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Title: Bow repair
Post by: park on January 17, 2011, 11:59:00 PM

Hello everyone.I want to learn how to fix old bows to make them useable for friends and family.I was wondering what path others have taken in learning their craft.Are there books available on this kinda thing.Thanks

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: kuch on January 18, 2011, 05:45:00 AM

Do a search for Bow Restoration 101 on this forum...that'll get you started.

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: d. ward on January 18, 2011, 11:01:00 AM

oh yeah I think restoration 101 gives great insight into the world of bow restoration too.I'll pull it up bd

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: park on January 18, 2011, 12:27:00 PM

Thanks for the info.I have a few bows that mean alot to me so I want to fix them right.One bow is delaminating.The other one has twisted limbs.The last one has a chip in the string groove.I know you all have better things to do then fix my problems but your help would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: Larry m on January 18, 2011, 08:56:00 PM

Yeah bd, You better pull that one up real quick. You might just learn something. Yeah Right, LOL!!

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: d. ward on January 19, 2011, 07:43:00 AM

crap I can't figure out how to pull up an old thread I'll keep working on it bd

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: park on January 19, 2011, 11:50:00 AM

Thanks.I thought you joking when you said you would pull it right up.Your help is very much appreciated.

Title: Re: Bow repair
Post by: d. ward on January 19, 2011, 01:41:00 PM

yes one of the tgangers pulled it up.Hope there something there to help you out with your restoration work bd