Can this be straightend enough to correct the string alignment?

[razorsharptokill]

 

[b.glass]

I think so.

[okie64]

Might take a couple sessions of heat treating but I'd say you can straighten it up. Good Luck.

[Pat B]

I went from this...
 

to this after a bunch of heating and clamping.
 

and finally this...
 

[Roy from Pa]

Sure it can. Heat and weight.

[hova]

and patience...

[Osagetree]

Hey PatB, That's a pic of me and F-F..I'll be shooting Flip-Flop at GORH next weekend!!! Maybe I'll take a rabbit or win a shoot off with him?    

That stave will straighten right out with some proper heating  

[Pat B]

Knock them dead Joe!...you and Flip Flop that is. d;^)

[razorsharptokill]

This is the bow that had the side crack. It cracked while I was attempting to heat bend. I forgot about it till I looked it over real good.

So... I guess I should focus on straightening in other areas. Nothing to lose I guess. I'll rawhide back it and hope it holds. I had drilled three very small holes through the crack and inserted toothpicks and CA glue to try to keep the crack from lengthening.