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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BCB on September 10, 2008, 03:15:38 pm

Title: compression crack
Post by: BCB on September 10, 2008, 03:15:38 pm

I have just finished my first osage flat bow and not without problems
It has a compression crack on the top limb about an inch above the fade
its about 1/2 in. long in short of a "V" shape
what do I do?
 ??? >:(

Title: Re: compression crack
Post by: Badger on September 10, 2008, 03:50:04 pm

  Are you sure it is compression? sounds like it is on the back of the bow. You can often wrap a crack with sinew or linen to hold it down, Steve

Title: Re: compression crack
Post by: woody on September 10, 2008, 04:09:15 pm

If it is a compression fracture, then you could poke some holes along the length of the crack with a fine, sharp tool.  I read this in one of the TBBs and tried it...the bow hasn't failed yet, though I can't prove it is due to the hole-poking technique.  Good luck!

Title: Re: compression crack
Post by: PeteC on September 10, 2008, 04:21:41 pm

Hey Cody,can you put up a picture?If not, bring it wednesday and I'll look it.  God Bless

Title: Re: compression crack
Post by: Pat B on September 10, 2008, 05:06:09 pm

Are the cracks on the belly or back and do they run across the limb or with the grain?   Pat