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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: nflbowhunter on August 21, 2014, 09:18:45 pm

Title: lateral cracks
Post by: nflbowhunter on August 21, 2014, 09:18:45 pm

I have a  rough out mulberry stave with cracks running straight up in down is it possible to save this stave

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 21, 2014, 09:29:35 pm

I shot an osage with cracks up and down on of the limbs. They looked like wind shakes. THe bow is still shooting. I shot it regularly for 3 years.

As long as the cracks don't run off it should be ok. Fill with supelue and clamp...just for insurance.

Jawge

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: Del the cat on August 22, 2014, 03:48:54 am

Lateral cracks aren't much of a problem as long as the don't run off.
It's just like having two bows taped side by side they are both working together.
Flood 'em with low viscosity CA glue.
If they run off the end of the bow, just make sure the tip overlay bridges over the crack.
Del

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: Pappy on August 22, 2014, 07:26:05 am

Good advice from above, I totally agree.  :)
  Pappy

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: Pat B on August 22, 2014, 08:26:48 am

Are the cracks on the back or side of the bow?

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: nflbowhunter on August 22, 2014, 08:48:13 am

Yes there only on the back but none seem to off the edge

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: Pat B on August 22, 2014, 08:53:18 am

What everyone else said!   ;)

Title: Re: lateral cracks
Post by: nflbowhunter on August 22, 2014, 09:11:03 am

Well thank you everybody   :laugh: