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Title: overlay has a small split
Post by: Big horn1 on April 27, 2012, 09:30:00 PM

I have a nice old 1959 kodiak that has a hair line split on the overlay is it safe to shoot this bow?
should I replace the overlay?
What is the overlay made from in 1959?
can I repair it?

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Big horn1 on April 27, 2012, 10:47:00 PM

try to add pic looks like only the overlay is split (http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02836.jpg)

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Big horn1 on April 27, 2012, 10:48:00 PM

(http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02839.jpg)

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Trux Turning on April 27, 2012, 11:13:00 PM

Can't tell you the material they used but I would replace them with new ones- I wouldn't shoot it with that split.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 28, 2012, 02:12:00 AM

Yes best bet is to grind the old ones off and put on new ones.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 28, 2012, 07:47:00 AM

Yes fix it before shooting it.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: DVSHUNTER on April 28, 2012, 08:45:00 AM

File or sand the old ones off and use super glue to put on new ones. Use a chained file to make the string grooves, and a material like answer, horn, or phenolic to make the new overlay.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: 2treks on April 28, 2012, 11:09:00 AM

I would look into a restoration of that 59'
It is maybe the most collectable bow right now.
The overlays are made from a paper base phenolic and this is a common problem. I think Kurtbel has made some reproduction material to redo the tips with. Or you can get some red and white fiber glass and do it. or contact one of the bow fixer dudes to set you up. It will be worth doing a first class job on.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Big horn1 on April 28, 2012, 04:49:00 PM

I did remove the overlay and have sent kurtbel a pm to see if he could get me a some overlay replacements.
Is this put on with super glue or 2 part epoxy?
Thanks :wavey:

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 28, 2012, 07:55:00 PM

A lot of guys use super glue, but I always use epoxy.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: 2treks on April 28, 2012, 08:03:00 PM

I like epoxy.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Robertfishes on April 28, 2012, 10:54:00 PM

If you need it I can send you some 030 red and white pieces of core tuff fiber glass. Smooth On epoxy works best..but I use super glue made by Gorilla glue most of the time..for your bow I would use smooth on, a repair and refinish from a pro like twotracks may be an option for you too.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Big horn1 on May 09, 2012, 09:35:00 AM

Thanks so much for all the help and Robert for sending me some core tuff.bow shoots great
New tips :thumbsup:
(http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02950.jpg) (http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02951.jpg) (http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02962.jpg)

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Big horn1 on May 09, 2012, 09:39:00 AM

(http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02959.jpg) (http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02958.jpg) (http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02947.jpg) (http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad18/hulkster11/kodiak/DSC02954.jpg)

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: Trux Turning on May 09, 2012, 10:14:00 AM

That's awesome!! Good job on the repair.

Title: Re: overlay has a small split
Post by: red hill on May 11, 2012, 08:48:00 PM

Good save, bighorn. Nice job.

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