chuffalump
Well-known member
So...after the obligatory visit to the parents at Christmas, I find myself the owner of an old Jaques flatbow. Probably worth about a fiver in mint condition.
However, it's not in mint condition. Both limb tips are damaged, one with a longitudinal crack and one with a chunk missing (string grooves still intact). Also the laminated on piece of wood that forms the handle is cracked badly.
Basically, it's firewood. I was wondering if a decent glue could fill the cracks etc? Perhaps produce a toy for fun days or for someone with short arms (24" arrow according to the stamp). I have no intention of risking a 30 plus year old damaged/repaired item on anyone outside the family.
My club has a string jig so I'm kind of looking forward to making a Dacron string for it.
However, it's not in mint condition. Both limb tips are damaged, one with a longitudinal crack and one with a chunk missing (string grooves still intact). Also the laminated on piece of wood that forms the handle is cracked badly.
Basically, it's firewood. I was wondering if a decent glue could fill the cracks etc? Perhaps produce a toy for fun days or for someone with short arms (24" arrow according to the stamp). I have no intention of risking a 30 plus year old damaged/repaired item on anyone outside the family.
My club has a string jig so I'm kind of looking forward to making a Dacron string for it.