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Title: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: kennym on September 30, 2008, 10:26:00 PM

Had a mule wreck in CO and cracked my bow down from the side plate into the handle area,I'm tryin to salvage her quickly so I can hunt with er this fall......

The crack(hilited with erasable marker)
     (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/101_1696.jpg)

     (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/101_1695.jpg)

1/8" brass rod,sanded rough and riser drilled to fit....

     (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/101_1697.jpg)

Smooth on applied,tape on backside so it can't run out,puddled down into the holes around the rod.....

     (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/101_1698.jpg)

May have caused trouble later drilling those holes in a line,sureley glue and brass are as strong as wood,what do ya think?

Stay tuned......

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: Dano on September 30, 2008, 10:29:00 PM

It's darn sure worth a shot Kenny, she kinda looks like Frankenstien now  :eek:  I like it.

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: Apex Predator on September 30, 2008, 10:49:00 PM

Dang Kenny, you could at least measured the distance between the holes to make it look professional and all!  I'm just a funnin' with you buddy.  That looks like it could with-stand a nuclear blast!  I think you saved your huntin' bow, as long as it don't mess with your noggin'.

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: kennym on September 30, 2008, 10:53:00 PM

Frankie,huh?? I like it!!

Marty,I was gonna measure between em,but then decided I didn't wanna hit glass or lams,so I just eyeballed em. Besides,I was gonna ask you what kinda cord you used to wrap that cedar bow and CA it.......  :p

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: Apex Predator on October 01, 2008, 04:57:00 AM

I used Walmart cord!  :)   It's still shooting and that's what matters.  I thought it would play with the way I feel about her, but my fears were unfounded.  I shoot her as good as before.

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: TNstickn on October 01, 2008, 08:47:00 PM

The best nicknames always come outa nowhere dont they!! Neat fix, looks pretty strong. Bet ya never know the difference.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: R.W. on October 05, 2008, 12:50:00 AM

Kennym,

Are you sure you weren't trying a new way to make a take down bow, and got carried away?   ;)

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: Curtis Haden on October 06, 2008, 08:23:00 PM

Looks like a good job, Kenny.  Hope it hold up for you!  Mule wrecks are the worst, aren't they?

Anyone who's never read Dean Torges' article about being "Mule Trained" should do so immediately!!!

 http://www.bowyersedge.com/mules.html

  :biglaugh:

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: kennym on October 06, 2008, 09:53:00 PM

RW, I got all kinds of saws and hatchets,axes,and stuff to pinch that bow in two,I  didn't plan the 2 pc deal,Heck I didn't even get any pics of the process!! LOL

Curtis,that is a good read,but it wasn't the mules fault,only mine!!    :p  

 I gotta get the bow repair finished soon so I can hunt!! Maybe tomorrow,sposed to be rain all day!!!

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: kennym on October 07, 2008, 06:47:00 PM

Got er done today,here tis!! Ready to chase whitetails!!
   (http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/101_1702.jpg)

Got the cover idea from Marty(Apex) Thanks Buddy!!

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: Pat B on October 07, 2008, 07:44:00 PM

That will make a great handle wrap, especially in wet weather. I've been using hemp cord set in Massey finish as handle wraps on my self bows for a few years now.    Pat

Title: Re: My broke to ride bow fix / DONE!!
Post by: Dano on October 07, 2008, 10:31:00 PM

Nice save Kenny, now get out there and put that bow to work.