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Title: I've got a problem
Post by: newhouse114 on September 24, 2015, 12:39:00 PM
While I was out in Eastern Oregon mule deer hunting I dinged the edge of my Montana Longbow on a sharp rock and now I have a splinter of glass about an inch long starting to come up off the back of the bow. To save the hunt I duct taped the splinter down so it couldn't continue to get worse in the short term. Is there a way I can repair this without worrying that my bow is going to have a major failure?
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: rmorris on September 24, 2015, 02:02:00 PM
Got access to sand paper? Don't pull on it at all but you will need to sand it out.
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: newhouse114 on September 24, 2015, 03:27:00 PM
I wasn't sure if just sanding it out and finishing would suffice, or if I should try and epoxy the sliver back down, and then sand it out.
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: rmorris on September 24, 2015, 05:39:00 PM
Can you take a picture with your phone?
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: macbow on September 24, 2015, 09:57:00 PM
If it is real thin then sanding it away would be ok, then  super glue and sand.

If it is thicker likea 1/32 I woud use super glue then sand and seal again with super glue.

A more expensive option is buy some smooth on epoxy and use itthe same as super glue.
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: newhouse114 on September 25, 2015, 04:50:00 PM
I sanded it out with some 320 and the finished with poly spar varnish. Looks like it should be fine
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: rmorris on September 25, 2015, 06:26:00 PM
Nice work!
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: newhouse114 on September 25, 2015, 06:55:00 PM
Was planning on shooting it today, but managed to run the end of my right thumb into the bandsaw this afternoon so shooting will have to wait a few days. Just glad it was a narrow kerf metal cutting blade! didn't quite get to the bone!
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: fujimo on September 25, 2015, 07:12:00 PM
:eek:     :scared:    :eek:  
 holy smokes fella- that gotta hurt!
 get well soon mate .
cheers wayne
 ps. i can sell you some push sticks real cheap- wanna buy   :D
Title: Re: I've got a problem
Post by: iohkus on September 28, 2015, 07:24:00 PM
Man-O-man! I hear of more injuries on band saws than anything else! Hope it wasn't serious. Be careful.