The worst happened!! Pics added!

[soy]

Thats a bummer man that was a sweet bow  i mean a sweeeeeet looking bow...pass a thankyou on to your boy for the help and his service!!!

[okie64]

That stinks man, that was a very nice looking bow, the stain job looks very cool. That being said, that is a pretty big crack and if it were me I would take that backing off and put a new one on it. It might hold up with just glue and a wrap but I wouldnt trust it.

[johnston]

Yep, fine looking lad. I have more experience than  I'd like at trying to
salvage broken bows. Some have turned out to be good shooters and
some are still just broken bows. Now remember I ain't too good at this
stuff but I would personally put this bow aside to be readdressed at
a later date when you are not emotionally hot for it.

Just sayin'.

Lane

[lesken2011]

Thanks for all the advise and compliments. I will try to get the new back prepped and glued on tonight. I never did a glue up with an already tapered bow, before, and I also have to figure out the best way to glue in the reflex. Not sure which way would be easier...back on top or bottom...clamps or rubber straps? Anyone got any picks of a similar situation?

[Elktracker]

The way I do it is glue, wrap with strips of tire tube and then clamp to the form. You could just simply put a block at each tip and clamp in the center with the back faceing up

Josh

[lesken2011]

Thanks Elktracker. I was trying to avoid taking off the built-up leather handle on the belly. I figured I could make a form so that I could do the glue up with the hickory back on the bottom and the tips pulled down. That way I could save the handle. I worked really hard to get it shaped just right.


I think I have decided to make another bow for my recipient. This will give me a chance to practice my repair skills. I am going to see if I can fix this one later, when I get time. I may try to glue the splinter down and wrap it. If it fails, I can always put another back on it, unless the belly goes with it this time.

[beetlebailey1977]

That was a fine looking bow.......sorry to hear of the outcome.  Tell your son Thank you for his service.