Osage bow tiller advice wanted

[George Tsoukalas]

You could wrap  the handle with some silk fabric or something. When I work on a knotted, twited, humpy character stave I not to over stress it with a reflex. Jawge

[Jesse]

Thanks George thats a good idea to wrap the handle. I will take your advice on the reflex also.

[El Destructo]

I hope that you are right...cause the Bow looks good and I hate to see Stickbow Firewood

[cowboy]

Jesse: This osage recurve I'm currently working on has a crack down the center of one limb (about ten inches long). I added that while taking out some spiral twist . After filling it with super glue (several sessions) I can't tell that it's there anymore. Not that I know that much about it, but that osage is some tough stuff and if your crack is in the handle - I really don't think you have any worries .

[Rich Saffold]

jesse, The right limb in the photo looks a touch stiff right outside the grip, and this can transfer the bend through the grip which because of its leverage can pop off the glued on handle at the glue line.

Tillering bows like these can be interesting since there can be a bit more tiller change in the limbs compared to straight ones since not all the grain is straight and may settle a touch more under load....I'm another one who like leaving the knots well knots..Ya have enough wood around it that it won't need support..If it's punky, I just let it fall out or clean it out. Thats where the cigar goes for the photo

Rich

[Jesse]

Thanks Rich I will work on the right limb near the fade a little but first Im going to wrap the handle with something to add support. I looked at it really close under very bright light and there is separation at the glue line. The handle is still on firmly but I dont want it getting any worse. I am thinking about using 50# musky fishing line and super glue. I know its not the most primitive but its just the handle which is glued on anyway. And its what I've got.
         Jesse

[DanaM]

That should work Jesse, Use what ya have or can scrounge