fiber glass

[CLOVIS]

Anyone else getting clear glass with long streaks in? I thought problems was solved a few years ago.

[McDave]

Actually it's getting worse, is what I've heard.

[flinthead]

Do not notice it as much with light color lams, but very dark limbs sure seem to make it more noticeable. Ruins the look of a good bow limb, and makes folks nervous about the health of the bow. Thanks, Roy

[Possum Head]

2 of the 4 bows I have owned with clear glass have developed longitudinal stress lines. I agree it sure reduces appeal but I still like it better than colored glass. None have failed me yet so I'll keep flingin!

[CLOVIS]

I don't think it is stress lines. Just missing glass fibers. Several years ago I had a lot of glass with the lines in it. Now this set of limbs is as bad as it gets. I think it is my mistake for not using the S glass. I understand the darker the lams the more the streamers show. This set is red elm.

[JamesV]

I quit using clear glass until some manufacturer comes up with an acceptable product. Not gonna happen as long as they can sell 2nd and 3rd quality glass for top money.

[CLOVIS]

At one time I bought glass from Canada but it was not as clear to me. That was maybe 15 yrs. ago

[Bow man]

Streaks are getting worse in the clear glass. We have started warning people ordering that it could be an issue in a finished bow. We use to be able to sort it out and throw it or use is in a stock bow. but every piece seems to have an issue. Not as noticeable in light colored lams

[BigJim]

Every piece of glass has some streaks, just some worse than others. If you put clear over dark veneers, every little imperfection will show. To me, it still better than colored glass and this too has steaks.
The streaks don't affect strength. They are caused by some fibers taking a little more or less resin during the glass building process. Gordon's is our only hope and most of the glass isn't all that bad, but it is there.
If it was known how much gets culled by them before it actually gets sent out, most would be surprised. If the lines get worse over time, it is actually a different problem all together.
BigJim

[CLOVIS]

At one time the suppliers could return the glass but not now. The more we reject and put in the trash the more they can sell. Gordon does not give a s%$t or they would correct the problem. How can we justify the prices of a custom bow when the limbs are defective to start with at, least in looks.

[Sixby]

I'[m having to set aside a bunch and still getting some lines.
God bless, Steve