Woodchucker sent this to shell and the USPS did a BANG UP job on getting it here. I sent Bowdoc a pm and email but he must be busy as all or my emails are junk. So thought I would ask here.      

Is that splintered or just scuffed up? What year is the bow????????

splintered it looks like. it's a 56 kodiak spl.<><

In the third picture it looks like it's cracked all the way to the tip. Is that the case?

Before I gave up on it, I'd put a fiberglass overlay on that section, match it on the other end, cut new string grooves and since I was there anyway I'd put new tip overlays on the other side as well.

Dont have anything to lose except time.

Trap

Bowdoc is gone for the weekend, but I'm sure he will respond when he sees it.

Unless there is some sentimental value here, I would file an insurance claim (it was insured, right?) and you should have your money in 30 days.  Unfortunately, the post office will not let you keep the damaged goods if you file a claim.

Boy frank, they sure did a job on it, thats just sad.  I hope Rich or Doc get you straigtened out, those olk Kodiak Specials are wonderful shooters, it'd be a shame to see it hung on the wall.

I'm guessing some loctite forced down into the damage area might work, and maybe a belly overlay to reinforce the area.  It won't be exactly 'original' but it would be better than nothin. Tim

No not insured. I don't think it's cracked all the or at all. it looks like just the glass. If she can be fixed to be shot that would be awesome. shell is kinda bummed as I am but it was a gift and I know the person feels bad but hey it was not his fault at all. If it cannot be fixed it will still be a tresured gift from a a great friend.<><

First a little super glue to kinda bond all those lose strands together,then an onverlay as Tim mentioned should fix it right up to shootable condition again.......bowdoc

Doc I sent you a email about the bow. If ya think you can fix it up to shoot shell will be tickled pink! I can send pics of the whole bow so ya can se and let us know what it might cost to make her look good and shootable.Thanks<><

Don, If you could possibbly fix it for Shell      

Shell,(and Frank) I hope it's fixable.....I've never had a problem shipping anything before,it was just my luck              :mad:

(KnuckleHead me.....If I'd have had it insured,it could have paid for the repairs)

Chuck no need to feel bad at all my friend. No ones fault but the USPS( I'll be talking with there BIGSHOT REP Killdeer !  :eek:      If it can be fixed Bowdoc will get it done.<><

yeah blame killie she done it