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BCB

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compression crack
« on: September 10, 2008, 03:15:38 pm »
I have just finished my first osage flat bow and not without problems
It has a compression crack on the top limb about an inch above the fade
its about 1/2 in. long in short of a "V" shape
what do I do?
 ??? >:(
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Offline Badger

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Re: compression crack
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 03:50:04 pm »
  Are you sure it is compression? sounds like it is on the back of the bow. You can often wrap a crack with sinew or linen to hold it down, Steve
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woody

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Re: compression crack
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 04:09:15 pm »
If it is a compression fracture, then you could poke some holes along the length of the crack with a fine, sharp tool.  I read this in one of the TBBs and tried it...the bow hasn't failed yet, though I can't prove it is due to the hole-poking technique.  Good luck!
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Offline PeteC

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Re: compression crack
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2008, 04:21:41 pm »
Hey Cody,can you put up a picture?If not, bring it wednesday and I'll look it.  God Bless
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Offline Pat B

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Re: compression crack
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2008, 05:06:09 pm »
Are the cracks on the belly or back and do they run across the limb or with the grain?   Pat
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