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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: SiongSA on February 03, 2011, 01:04:29 pm

Title: Wood pith possible prob.
Post by: SiongSA on February 03, 2011, 01:04:29 pm

Hey guys,
just like to ask a question, in sapling bow i'm currently working on, the bows thickness happens to be on the pith of the bow so there's about a 30cm long, 1-2mm deep fissure on the belly of the bow, cause i took out the soft pith. I've bent the bow alot and there's not even a creak not even the slightest crack but i was wondering if maybe i should fill it with possibly a glue thats good in compression, or beeswax?

Any suggestions welcome, Sion
South Africa

Title: Re: Wood pith possible prob.
Post by: osage outlaw on February 03, 2011, 01:25:48 pm

I have seen pictures of native american bows with a pith groove down the center of the belly. 

Title: Re: Wood pith possible prob.
Post by: Del the cat on February 03, 2011, 01:27:55 pm

Just leave it... or carefully scrape it out leaving a nice feature.
Longitudinal features are seldom a prblem.
Del

Title: Re: Wood pith possible prob.
Post by: SiongSA on February 03, 2011, 01:53:44 pm

Thank goodness, cheers guys

Title: Re: Wood pith possible prob.
Post by: Keenan on February 03, 2011, 07:08:44 pm

Just leave it. Won't cause a problem and can look real cool as well.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/bornagainprimitve/IMG_0075.jpg)