Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DQ on November 18, 2013, 12:27:39 pm
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After thousands of shots, my BBO bow developed small cracks at a couple of pin knots on the belly of the lower limb. I tried to get some super glue into the cracks but I would like to "fix" the problem. What would you experienced bowyers suggest? Small belly lam? Silk patch? Siinew wrap? Or just shoot her 'til she blows?
Thanks for any (good) suggestions. :)
Darryl
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Bummer Darryl, that's your baby! A .060-.080" belly lam and re-tiller would do the trick.
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Darryl
Try a wood patch !
I tried super glue on one like it , that I had just put up with for years and then decided to fix , the first draw after the super glue she exploded !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think it changed the compression load to far all at once !
It was not bamboo backed so maybe yours will handle the glue , I just did not want to share my bad times ,for your consideration !
Hope what ever you decide brings a smile !
Guy
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Those are easy enough to repair DQ. Use a round file to groove out that crack and replace with an Osage dowel/set with super glue gel. File/sand flush and refinish. I use this method a lot.............Art
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Yo, Artcher1, That looks like a nice trick :)
Del
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That repair works exceptionally well Del................Art
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That looks good, archer1, but where would I find an Osage dowel? Never seen such an animal around Michigan. :-\
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Pretty sure you can whittle one out.
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That looks good, archer1, but where would I find an Osage dowel? Never seen such an animal around Michigan. :-\
Well DQ, I could whittle you one out and send it to you. Not!!!!!!!!!! >:D
You can make your own in probably 5 minutes tops. Take a sliver of Osage and reduce it through a metal drill bite gauge using an electric drill. Stop one size over and sand to a perfect fit from there. Now see how easy that was. ;D
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Smart buzzard you are ol' Artsy smartsy!
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Oh, I have many Artsy smartsy ideas Pearly. How's that one working on the Osage bow I sent you? ;)
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About as good as that needle I used to repair those cross hairs......
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I thought those crosshairs on that bow sight were just fine the way they were. >:(
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
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I know osage is an awesome wood, but doesn't anyone see these knots before tillering and compensate for them by leaving extra wood like we did in the old days?
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I know osage is an awesome wood, but doesn't anyone see these knots before tillering and compensate for them by leaving extra wood like we did in the old days?
its on the belly...