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Offline Otzi

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Crack Rapair
« on: October 09, 2014, 05:34:34 pm »
What should I do with this crack? Second attempt at a bow. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Otzi

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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2014, 05:38:53 pm »
I dont really see it? How long is the stave?
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Offline Otzi

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2014, 05:50:40 pm »
The stave is 65" and the crack is in the center of the belly but only visible at that one end
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2014, 05:54:13 pm »
Well if what I'm looking at is the crack it looks like it's gonna be gone by time the bows done any way
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Offline DC

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2014, 06:06:37 pm »
Quote from: Joec123able on October 09, 2014, 05:54:13 pm
Well if what I'm looking at is the crack it looks like it's gonna be gone by time the bows done any way

+1 but you could squirt some CA at it if it will make you feel better. It always helps me. Every crack gets CA ;D

  PS   How long has it been seasoned? Is it fully dry?
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Offline Otzi

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2014, 06:11:15 pm »
I outlined the crack with a pencil check out the link again
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2014, 06:17:50 pm »
Quote from: DC on October 09, 2014, 06:06:37 pm
Quote from: Joec123able on October 09, 2014, 05:54:13 pm
Well if what I'm looking at is the crack it looks like it's gonna be gone by time the bows done any way

+1 but you could squirt some CA at it if it will make you feel better. It always helps me. Every crack gets CA ;D

  PS   How long has it been seasoned? Is it fully dry?

I agree put alittle glue in it if you want but I wouldn't even worry about that crack it's not under any stress or in any working part of the limb
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2014, 07:32:37 pm »
What type of wood is it ....ERC?
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Offline Otzi

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2014, 11:39:22 pm »
Its lilac

Thanks for the advice
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Offline PatM

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2014, 11:44:41 pm »
Shorten it a few inches. Lilac is very strong and can handle a long draw in a shorter length.
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mikekeswick

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2014, 01:48:50 am »
Why bother cutting it off it isn't going to be in the bow anyway? The wood is very dense so it's highly unlikely it will be that thick at the tips once tillered. Chances are being lilac that the stave isn't overly long anyway. Lilac is amazing bow wood....the only problem is it's ability to check whilst you look at it!
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Offline DC

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2014, 01:32:10 pm »
That's beautiful wood. Does it keep that colour?
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2014, 02:03:53 pm »
If the crack ends up in the finish bow glue and overlay on top of it to stabilize the area, problem solved.
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Crack Rapair
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2014, 02:09:03 pm »
It looks like it cracked to the pith. Just on the end there. I would say that it is fine and would be gone after done like others said. Or do as Eric said and glue and overlay.
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