Can this be straightend enough to correct the string alignment?

razorsharptokill · February 13, 2011, 03:22:00 PM

b.glass · February 13, 2011, 03:57:00 PM

I think so.

okie64 · February 13, 2011, 04:03:00 PM

Might take a couple sessions of heat treating but I'd say you can straighten it up. Good Luck.

Pat B · February 13, 2011, 04:24:00 PM

I went from this...

to this after a bunch of heating and clamping.

and finally this...

Roy from Pa · February 13, 2011, 06:10:00 PM

Sure it can. Heat and weight.

hova · February 13, 2011, 08:09:00 PM

and patience...

Osagetree · February 13, 2011, 08:34:00 PM

Hey PatB, That's a pic of me and F-F..I'll be shooting Flip-Flop at GORH next weekend!!! Maybe I'll take a rabbit or win a shoot off with him?

That stave will straighten right out with some proper heating

Pat B · February 14, 2011, 12:03:00 AM

Knock them dead Joe!...you and Flip Flop that is. d;^)

razorsharptokill · February 14, 2011, 07:58:00 AM

This is the bow that had the side crack. It cracked while I was attempting to heat bend. I forgot about it till I looked it over real good.

So... I guess I should focus on straightening in other areas. Nothing to lose I guess. I'll rawhide back it and hope it holds. I had drilled three very small holes through the crack and inserted toothpicks and CA glue to try to keep the crack from lengthening.