[Ansteorra-archery] Bow Repair

[Doug Copley]

I would have to agree with Ironwyrm, I could not say without actually
holding it and looking at it. Longbows are very touchy, they are put under
a tremendous amount of stress and then all that energy is released and they
snap back in to place. I would not want one to fail on me!

Vincenti


On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 12:59 AM, William Black Dragon <
ironwyrm at sbcglobal.net> 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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