[Ansteorra-archery] Bow Repair

[Erwin Simmons]

Lord Ironwyrm.
Thank you for your reply.  I am in Hellsgate.  I have continued to shoot 
the longbow in my backyard since the damage 12 yrs. ago, but have not 
brought it out to a Ansteorran event because I felt it might be deemed 
"unsafe" as of the damage. I shot it exclusively in Drachenwald (pre 
damage).  If I do the rawhide repair as the archery shop suggested it 
will make the damage unviewable. Once the rawhide is in place it cannot 
be removed for inspection so I think you can understand my quandry.

Thanks
Lord Eric

On 5/28/2013 12:59 AM, William Black Dragon wrote:
> 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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