Sinew-Backed ERC Recurve - Repaired p.2

[LittleBen]

Thanks for the reminder Art. I think I'm familiar with the fix you're talking about. I don't have a suitable piece of cedar to insert right now, and I wanted to avoid using another type of wood.

When I get the chance I will probably do the dowel fix as you mentioned and sinew wrap it as insurance. Unless I come across a nice belly lam like PD mentioned in which case I will do that.

[Art B]

You could use a dark wood such as walnut, ipe or such to make it look like a knot Ben. Doesn't necessary have to be cedar.

Depending on how bad the crack is at this point will determine if you can still go with a dowel fix. How 'bout a new pic.

My computer is slow today on uploading those pics for you. Will send those to you as soon as possible...........Art

[Art B]

I keep getting an error message on trying to send you those pics Ben. Is this to you private mail here or e-mail addy?

[LittleBen]

It didn;'t actually fret any farther, what happened is that the sinew tightened so much is started getting those small longitudinal cracks, and on started longitudinally from the same knot that fret ... I'll try to get a pic later.

I don't think I understand the question about the e-mail, the e-mail I sent you was from my private e-mail. If you e-mail thorugh tradgang, ti goes to the same address.

[LittleBen]

Well I went ahead with the Torges patch. I put a piece of Yew in there. Wood database showed it is equally elastic and more stiff so I figured it was a good choice. Bow was also slightly (carefully) heat tempered, retillered, and the tips lightened substantially.

Here are some pics ...

[takefive]

Nice work on the patch.  Glad you could save that pretty bow.

[Roy from Pa]

Well done Ben.

[LittleBen]

Thanks guys.

I have to be honest, I was skeptical about the patch holding.

I used the Torges method exactly as he has on his site (except I used smooth on). The patch and notch were sanded to shape with 36 grit and glued together without clamping.

I think retillering helped quite a bit too since I left that area slightly stiff.

This bow had actually increased in draw weight substantially over the winter (from about 45#@26" to nearly 60#) so when I retillered I actually ended back around 45# so I'm thrilled with the outcome.

Should make a nice blind hunting bow.

[LESKEN2011]

Sweet looking bow, Ben. Nice repair job too!!