Any repair suggestions?

[Dingus]

I had put about 40-45 arrows through her and then this happened.

The current problem.

Had her at full draw and heard the "tick".  It was small at first so I put Super Glue on her and sanded her down.  Shot another 20 arrows and saw that the split and lift was getting longer.  More glue.

Now I'm wondering if I should make a more substantial repair, such as this repair "wrap" before doing more finishing and shooting in.

Possible cure

This repair was already made on a $5 bow I got at a garage sale.  Has a bad set but OK for the kids.

The five-dollar bow


Any repair suggestions for the bamboo?

[Walt Francis]

To quote Rusty "Sinew is Magic".  I can't say for certain without seeing the bow, but wrap it good with sinew and it should fix the problem.

[ks_stickbow]

get as much glue as you can in and under the splinter, and back it.

[Lost Arra]

To followup what Walt said: This has worked for me but the area to be repaired might be longer on your bow so a regular backing might be best.

 
Small pieces of sinew/hide glue in line with the grain.

 
Whole limb wrapped with sinew/hide glue

 
My friend pulling 55# at 30"+ draw with no limb problems. Sinew wrap is on lower limb.

[Dingus]

Got it.  Thanks guys.  Sinew with the grain, then the wrap.  I think I may go ahead and back it the whole length after that.  The bow is feeling pretty good.  Hate to lose it.

Thanks again for the ideas,
Dingus