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Title: How do you store them?
Post by: Chuck_Delsandro on September 05, 2008, 08:18:00 PM

I'm sure this ? has been asked here before, please excuse me if it's repetitive.

I have a few vintage bows that are in nice shape, but have no room to display them  :(  just wondering how you guys store your old bows, any tricks or secrets to keeping them in good shape??

Thanks
Chuck

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: wadde on September 05, 2008, 11:34:00 PM

I like to put pegs up and display the bows with the string on the bottom limb and hang the bows by the string that is slid over the upper limb. I also have some resting on pegs horizontily.

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: Horney Toad on September 06, 2008, 12:48:00 AM

A bow rack on the wall is good. I have stored them unstrung under the bed at times. Don't store them unstrung with the string around the tips, or leaning in the corner.

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 06, 2008, 06:13:00 AM

I made some bow racks, a couple different styles.
 (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota078.jpg)
 (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota108-1.jpg)
 (http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/biggriz61/minnesota075.jpg)

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: portugeejn on September 06, 2008, 01:39:00 PM

Like this is how I store mine.

RonP  
 (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/18461216/297985955.jpg)

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: billy shipp on September 06, 2008, 02:31:00 PM

Check out the big auction site   110286811620
I built 2 racks using a similar design....best I've found so far.

Billy

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: hotfootTG on September 09, 2008, 09:50:00 AM

Chuck asked; ".... no room to display them  just wondering how you guys store your old bows." As I understand his question, racks won't work.

I have the same problem, Chuck. I have about 150+/- in my collection and over the years, have made or purchased soft bow socks for all of them - mostly fleece. I stack them on their side in 2'Wx2'Hx8'L storage shelfs .... yep, in the garage. As long as you don't jam them in and just let them find their own comfort position, I have had no problem with warped limbs or bruising.

Al (Als Decals)

Title: Re: How do you store them?
Post by: alaskabowhunter on September 09, 2008, 10:38:00 AM

I like to look at my boys from time to time, even  take them out for a test drive now and again. I wish I had all my bows in one place...