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Title: Broken Herters
Post by: foxchef on June 14, 2008, 03:08:00 AM

Posted this on Pow-Wow earlier.

Recently broke the tip on this old Herters, 1961 I believe. It shot really well. I didn't pay a whole lot for it $40 or so. Any suggestions?

 http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll121/foxchef/brokenherters1.jpg

 http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll121/foxchef/brokenherters2.jpg

 http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll121/foxchef/brokenserial-1.jpg

Title: Re: Broken Herters
Post by: stmpthmpr on June 14, 2008, 03:24:00 AM

Just my opinion, but with it's value lost, I would probaly cut both tips off, narrow limbs a bit, and cut in new string grooves and tips.

Ive done this a few times with severely damaged tips. For me, if there isnt any collection value, it isnt worth anything to me if it doesnt shoot. So I try to give it another chance at life.

Sorry you lost it! What a bummer!!

Title: Re: Broken Herters
Post by: foxchef on June 14, 2008, 12:58:00 PM

Thanks guys,
It's what I was thinking. I'll give it a shot!

Randy, got your PM I'll get back to you later today.  RFL is alright.