How to take off TruOil without removing wood?

[Pat B]

It looks like the longitudinal cracks are not checks but cracks caused by the knot and the check across it. Like a wide splinter on either side of the knot starting at the knot as the limb bent.

[cool_98_555]

So you think that is a deal breaker? Could I get down below all that by scraping?

[Pat B]

You could remove that ring but it will reduce the draw weight quite a bit. If you can grind the back flat you can back it with hickory or maple.

[Stick Bender]

What are the dimensions on the bow ? How long is it ?

[George Tsoukalas]

Looks like you cut through a pin knot? If  your try to get below it you'll worsen the problem.

I would also add super glue. Then I would I do a wrap of some sort. Use sinew or rawhide set in hide glue.

You could also use some silk or linen set in epoxy. Then wrap with a decorative thread. Add a  strip of fur all around and then add fur to the corresponding area on the other limb.

Jawge