[Ansteorra-archery] Bow Repair

[William Black Dragon]

Lord Eric,  
 
This is not a question that can be answered without inspecting 
the damage to the bow.  I would find a competent bow maker 
to access the damage before attempting any repair.  Sight 
unseen I would heed the shop's suggestion not to try to attempt 
to shave or reshape the bow because that would change the 
dynamics of the bow and unless you know what you are doing 
you could ruin the bow rather than save it.   
 
I don't think it would be safe to use the bow without having it 
checked out, but I tend to lean toward safety first myself.  
 
If you would state your location someone with experience 
making bows might volunteer to have a look at it for you.   
 
That is the best advice I can offer on line without actually 
seeing your bow.  
 
Regards, 
 
Ironwyrm
 
 


--- On Mon, 5/27/13, Erwin Simmons <ESIMMONS001 at HOT.RR.COM> wrote:




I own a longbow that has a chip out of it on the lower limb. This damage was thanks to my nephew who was 12 at the time.  It looks bad, but has not caused any ill effects to the bow. The shop I bought it at in England told me not to do anything with it. Not to try and shave or reshape it. They said it was safe but that if I was concerned to do a period style rawhide repair.  My question is will it be considered "safe" for SCA use?  Thank you

In Service
Lord Eric Bentbow
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