Lamination Separation

[Patrick]

#5677

😥 Just discovered a lamination is separating on my bow. Steve Turay is off hunting (the nerve! 😆 ) and so I can’t consult with him. It would seem to me that the offending lamination is purely aesthetic, therefore I can keep shooting it. I’ve included a photo so you can see where the offending lam is (photo was taken pre-separation). What do ya think?:

[rayborbon]

#43321

Yes, I agree. I don’t believe that particular lamination on the handle’s outside layer would affect performance or be cause for major concern regarding the integrity of the bow.

[Dpowers311]

#43385

From what I have read it could be there for looks or it could be for strength. Can you tell if you have one solid piece from tip to tip or is there a joint under that lamination. If there was a small gap at the joint where laminations but up to each other you have a possible week spot.

Post this in the bowyers bench and one of them should help.

Dave

[Patrick]

#43424

Thanks guys. It’s a 2 piece takedown, so it’s definitely not one solid piece.

Good idea Dave. RE: Moving to Bowyers Bench forum

[rayborbon]

#43428

That part of the bow is not doing much (if any) work. Even if it’s a take down or single piece bow. Is that a glass bow? I’d be even less concerned if it’s a glass bow.

[Patrick]

#43432

rayborbon wrote: That part of the bow is not doing much (if any) work. Even if it’s a take down or single piece bow.

That’s what I figured. Although enough is happening there to cause it to separate. I’m going to shoot it tonight…I think. 🙂

[rayborbon]

#43440

Yes, but if it’s a glass bow it’s definitely not going to be a concern for structural integrity in my book.

[Patrick]

#43455

Actually Ray, to paraphrase a Kenny Chesney tune: ” You had me at…

rayborbon wrote: Yes, I agree. I don’t believe that particular lamination on the handle’s outside layer would affect performance or be cause for major concern regarding the integrity of the bow.

😆

[rayborbon]

#43461

Pardon me. I didn’t mean to sound argumentative or if I was questioning your judgment. Not my intent here. I was merely revising my initial statement slightly. Having watched my friend build countless bows I know he puts those on the handle area for two reasons, looks and comfort. At the same time I simply wanted to state or imply that if it was a glass bow, then I would be worried even less.

[Patrick]

#43480

Heck no! I don’t think you were being argumentative, and actually I was asking for you guys to question my judgment. I just figured I was sending mixed signals, since I was really just expressing my thoughts prior to posting (hence the confusion). Then I tried to be funny…and failed miserably.

[Stephen Graf]

#44135

Patrick – you could put some super glue under the lamination and see if that will keep it down. But I have to say, I don’t have much faith in super glue

My guess is that ultimately it is a warranty issue and you should send it back. Since that lamination is involved somehow in the “2 piece mechanism” whatever that is, letting the crack move down may weaken the joining of the two limbs.

Do you have another bow to go to for the season? What a bummer!

[David Petersen]

#44281

Mr. P — I personally wouldn’t shoot this bow any more until you talk to the bowyer about warranty. While I too suspect it’s merely cosmetic, it’s not worth risking further damage or nulling the warranty. You have another bow, right? dp

[Patrick]

#44345

Nope, she’s all I’ve got. 😥

Good point Dave. I’ll stop shooting it. I can still shoot my old bow, which is now Tyler’s. He won’t mind too much.

It seems this is my year to break bows.:oops:

[rayborbon]

#44367

That’s too bad. Now you know why some people hoard a surplus of bows. If you lived near me we’d set you up with a temporary bow.

[Patrick]

#27180

“The rest of the story”:

I talked to Steve, and he said it won’t hurt a thing to use it. He’ll fix it for me after season. He also did say I could repair it myself with Loctite 420. (I think it was 420. I don’t have my notes with me)

[rayborbon]

#27525

Word on my street is that guy is a good bow maker and a good man. I’m glad to hear that it is not a fatal problem.

[Patrick]

#28049

rayborbon wrote: Word on my street is that guy is a good bow maker and a good man. I’m glad to hear that it is not a fatal problem.

I agree with the word on the street whole heartedly! He is definitely both.

[Patrick]

#56790

Just a follow up. Steve repaired it for me, at no charge of course. Just like new.:D

Looking forward to getting my Whisper. Hopefully sooner than later, but the money’s a bit tight right now. 🙁

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