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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Vgo750 on April 29, 2015, 09:53:37 pm

Title: 2nd osage bow help
Post by: Vgo750 on April 29, 2015, 09:53:37 pm

Hey guys, i have a few issues to ask advice on so please bear with me.  Stave is 61" long and is still 5/8"+ thick.
1) i have a handful of longitudinal (word?? Sp??) cracks in the belly.  I have a few in my first osage and they have not been a problem at all.  In general i think these dont pose much threat and i should just fill w superglue.  Some will probably come out as i continue to work the bow down anyways.  Agree?
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/91mr2_album/osage2/306F4427-3FAD-4716-8F9E-49A32F3D13D8.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/91mr2_album/media/osage2/306F4427-3FAD-4716-8F9E-49A32F3D13D8.jpg.html)
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/91mr2_album/osage2/1DF4E0CC-9D05-4C41-89C2-5F4D7A949FFE.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/91mr2_album/media/osage2/1DF4E0CC-9D05-4C41-89C2-5F4D7A949FFE.jpg.html)
2) i have a couple areas that look like they are rotten or decayed wood on the belly that seem arent cracks but do seem to be "dug out".  These might also come out as i work the thickness down.  Anything i should do with these?
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/91mr2_album/osage2/956F3132-D4D2-46FE-8F53-50B3113735C4.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/91mr2_album/media/osage2/956F3132-D4D2-46FE-8F53-50B3113735C4.jpg.html)
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/91mr2_album/osage2/7C32CF3B-7784-4B11-9B98-60F1A7595BFD.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/91mr2_album/media/osage2/7C32CF3B-7784-4B11-9B98-60F1A7595BFD.jpg.html)
3) one big knot that im not sure if i should dig out or leave be? It is about 5" from a tip
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/91mr2_album/osage2/EC9068AE-6460-461F-9B77-601AAA9F0763.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/91mr2_album/media/osage2/EC9068AE-6460-461F-9B77-601AAA9F0763.jpg.html)
4) finally i have a spot where i dug into the back ring a bit.  I didnt punch through but i did gouge the ring pretty good.  This is right near a tip.
(http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/91mr2_album/osage2/1382DDB8-236D-4C46-AAEF-F7301C858A58.jpg) (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/91mr2_album/media/osage2/1382DDB8-236D-4C46-AAEF-F7301C858A58.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 2nd osage bow help
Post by: Chief RID on April 30, 2015, 12:48:49 pm

Those are good questions. I can't wait to see what the experts say. I'll be watching. Might take a while some are in Tenn.

Title: Re: 2nd osage bow help
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 30, 2015, 01:03:27 pm

Keep working and they will be all but gone, whats left you can fill with glue. The key to cracks is that they stay within the bows lines, well within. If that is the case they will rarely pose a future issue. They don't have to be filled, but I like to fill them so the finish is sealed and no water can find its way in.

Title: Re: 2nd osage bow help
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 30, 2015, 01:04:27 pm

If that spot you have gouged doesn't go through to the next ring, take some 50 grit and make long 10-12" stroke over that area and blend it back in with the rest of the bow.

Title: Re: 2nd osage bow help
Post by: Vgo750 on May 01, 2015, 09:41:30 am

Thanks for the advice PD.  What do you think about that there knot?? Should i drill it out or leave it be??

Title: Re: 2nd osage bow help
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 01, 2015, 09:45:54 am

Id leave them be for now. None look to be rotted through and through.