, you should be fine.
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If it was only a crack and not a worm hole involved, I would just fill with super glue and not worry about it. But with the worm hole, I would do like Pat suggested by filling with super glue and then wrap primarily the worm hole itself and maybe an inch or so either side of it. :)
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Thanks guys, thats what I will do then.