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Title: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: wartornwarhorse on November 06, 2008, 08:01:00 AM

Howdy Folks,

I am a noob, with a little problem I am hoping someone can help me with, and I truly appreciate any input at all. I don't mean to be off topic, but this has to do with something that some of you know quite a bit about

I have had need, of a Bear Tamerlane for quite awhile, I finally got one on ****, I get the bow, and there they are.. 3 small hairline, stress cracks, about 3-4 inches ea. on the riser just before the limbs.  

I've always wanted to shoot one of these bows, now tell me, is this a problem and if so, is it fixable?

Also, I am digging that making your own bows is very cool, and I want to get into it.

Thanks All,
Dave Bass

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: Eric Krewson on November 06, 2008, 08:56:00 AM

Most older bows have these cracks. They won't affect the way the bow shoots and don't need to be repaired in my opinion. Shoot your bow and enjoy it.

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: Apex Predator on November 06, 2008, 09:24:00 AM

On the riser?  Do you have any photos?

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: wartornwarhorse on November 06, 2008, 03:10:00 PM

Thanks for the responses, sounds like great news.  I will post some pics in the eve.

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: wartornwarhorse on November 07, 2008, 12:17:00 AM

Ok, here it is folks!

 (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc243/thezygoat/DSCF0312.jpg)

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: Apex Predator on November 07, 2008, 05:23:00 AM

Not a problem, like Eric says.

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: wartornwarhorse on November 07, 2008, 01:41:00 PM

Thanks all for the info, very very much appreciated!

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: shamus on November 08, 2008, 09:00:00 PM

You're fine.

more on stress cracks:  http://analogperiphery.blogspot.com/2008/08/stress-cracks-on-old-bows.html

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: SkookumDon on July 04, 2010, 11:51:00 PM

I've shot bows for years with various stress cracks. Never had a problem yet, but many folks shy away from buying a bow with stress cracks - they seem to really diminish the value

Title: Re: noob with stress crack problem
Post by: SkookumDon on July 04, 2010, 11:53:00 PM

The link from Shamus shows two bows with "acceptable" and "unacceptable" stress cracks but no help of fixing them.