NoirFan
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Hello all, I have an ash/walnut flatbow which has not been shot for two years. I recently took it to the range and noticed what feels like a small hairline crack perpindicular to the bow limb. It's very hard to see, but if you run your fingernail down the limb it will slightly *catch* on a small rough area where it feels like a thin layer is beginning to lift away from a layer under it. The bow is finished with something called "FlaxWax" but the maker has since gone out of business so I don't know anything about it.
My question is, does this sound serious to you experienced wooden bow shooters out there? Should I give this bow some kind of treatment - linseed oil maybe - before taking it back out to the archery range?
Also, if there are any traditional wooden bowyers in central Indiana, I would be willing to pay a fee to have this bow examined by more experienced eyes. Please PM me if interested.
My question is, does this sound serious to you experienced wooden bow shooters out there? Should I give this bow some kind of treatment - linseed oil maybe - before taking it back out to the archery range?
Also, if there are any traditional wooden bowyers in central Indiana, I would be willing to pay a fee to have this bow examined by more experienced eyes. Please PM me if interested.