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Old 03-30-2005 | 06:17 AM
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Arthur P
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Default RE: Stress cracks in old bows

Lots of times - in fact, usually - small cracks going across the limb are nothing more than cracks in the old varnish. Nothing to really worry about. Just make it a point to look real close at 'em to make sure the cracks ARE in the varnish and not in the fiberglass.

The large cracks that you see at the base of the limb aren't real serious, as long as they don't extend past the fadeouts. I've seen some old bows with real bad stress cracks like that and they shot fine. It's when you have cracks and seperations in the working part of the limbs that you really don't want to be messing with them.

By the way, the WW Royal IS as good as it looks.
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