Tiny crack on pin knot

[RyanY]

Based on the multitude of experts chiming in here the answer is probably “it depends” and “your mileage may vary”. IMO, with bow making there is always some risk with a material like wood. If it helps you feel better about the bow and shooting it, then secure the crack with a backing or wrap. If you don’t care and feel comfortable accepting some level of risk of breakage then don’t bother. It’s never 0% risk. Just how much risk you’re willing to accept.

[Selfbowman]

True Ryan. Yes fox I’m Arvin.

[Pat B]

Arvin, I put a drop of super glue on any pins, back or belly just in case. It only takes a minute or 2 and doesn't cost much so why not. I do the same with most knots. And, if you are feeling really creative you can do this...

This was a bow at the Classic on the table of the stave salesman, Jim from Oklahoma.

[Hamish]

Awesome work, Pat.

[bentstick54]

Love it Pat. Very creative. I agree. A drop or 2 of a thin super glue will never hurt whether or not it helps. Sure nothing to lose.

[Pat B]

I wish I had done that carving but it was someone else. The belly side was the coons tail end.

[Bob Barnes]

Did Kenny do the carving?  Cool for sure...  It's funny how many different views there for something as simple as a pin knot.    That's what keeps it fun...   

[Pappy]

If I was a betting man I would say Kenny done it, he is very talented and can seem to see things in a piece of wood not many can see. Pappy

[Selfbowman]

True Kenny  has a lost art when it comes to folk art. Truly blessed. Met Kenny At OJAM some years back
been friends ever since. I’ve seen the Coon before.

[Fox]

Haha got busy and hadn’t checked this post in a bit. Lots of cool stuff happening here now, such a cool community. I’ll wrap it so it doesn’t blow up right before I shoot that big buck ! That’s an awesome carving