My Samick Leopard take down recurve has a small crack in the riser on the back of the shelf.  It looks to be easy enough to fix with glue and a clamp, but what glue should I use?  The crack is very thin, so I'd need something that is slow setting so it can seep into the crack and fill it before curing.  Any suggestions?

CA glue (Superglue) is what you want.  It will seep in and should stabilize the crack and prevent it from advancing any further.

Thanks Whip, any special kind of superglue?  I assume the gel would not work, as it won't get into the crack before it cures.

Loc-tite makes some real thin stuff that will work. Loctite 420 in particular.

The only place I can find Loctite 420 is online, and it's very expensive.  Is it the only option, or would something else work as well?  If it's the only thing that works I'll have to buy it online.

Loctite 420 is what BowDoc uses and swears at, I mean by. Check his "Restoration 101 on 1959 Kodiaks" topic on the Trad History/Collecting thread:

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=001670

In this topic, BowDoc explains and shows (with photos) how he uses Loctite 420 to repair cracks in risers, plus a WHOLE LOT more!

Ray

QuoteOriginally posted by NumPls:
Loctite 420 is what BowDoc uses and swears at, I mean by.  

Now THAT is funny right there...mainly to those that know and love THE BowDoc. He asked at the last Quebec Quest, "when are you gonna bring your son up here?"   "When he's a LOT older BowDoc"    

Gorilla Glue makes a CA that works well.

Call Samick and see what they say.

I've been using a CA glue that I bought at a Woodcraft store on the recomendation of Tippit, and it has worked very well for me.  I would think any store that caters to woodworkers will carry a good quality CA glue.

Thanks guys!

Hi Jeff,
3Rivers carries some glue called Kwick-it. It's made for just what you need it for. They have two types, thick and thin.

I've used it for adding limb tip and riser overlays. Works great!

Good Luck!

Jim

QuoteOriginally posted by NumPls:
Loctite 420 is what BowDoc uses and swears at, I mean by. Check his "Restoration 101 on 1959 Kodiaks" topic on the Trad History/Collecting thread:

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=001670  

In this topic, BowDoc explains and shows (with photos) how he uses Loctite 420 to repair cracks in risers, plus a WHOLE LOT more!

Ray

Thats who guided me when I had a question about cracks.  This was before his Restoration thread.  It is a little expensive but (1) it wicks into the cracks and with a few applications you'll be set, and (2) Whats the riser worth, and are you willing to chance it to save a few dollars?    

Keep us updated as to what you use, and how it works.

OK you two just stick to the crack.....I mean never mind.
I like the 420 because it has wickablity is that a word ? anyhow it wicks into the crack pretty easy and if its not a huge crack as the LT 420 dries it will pull the crack closed from the bottom.You'll want to flood the crack until level with the surface but not running over.Then you may have to add 1-2 more drops...yes I have swore at it the time I glued my hands to a bow right before lunch...that was a sticky deal there...bowdoc

I called Samick, and they are going to send me a new bow to replace the cracked one.  I was pretty impressed by that customer service.

QuoteOriginally posted by rock_hunter:
I called Samick, and they are going to send me a new bow to replace the cracked one.  I was pretty impressed by that customer service.

Cant beat good customer service. Good on Samick