Nock split

[DC]

I unbraced my bow last night and the string got hung up in the nock a bit. I looked closer and noticed that both sides were split and lifting. Before I thought to take pictures I glued them down with CA and filed the corners rounder thinking that is what caused it. Now I'm wondering. I tried to draw in what it used to look like. Do you think I've solved the problem? I may have to put an overlay on it to hide the splits

[simson]

Mmmh, hard to say from the pics.
Is that a boo backed osage?
Have you upholstered the ears (in case you use FF)

[Del the cat]

Bind round just below the shoulders with sinew or linen thread which is then touched with low viscosity CA which will soak in producing a V strong fix.
Del

[DC]

Simon--It's boo backed yew. Upholstered the ears? I think I understand what you mean, like padding the shoulders but do you have a link to something that shows how it's done.
Del-- If I bind it, it will bridge over the string groove. Is that not an issue?

[PatM]

The sharp edges definitely have the string some splitting purchase.  I would overlay them.  Binding will interfere with your groove.

[simson]

Simon--It's boo backed yew. Upholstered the ears? I think I understand what you mean, like padding the shoulders but do you have a link to something that shows how it's done.
Del-- If I bind it, it will bridge over the string groove. Is that not an issue?

Sorry, I meant the string ears.
Good advice from Del and Pat above!

[DC]

Serving the loops??

[simson]

I do not like serving the loops, to much work for me. I just padd 2x2 pieces of Dacron at the ears.
Look here: http://primitive-bows.com/about-strings/

[Bayou Ben]

I would overlay it regardless if you had those splits.  Bamboo will split easily when force is applied in the direction of the fibers.

[DC]

I do not like serving the loops, to much work for me. I just padd 2x2 pieces of Dacron at the ears.
Look here: http://primitive-bows.com/about-strings/

I have just started doing that. I don't have any B-50 so I used extra FF. This string is 8 strands with no padding.

[DC]

I would overlay it regardless if you had those splits.  Bamboo will split easily when force is applied in the direction of the fibers.

I'm thinkin' that's a plan. I just couldn't see this problem coming. I thought al the forces were in the right direction. I think I'll use some thin horn.

[Pat B]

I'd superglue the cracks and add tip overlays

[DC]

All fixed except for a buff up Thanks guys

[Del the cat]

Bear in mind, horn has grain too.... just sayin'
Del

[PatM]

 Sure,  but it's made to take impact.  Whether on the head or the hoof.