[Ansteorra-archery] Bow Repair
Erwin Simmons
ESIMMONS001 at HOT.RR.COM
Mon May 27 23:22:06 PDT 2013
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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