If it's a new Manuf. bow, send it back for warranty/ exchange.

if it's used and you are stuck with it. I'm sure there is an epoxy that could salvage it. I'm sure others will reply shortly.

 

yes, that can be easily repaired- based on what I can see in the pictures.

Seems all that happened is that the glue failed in that area--if it were mine, I'd get some epoxy-slow cure-clean the area of the old glue, lightly roughen the surfaces- apply, clamp--you'll want several clamps, (remove the excess glue while wet), when cured (let it set several days--if cold and wet outside, maybe a week- best done when warm and dry out) I'd string it, let it sit a few days-- see if any delaminating happens.


Do not use gorilla glue- it expands to fill voids--not good in this application.

 

That's fiberglass that is coming off. You may be able to have it repaired but I'm not sure how exactly. On a side note, a 55lb bow is A LOT for a lady to shoot. Generally manufacturers measure the draw weight at 28" so if she's drawing 24", she'll be pulling around 40lbs still. That's more than most recommend to even grown men starting in traditional archery.

 

there is a lot of boyers on here one of them would be best to ask. you might want to retitle the post as help fixing traditional bow or something like that so that you get the right people looking at it. you really need of those guys opinions they would know best.

 

http://www.bowyersedge.com/glue.html

 

I just got my wife a bow

To me, this is the only bit that matters.
If you just got the bow it is covered by warranty and you can just have it exchanged for a new one. The second you start playing around with trying to fix it yourself with inadequate tools and skills, that option goes out the window.

 

that is a very good point.

glossed over the wife part... may want to consider a take down bow with limbs of about 30#--then get new limbs (35 next, then 40 etc.) as she progresses through through developing strength and her form. Unless she is well accustomed to pulling bows back of that weight, it may very well hender the learning curve.

 

Thanks for all the help.

As far as returning the bow goes. I got it from a store that's closing and they won't take returns. But I got it fairly cheep.

My wife and are have been shooting for some time and she wanted a 45 for a new challenge. And she's not one for takedown bows.

 

Thanks for all the help.

As far as returning the bow goes. I got it from a store that's closing and they won't take returns. But I got it fairly cheep.

Unless you have a receipt that specifically states that the bow was purchased "as is" I highly doubt they can legally refuse to take it back. And if they can I strongly suggest moving to somewhere where the law is less anti-consumer.
Around here, EVERYTHING comes with 2 years warranty (6 months "no questions asked" and another 18 months on any and all manufacturing flaws).

 

Ok, got it. Often people buy bows based on what they think is enough or what they should have...often based on misinformation....glad this isn't the case.


it's really not too difficult of a fix. If you don't want to do it or can't find someone in your area, send it to me-- pay for shipping and pizza...call it done.

 

Heck of a nice offer F90F! Thumbs up for ya!

 

Thanks.
I just wish more people lived around me that have minor problems I see on this site. Seems that a couple times a month there is someone that needs some fix that, to me, is simple and can be done in a garage...stripped screws, frozen bolts, basic tuning.

and if he (OP) doesn't trust me, I'll take it to a guy that used to build bows by hand--Scott from Viking archery or Jim (crap not remembering his last name)...he used to build longbows and recurves. Scott made some of the Viking bows-- if you ever see/use one, he very well may have made the limbs or done some machining to it.

 

depending on the state- they may simply have to have a sign posted within view of the register.

Assuming they can't legally turn him away...so what, they're going out of business- no real upside there.

 

hate to say this but that bow is done...that is the most critical area of that style of bow and you won't be able to regain the integrity of it even trying to reglue it back.

 

The standard glue for fiberglass-to-wood joints is Smooth On. It's available at 3 Rivers Archery. Unfortunately, you also need a hot box to cure it properly. That's an insulated box with several 100 watt light bulbs. You also need to apply pressure to the joint. But not too much. That's probably what happened to your bow. The manufacturer starved the joint of glue with too much pressure.

If it's a new bow and the retailer won't help you, maybe you can go back to the manufacturer. All the bowyers I know would be so embarrassed with that, they would send you a new bow.

If that isn't a possibility, there are a few guys who do repairs to recurves.

Hope this helps.
Allen