HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by K. Mogensen:
Hello guys, I had a quick question.

I noticed when I was unstringing my Hill (with a stringer) a very small area in the bamboo around the string groove was chipped. Just under the overlay. The chip is maybe the size of the end of a pencil and there aren't any rough spots in the groove. Would this be a big deal?

I found the chip when I was pulling the string out of the groove and down the limb, it was stuck in my thumb and hurt!

as already mentioned, a pic or two would be good.

if you have the chip, it can be glued back with either quality cya (hot stuff, etc) or slow set epoxy (30 minute or longer), and be as good as new since those glues are stronger than the wood/boo itself.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Ben Maher:
If we are posting pics ... i have been a bit slack the last few years with the camera but here is a few refreshers ....

cool!  added!  thanx ben!!!

100 images so far ... and adding more every day!

[Ben Maher]

Shick  ...
My straight limbs are 68"...my string follows are 66" ... at my just on 26 1/2 draw "

[Rik]

Nice photos Ben. This time last year, I was in Australia having a blast with my Sunset Hill. Your photos remind me how much I like that place, and the adventures it holds. Gotta get back soon!

[K. Mogensen]

Best pics I could get...

 

 

 

Nice pics Ben!

[stabow]

I would just fill it with super glue and sand it smooth when dried and be done with it......stabow

[Rob DiStefano]

exactly what stabow said.  use either thick gap filling cya or slow set epoxy.  the resulting fix will be as strong or stronger than the existing wood/glass.  and, there is no strength loss issue at that location - the only concern is to prevent future chipping/cracking.

[K. Mogensen]

Thanks for the info guys! I'll get that taken care of.

 

[dragonheart]

I would use the epoxy, probably fill better thicker.

[Nate Steen .]

KM,  I'd use thick gel super glue...loctite if possible...sometimes bamboo slivers off and that's what it looks like....

Man fellas....I'm gone for a couble of days working and lo and behold....the thread goes bigtime awesome!  big thumbs up!     very neat stuff and great photos.

I talked to Mudd the other day about a new vintage finish I'm trying to perfect,  I've had it pretty close in past bows, but now I think I've got it....he wanted some photos and I thought I'd get input from you gents.....the desired effect is the old 50's ivory colored glass, aged look.  Makes the bow look like your grandpa's....what'dya think?  compared to a slightly aged white glass bow...

 

[Brad_Gentry]

Looks gorgeous Nate!

[canopyboy]

I like it!

[David Mitchell]

WOW, Nate, it looks just like my 40 year old Tembo!

[Mudd]

I love the ivory look Nate!!

If you and the others are going to keep posting these beautiful bows I'm gonna needs some kind of moisture protection for my keyboard. (drool is messy!)...lol

Thanks all for sharing.

God bless,Mudd

[Nate Steen .]

Ben,   mate...

what, no camo? a backquiver?...you know you can't kill stuff that way....those must be props from the local animal shelter.....lol lol

[dragonheart]

That Ivory look is Vintage!  Very cool. YES!

[Steve Clandinin]

Geez THAT is nice!

[2treks]

That looks rel nice Nate, How does it hold up to flexing and the rigors of Mountain hunting?
Chuck

[Kelly]

Super cool finish, Nate. You know I'm gonna want it on mine!

[Blueridge]

Lookin good