Well, I fixed this hickory backed Jatoba back in February, but we've just had so much snow, I couldn't find a place to try it out afterwards...But I tried it tonite.
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I glued down a rawhide patch with TBIII both belly and back on the crack that showed just off the fade on the lower limb. I also added the same treatment to the upperlimb(just in case) and to balance it out. While the patches were still pliable I served the entire patch with braided serving and doused it with superglue, actually several coats til it seemed it would not soak in anymore.
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The arrows are not properly spined, but I had to try it out. 12 yards first group. I later actually drove one arrow through my shed wall (5/8 pine shiplap)... :oHad to unscrew the tip from inside the shed! I had designated this bow to bunny hunt status, but after seeing that, I think she may have to go deerhunting with me this fall.
![Wink ;)](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
At least the bow is holding together. I have confidence in her again!
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