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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Otzi on October 09, 2014, 05:34:34 pm

Title: Crack Rapair
Post by: Otzi 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

http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/Jcbmaras/media/4FB1FB70-45DD-49E6-966E-4C793F49156B_zpsigxqf0gz.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: wizardgoat on October 09, 2014, 05:38:53 pm: I dont really see it? How long is the stave?
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Otzi 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
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: 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
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Otzi on October 09, 2014, 06:11:15 pm: I outlined the crack with a pencil check out the link again
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Joec123able 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
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Danzn Bar on October 09, 2014, 07:32:37 pm: What type of wood is it ....ERC?
DBar
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Otzi on October 09, 2014, 11:39:22 pm: Its lilac

Thanks for the advice
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: PatM 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.
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: mikekeswick 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!
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: DC on October 10, 2014, 01:32:10 pm: That's beautiful wood. Does it keep that colour?
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Eric Krewson 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.
Title: Re: Crack Rapair
Post by: Blaflair2 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.