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Offline arrowhead archer

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saving a bow
« on: July 07, 2009, 08:26:00 AM »
Ihave a bamboo backed osage bow that has a splinter in the middle of backing is there any way to save this bow. Please help!!!

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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 10:37:00 PM »
Super glue under the splinter and a sinew or thread wrap.
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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2009, 12:10:00 AM »
I have one too. I would think CA injected under the spinter then maybe rawhide backed? Maybe a snake skin over that?
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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2009, 01:43:00 AM »
I think either solution would work but Pat's would be easier.

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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2009, 05:28:00 AM »
I'd rather put a short sinew patch over it, instead of a wrap. anyways, I don't think snakeskins will help much. Goodluck!

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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2009, 12:25:00 PM »
I should of mentioned the splinter is 6" long by 3/16" wide and paper thin.So would wrapping it in say three different places work or should I back it. Thanks

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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2009, 10:57:00 PM »
You can probable put a wrap at each end of the splinter and be fine. One in the middle also would be better.
   I have a Vinson Minor Cane Dragon that developed a splinter on the back. I sent it back to Vinson and he put a rawhide backing on it and I have not had any troubles with it. This was done about 4 or 5 years ago.
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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2009, 07:20:00 PM »
Thanks for the info guys. Anyone know a good place to get deer hide for bow backing.

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Re: saving a bow
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2009, 08:47:00 PM »
Check out the trading post.
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