Thread: How do I know if an aged longbow is safe to use?
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Old 29-08-06, 08:11 PM
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If you must draw it back, put it on a tillering jig with a long string on and a pulley and stand well back whilst you pull it back slowly, a little further each time. you may get it back to the required draw length before it explodes!!
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