Riser has split on my Hunter. I thought it was just a small line but was in the swamp for about 6 hrs and it got worse. Dental floss is in to deep I must say. Glad I got a bloodthirsty Mohawk handy..RC
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Looks fixable to me.
Good luck on repairs. But be safe above all else. We need you to have a bow in hand so we can live through your posts and pics :bigsmyl:
WOW!!! sorry to hear that what a nice looking bow :scared:
Thats a bummer. :(
Rob
dang man! have you talked to anybody about fixin' it?
Ouch! Try to get it fixed, that's a good looking bow. Check the sponsers here. If it's beyond repair, look at the bright side... you have an darn good excuse to shop for another!
Be careful with the dental floss in there because if you are thinking about fixing it. you don't want the wax to not let the glue adhere to the wood surface.
I'm sorry to see something like this happen but I am so grateful that it didn't get a chance to cause you any physical pain that I am actually celebrating it for you.
God bless,Mudd
Bout to cry?
I'd have been bawling. Maybe can be fixed though...
Oh man, yeah I think they can pump some glue in there.
And the hogs are breathing a sigh of relief! Good luck with the fix RC!
To be honest I hunt hard and I am quiet ruff on a bow. I woukld not have confidence in a fixed bow. I`ll hang it on the rack and hunt with a Meat gathering Mohawk longbow. With a smile too I might add.RC
RC who is the maker maybe they can fix it? It is a beautiful recurve non the less.
Man, I am sorry to hear about your Howatt Hunter Robert. That really sucks. At least the mohawk has served you well in the past, though. Hogs were probably starting to think that they were safe.
I'm glad to see you caught this early, RC. A longitudinal crack such as this shouldn't be too much of a problem to remedy. I'd run some super thin ca glue in there and clamp it up. Might want to check with your bowyer first though, regarding warranties, etc.
Matt
Sorry to hear that RC, but I am glad you weren't hurt.
You know your a longbow guy anyways.....
Sorry about your bow RC...my whole family is looking forward to your posts of your adventures in the Georgia swamps!
My wife says, and I agree, that we can FEEL the respect you have for the wild things thru your posts...thanks for each and every one. :campfire:
RC, not lost. Flex it abit to open up the crack a little, wick some Loc Tite CA in there and let it relax. It'll be good as new :thumbsup:
The bow is fixable...whew...I thought maybe you actually had another encounter with a Rattler.. :eek: ....and came out on the losing end! :pray:
QuoteOriginally posted by joe skipp:
The bow is fixable...whew...I thought maybe you actually had another encounter with a Rattler.. :eek: ....and came out on the losing end! :pray:
That what I was thinking....darn snakes!! But that can be fixed and be stronger than new.
Sorry about your bow, Robert. Glad you weren't hurt. That is a good looking stick... I think I would have her fixed and continue shooting her. I wouldn't hesitate to shoot it if repaired correctly.
fixable for sure, I think, let use knew..
Try Locktite 420, it's thin and will seep/wick into the crack and close the gap. See bowdocs restoration thread for details...
I bet super glue would fix u up!Give o whip a shout!
In my mind, Robert Carter and longbows just go together... Sorry to hear about your bow but glad to see you with the longbow again...
You know, Brownells sells threaded brass pins to repair splits in gunstocks. I think some Loktite 420 and a couple of threaded pins would do the trick.
wow that is a bummer, hope the fix works well. At least for hunting season, then maybe give her a rest??
That used to be a fairly common place for splitting when using the step through method to string a recurve. Should be fixable with super glue. You can also drill & glue a small dowel rod across the fracture if you think you need more support.
I've picked up a couple cheap bows like that :)
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And the hogs are breathing a sigh of relief! Good luck with the fix RC!
I doubt it Randy, he's got right where he wants them.
Sorry about your bow Robert. You reckon T Bone has been abusing it when you weren't paying attention?
QuoteOriginally posted by jcrafferty:
Be careful with the dental floss in there because if you are thinking about fixing it. you don't want the wax to not let the glue adhere to the wood surface.
This is definitely repairable...But... if that dental floss is waxed you just cut the odds down considerably on getting a good bond without sanding the crack first.... I'd run some 120 grit sand paper into it just like you did the floss a couple times and flip the paper so it sands both sides of the split....I'd recommend epoxy for this repair.
Warm up the resin part of the epoxy real good in the micro wave before mixing the hardener. this will make it easier to "Force" into the split.... The trick to making sure you have enough epoxy all the way through the split is "Forcing" it into the crack from one direction until it comes out the other side. then wipe off the excess using a clean rag with lacquer thinner, and put a piece of masking tape over the side you started from, then force some more back in from the other direction an put some tape over that side too when you are done... let dry 24 hours before sanding and refinishing the riser.
if you are looking for someone else to do the work
please contact me, and I'll fix er up for you...
Question: Is that light colored accent phenolic or glass? or wood?
Kirk
I fixed a Pearson Mercury hunter for a fellow in the 70s, they were two pieces joined vertically), that had a four inch separation though the grip. I made two bubinga dowels. Drilled it, spread it a bit to get glue in, then glued the dowels and tapped them in. After flushing off the dowels and refinishing, the bow was as strong as before, and the 5/16" dots looked like they belonged. If your crack gets worse even, it would still be repairable.
Good offer Kirk!
Robert,your bow is not lost yet,but a good reason to have a second back up LB.
Sorry to hear that..
Dang! Sorry to see that RC. I just hate when bows break on me. I've had 2 give up the ghost this summer.
Good luck with that Mohawk!
Bisch