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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bushboy on July 24, 2018, 10:01:16 am

Title: Bamboo question?
Post by: bushboy on July 24, 2018, 10:01:16 am

There was a big mark like the ones at the top right.i sanded down the rind,but it left a smooth stain.any thoughts on this?thxs bush!

Title: Re: Bamboo question?
Post by: Bayou Ben on July 24, 2018, 10:15:14 am

I try and push those to the back of the pile, but I end up using them and I haven't seen any problems from it.  On the last 2 bows I made, one had a few spots like that on the bamboo and there wasn't an issue.   

Title: Re: Bamboo question?
Post by: leonwood on July 24, 2018, 01:44:45 pm

Have seen those lots of times and never had any problems, just ignore them

Title: Re: Bamboo question?
Post by: simson on July 24, 2018, 02:17:01 pm

Quote from: leonwood on July 24, 2018, 01:44:45 pm

Have seen those lots of times and never had any problems, just ignore them

+1

Title: Re: Bamboo question?
Post by: Mark Smeltzer on July 25, 2018, 12:19:56 am

I have some like that. It may be the last of the batch that I'll use but I'll use it,
If I see a bamboo failure imminent while tillering or shooting I can replace the boo before it causes any other damage to the bow., I'll just replace it.
I have never had a bamboo explode on me, they almost always give me plenty of warning.