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Crack in back of bow

Started by Lee Lobbestael, July 29, 2012, 08:39:00 PM

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Lee Lobbestael

Well I just finished my hunting bow for this year. Its a hickory self bow 66" tip to tip 50#@28". and I noticed a crack it the back of the bottom limb. It runs with the grain and is about 2 1/2" long and starts about 1 1/2" from the fade. It does not run off the limb at all. I believe it is a drying crack. Is this something I should be worried about? From my experience hickory holds together well and as long as it doesn't run off the limb and runs with the grain it is ok but I wanted to hear what you guys think.

Roy from Pa

Ya have pictures? You could fill it with thin super glue and wrap sinew around it.

Bjorn


vanillabear?


Red Tailed Hawk

I believe Roy has got you covered. Glue and sinew, hickory is some pretty tough stuff.
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