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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: SLIMBOB on June 09, 2016, 10:46:41 am

Title: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 09, 2016, 10:46:41 am

I submit that it can be. Not the oxidized metal kind of rust, but the rust from inactivity. Been away from it for a while. Couple of health related issue have had me sidelined for a bit. Nothing to awful, but enough to slow me down to a crawl. Literally. I have tinkered with a few here and there but not much. I have checked in on you guys periodically though. Things are on the mend and I am trying to finish a few up right now, but shaking the rust off is a chore.  Hope everyone is well. :P
Slim

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: Knotty on June 09, 2016, 10:51:21 am

Well, first of all , welcome back!
From my understanding, since the bow hasn't been used for some time, you should do the same procedure as when you "break in" a bow, meaning putting it on the tillering tree and bending it every few inches to exercise the tension and compression properties of the wood again.

I hope I was of help.
Stay safe!

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: osage outlaw on June 09, 2016, 11:02:38 am

Welcome back Slimbob.  I was wondering where you went to.  Glad to see you posting again.  Good luck with the rust removal.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 09, 2016, 12:20:39 pm

Welcome back Robert

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: Pat B on June 09, 2016, 12:54:53 pm

Rust shouldn't hurt the bow but I'm not sure about you.  ;)
 Exercising and reeducation an unused bow is a good idea, though, like Knotty suggested.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: Thunder on June 09, 2016, 01:21:51 pm

Welcome back, it's been awhile.

Thunder

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 09, 2016, 02:07:07 pm

Hey Clint. Glad you checked in and good to talk...or type to you. 
Sup Christopher? 
Hey Pat.
Thunder, good to hear from you. I was looking at some picks of your Elm bows just the other day.

Yeah, just clarify, no rust on the bows, they're all good, just rust on my 55 year old bones. Feels good to be at it again.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: mullet on June 09, 2016, 02:09:17 pm

Glad to see you back, Bud, wondered where you had been.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: BowEd on June 09, 2016, 03:55:33 pm

Never met ya but remember the name.Hope your feeling a bit better.Welcome back.Little by little you'll get into the swing of it.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: George Tsoukalas on June 09, 2016, 03:58:59 pm

Welcome back, Slim. Jawge

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: Badly Bent on June 09, 2016, 05:36:33 pm

Man its good to see you back Slim, been wondering what was up with you. Just take a wire brush to that rust so we can start seeing more of your work again. :) Welcome back.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: Danzn Bar on June 09, 2016, 05:44:42 pm

Welcome back......looking forward to you posts..
DBar

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: SLIMBOB on June 09, 2016, 06:53:00 pm

Thanks guys. It's great to hear from you all. And great to be back.

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: Pappy on June 10, 2016, 04:07:41 am

Welcome back, shouldn't take long to shake the rust off, it's like riding a bike.  ;) :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Is rust a problem with regards to wooden bows???
Post by: bushboy on June 10, 2016, 07:14:47 am

Yes,wondered where you went,glad to see you made it back!