Small crack on bow limb, what to do?

[nightowl1]

I was packaging a bow up to mail to a gentleman for a trade. I haven't taken it apart in along time but shoot it weekly. When I unbolted the lower limb I noticed a crack running underneath on the part that joins the riser. Not wide or deep but can be felt with finger nail. I immediately sent him pictures.

Is there anything that can be done about this? Or am I out of luck on these limbs?

[wingnut]

Usually you can run thin superglue into the crack to stop it from advancing.  If it's running lengthwise it should not be a problem.

Mike

[shag08]

I fixed a bad crack in a K-Mag limb with loctite 420. It showed front and back running length wise on the lower limb just about where the Bear and patent info are located. I filled both sides twice with the loctite and let it dry. It's not pretty but it's shootable again...at least so far.

I'm not a bowyer or any type of an expert on this stuff though. That was just something I tried and I shoot it at my own risk.

[Bjorn]

I had a set like that, bought the bow used, the limbs were about 5 years old, sent them back to the bowyer and he fixed them-no idea how but it was perfect. Just another reason to deal with a bowyer who is also a sponsor here.

[nightowl1]

Ok thanks guys. Its a lengthwise crack.

[Danny Rowan]

Usually those type of cracks are caused by overtightening the limb bolts on takedown bows. locktite should do it.

[flyne]

What loctite is best for this kind of repair

[shag08]

Everybody seems to swear by Loctite 420. It pulls it's self into a crack. It's expensive and you have to order it. I've made repairs on two bows with it and it works extremely well.

[flyne]

Thanks il order some now

[Bud B.]

Any retailers carry the Loctite 420? Like a brick and mortar chain? I've looked in several local retailers and have yet to find it.

[shag08]

I couldn't find it anywhere local. Do a little searching online before you order. I can't remember where I ordered mine from but it was quite a bit cheaper there than the place i was recommended to buy from.

[nightowl1]

Any sponsors have it?