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Title: Affordable Limb repair?
Post by: koger on March 04, 2008, 12:04:00 AM
I have and old Indian bow, #45, nice wooden riser. The problem is that the top of one limb has a broken spot in the glass, splintered area about1/4 inch wide. I was wondering if it would be possible to grind off the top glass and replace with new? I could probably do so myself, but would like for someone more experienced to do so, if affordable. I dont want to spend more than the bow would be worth when repaired? All help appreciated and thanks for all replys in advance!
Title: Re: Affordable Limb repair?
Post by: philippelobo on March 04, 2008, 04:34:00 AM
Just post a pic of the spot Koger
Title: Re: Affordable Limb repair?
Post by: Earl E. Nov...mber on March 04, 2008, 06:01:00 AM
Probably have better luck gluing. it back down with super glue.
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Title: Re: Affordable Limb repair?
Post by: d. ward on March 04, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
If someone were to do that type of a job.I would think it would be near the cost of another bow.That is a major job to stripe off the old fiberglass..And then the problem of rebonding it to the old bow is another problem.Like mentioned above.....Super glue....bowdoc
Title: Re: Affordable Limb repair?
Post by: koger on March 05, 2008, 12:00:00 AM
Thanks guys! I have tried super glue, no dice, even put some acraglass bedding with ground fiberglas flock in it on and when strung, same results. Thanks anways guys, I reall appreciate this.
Title: Re: Affordable Limb repair?
Post by: Traxx on March 05, 2008, 02:04:00 AM
Maddog Archery,does Limb rebuilding.Mike is a sponsor on the site.