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Offline nflbowhunter

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lateral cracks
« on: August 21, 2014, 09:18:45 pm »
I have a  rough out mulberry stave with cracks running straight up in down is it possible to save this stave

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2014, 09:29:35 pm »
I shot an osage with cracks up and down on of the limbs. They looked like wind shakes. THe bow is still shooting. I shot it regularly for 3 years.

As long as the cracks don't run off it should be ok. Fill with supelue and clamp...just for insurance.

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Offline Del the cat

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2014, 03:48:54 am »
Lateral cracks aren't much of a problem as long as the don't run off.
It's just like having two bows taped side by side they are both working together.
Flood 'em with low viscosity CA glue.
If they run off the end of the bow, just make sure the tip overlay bridges over the crack.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2014, 07:26:05 am »
Good advice from above, I totally agree.  :)
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Offline Pat B

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2014, 08:26:48 am »
Are the cracks on the back or side of the bow?
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline nflbowhunter

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2014, 08:48:13 am »
Yes there only on the back but none seem to off the edge

Offline Pat B

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2014, 08:53:18 am »
What everyone else said!   ;)
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline nflbowhunter

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Re: lateral cracks
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2014, 09:11:03 am »
Well thank you everybody   :laugh: