marks on limbs

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marks on limbs

#1 Post by curve » Sun Mar 26, 2017 7:01 pm

Can anyone advise as to what theses marks are - and any cause for concern - thanks
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Re: marks on limbs

#2 Post by perry » Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:14 pm

They look like stress marks in the Bow's finish to me. They'll be fine

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#3 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:05 pm

I agree with Perry. Where are they situated on the bow limb?

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#4 Post by curve » Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:38 pm

On the on the belly underside of the limbs above the riser - does the location matter?

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#5 Post by curve » Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:39 pm

Also is there anyway to remove them?

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#6 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Mon Mar 27, 2017 6:03 pm

curve wrote:On the on the belly underside of the limbs above the riser - does the location matter?
That is a common place to see these stress marks. The marks are in the finish and not in the glass so no concern that your bow will break. If the marks get real bad the finish may let moisture in.
curve wrote:Also is there anyway to remove them?
The only way would be to remove the old finish and respray the bow. How old is the bow as this isn't something that should happen to a reasonably new bow?

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#7 Post by curve » Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:42 pm

Thank you gentlemen for your input - your advice is greatly appreciated...

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