Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: coaster500 on March 22, 2012, 04:59:59 pm
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I was dry heating in some reflex and this was there when I removed it from the form. It does not go all the way through the limb and I filled it with crazy glue. I have some goat rawhide. Should I continue or scrap this one?
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/VineMaplecrack003.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/VineMaplecrack001.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/VineMaplecrack002.jpg)
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You have super glued it. if you put goat over it, I would continue on with it. What are your target specs?
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Go for it.
I usually always try to work around such problems.
Its the best way to learn.
I was lookin trough a highly regarded bowyers personal collection, I noticed lots of wraps and similar decorations.
I asked what they were for and he said to hide mistakes.
In my mind thats what makes a true artist. Make the mistakes look intentional.
And if it blows up?
Just make another.
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Bevan it's was intended for a kids bow but now I'll be #45@26 or so and make another for the kid.... don't want it to go BOOM on a kid :(
sharpend60 if mistakes make an artist, then just call me Picasso :)
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Where the crack is located, I think you will be fine with goat over the top. That is pretty tuff stuff for as thin as it is.
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Just got done Bevan... rawhide is glued and wrapped like a Mummy?????? we'll see :)
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Question how long do you leave the ace bandage on the bow before you remove it. The last one I did I left it on overnight and it was a bear to clean up!!!
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What glue you using? I usually do what you did, at least overnight.
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If you put superglue in the crack and then clamp it tight I think there is a pretty good chance it won't cause any problems.
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Oh nevermind, I see that you backed the bow with rawhide.
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Thank you Gordon I used super glue first then backed it with rawhide.
I used TB111 Bevan...
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Only thing I did different was after the hide was on, wipped the edges to get any excess. In the future I suppose you could use the blue masking tape and cover the belly. That might help.
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Was the wood dry? That looks like a check caused from the water escaping from the heat. Usually not a problem. It is with the grain. Superglue it and clamp it and leave it overnight. Jawge
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Kip, when i use rawhide I take the ace bandage off after 2 hours and push out any air bubbles it might have.
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My vote is to go with it.
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George the wood was BONE dry.... I think I pushed it when was was using the heat ???
Well the tape is off the bubbles are none so now we'll let it set a week or so and see if it's going to make a bow....
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/VineMaplecrack.jpg)
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I think you are going to end up with a sweet little bow. Good save.
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I agree with Bevan. I've covered nasty cracks that run off the side of the bow with rawhide and they shot great.
George
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looks good to me the super glue should hold it together and the rawhide was probably a good idea sweet save man. can wait to see her all done.
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Thanks guys... I decided it's going to be a bow for my neighbor Bob. He is in the process of building one of his own (the first stave had termites in it!!!!) but while he's doing it he'll have something to shoot. I tillered it out to 28"s it took about 1/2 an inch of set and shoots very well for a 57" 42@26 little bow... Bob is about 26" draw... I tillered past that to make sure the bow wouldn't blow. I'll post a picture with Bob when I give him the bow (He don't know nothin yet :)
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That is a great range in my humble (old guy) opinion. I bet he loves it. Nice work!!