Yew bow crack around a knot

[WillS]

Very true!  This one (if I think it's OK) will go to somebody I know, and I will be making sure they're aware of its limits.  It's a great little bow already at 27", I just need to make sure it's safe to around 30" for safety margin.  Otherwise it will stay on the wall.

[PatM]

never sell a bow that has issues,, or that you have to cross your fingers 

 Or even give it away. The only way you can likely get it to the  owner with a clean conscience is say that you are throwing it out since it's not safe and put it out with your garbage and have him pick it up there. Free.

[George Tsoukalas]

I agree. I would not sell it. Jawge

[mikekeswick]

'Glass bow guys do it all the time'. Is that right? All the time? Why would a glass bow get a 'check' or 'crack' in it? It would have to be a mightly badly made bow by someone who doesn't understand even the basics.
Please explain the physics of why a wrap won't help stop a split getting worse. I'd love to hear some more pearls of wisdom.

[mikekeswick]

I know i'm going to try it on some arrows.....a hole right below the nock slot and of course no wrapping to resist the splitting forces....man i'm going to have me some beauty arrows