compression fracture?

[Brokestick]

That's the main reason I started buying hickory boards when I lived in Fairbanks Alaska.  I was trying to use white birch I had cut, since it's the only suitable local wood.  I made them wide and long, but each bow compression fractured up and down both limbs as soon as I passed 22-24 inches tillering.  I think the local growing conditions just produced weak wood.

[Ryano]

I'm with you guys on this one, once a bow frets I usually just cut it up and burn it.
Jawge, one other reason Ive seen wood fret, or compression fracture is to high a moisture content.

[George Tsoukalas]

Badger, I've had m share of those. I Hate them. In  early days circa 1990 I made my brother a bow. Not only did it chrysal but did do badly. The bow just eventually folded on itself while he was shooting it. I didn't know any better. LOL. Brokestick, ust make the bow wider or longer. jawge