Author Topic: 2 piece Recurve---Braced (Read 4361 times)

Mad Max · « **on:** May 25, 2021, 02:39:00 PM »

I bought me a 2 piece Target recurve today on the big auction site 40.00
Groves Spitfire 66"

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2021, 02:45:20 PM »

Well it sure looks like a nice bow. Not sure about the two piece part though, I prefer the intentional type, but to each his own. You got super glue?

Mad Max · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2021, 03:18:55 PM »

Things to do list

Buy some rubber bands, the wide one's
1/8" wood dowels
JB weld

Carpdaddy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2021, 03:22:26 PM »

Rebar.

I see hope.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2021, 04:54:39 PM »

You’re going to need some duct tape...
Dave.

avcase · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2021, 06:05:09 PM »

Hey I bid on that one too! I have fixed many bows worse than this and I believe this should go back together perfectly. I’d mask it off and use a thin epoxy like the West System 105 resin with 206 hardener because it will saturate every little crack and void. I usually apply the epoxy, wait 30 or so minutes, then re-apply I wouldn’t even waste any time on dowels or pins. The repair should be completely invisible and result in a nice shooter!

Alan

Mad Max · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2021, 06:31:25 PM »

Thanks Alan

Shredd · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:09:59 PM »

Nice... Good luck with it Brudder... How many lbs. is it??

Longcruise · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2021, 07:33:59 PM »

Following this one. I have a Bruno that arrived 2 piece compliments of USPS. Maybe there is hope.

Mad Max · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2021, 08:14:20 PM »

29#@28"

Not in a hurry Long
And I will be making it Left handed

Longcruise · « **Reply #10 on:** May 26, 2021, 12:12:59 AM »

How will you make it a lefty? And why?

Mad Max · « **Reply #11 on:** May 26, 2021, 12:37:57 AM »

I shoot lefty
When I get it in the mail I will scratch my head for a while and start cutting.
I need it in my hands and it will come to me.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #12 on:** May 26, 2021, 10:00:27 AM »

Take pictures..

Flem · « **Reply #13 on:** May 26, 2021, 01:28:28 PM »

That glue joint is a good candidate for reinforcement. Surfacing veil would strengthen it for sure and it would not be noticeable.

Longcruise · « **Reply #14 on:** May 26, 2021, 01:47:41 PM »

Looking forward to the process. I gave my broken bow a second look and didn't really see a way but maybe following you will flip a switch or two 🤔

Mad Max · « **Reply #15 on:** June 01, 2021, 11:05:49 PM »

I got the bow today, Looks in good shape beside the obvious.
I think I will try avcase West Systems.
what would be wrong with smooth-on, I could use a small water color brush to make sure good contact everywhere and then more on top of that????

Flem · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2021, 08:03:02 AM »

You could make EA-40 work, just use a little heat from a gun or blow dryer to warm up the epoxy and the wood to make it flow.

Mad Max · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2021, 08:20:31 AM »

Quote from: Flem on June 02, 2021, 08:03:02 AM

You could make EA-40 work, just use a little heat from a gun or blow dryer to warm up the epoxy and the wood to make it flow.

99% of the glue joint is some kind of plastic Bakelite or something

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2021, 08:26:49 AM »

What's the chances if you also put an I-beam in it before glue up?

Or do you want it original?

Flem · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2021, 08:51:41 AM »

I think I would find out what exactly that material is before attempting any glue up. You might need to use some Huntsman's Araldite or another speciality adhesive depending on what that material is.

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