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Title: beginner
Post by: hickorystyk on May 06, 2010, 09:18:00 PM
I'm in the process of making my 1st bow w/ reflex/deflex.  It is for my wife so I'm shooting for a low draw weight around 25-30lbs.  The belly of the limbs have small stress fractures.  Is this bow done for or is it still shootable?
Title: Re: beginner
Post by: Pat B on May 06, 2010, 10:54:00 PM
Are the stress fractures running across the limb or lengthwise?
Title: Re: beginner
Post by: walkabout on May 07, 2010, 02:18:00 AM
depends on where they are and how bad they are. pics would help
Title: Re: beginner
Post by: John Scifres on May 07, 2010, 10:34:00 AM
Wood bow?  If so, you need to figure out what is causing the fractures and fix it.  Otherwise it'll likely be fatal.
Title: Re: beginner
Post by: Asher on May 10, 2010, 05:11:00 PM
It would also be helpful to know where the fractures were. On the arms(limbs) or on the grip? Like WAlkabout said, pics would help