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Title: Still waiting
Post by: Wheels2 on June 03, 2013, 02:08:00 AM
After many months of searching I finlly found a used Fedora 560 in my desired poundage.  It currently sits at the post office waiting to be picked up following failed delivery attempt while I was in hospital.  I still need  limbsaver bow stringer and new arrows as well.  I was in the hospital all last week and have a long list of things to do today but picking up the bow has to be included, even if I don't get to shoot it today.
I know it was not that long, but it sure seems like it took  long time to get here.
Funny how a new bow and patience seem to be at odds.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: nineworlds9 on June 03, 2013, 09:16:00 AM
I hear ya and so do a lot of us.  I just ordered some new limbs for my Stewart and Leon said "3-4 months"!!  Gah, I can't handle it! Haha, and that's a relatively short time for a custom bowyer, I mean some like Toelke will have artwork for you in 6 weeks but some bowyers can take a year!  It's painful and not good for the wallet.  I just want my limbs but I already got caught buying another used bow just to have something new to try while I wait, heehee.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: NBK on June 03, 2013, 09:21:00 AM
Same boat here.
Waiting for a new Dwyer Dauntless.  My name was supposed to come up "about May" and still waiting... patiently... waiting.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: nineworlds9 on June 03, 2013, 09:32:00 AM
You will not be sorry waiting for that Dwyer, they are one of the best.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: Steve Jr on June 03, 2013, 08:42:00 PM
Hope you enjoy your bow. I have wanted a Schafer for about 24 yes. I finally bought one from the classifieds Saturday & should have it Wednesday . It sure beats the wait time for a new one. I can't wait to get it ! Only two more days.  :)
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: Wheels2 on June 03, 2013, 09:22:00 PM
I picked it up and went to Bowhunters SuperStore and picked up a bow stringer but they were out of XX75 1916 shafts.  Looks like I will have to expand my search for arrows.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: Wheels2 on June 07, 2013, 06:08:00 PM
Bad news.... the bow had a flemish twist string on it and the brace was pretty low.  Being close, I took it to Mike Fedora for a new string.  In doing so we discovered that the top limb was twisted slightly.  Fortunately he can correct that but I really didn't count on spending an extra $50 on  bow that I have yet to even shoot. And I still have to get the $20 new string.
That stinks!  I am sure that the seller did not know this but still frustrating for me.  My own fault for not checking the bow as soon as I got it.
Maybe I should pass round the coffee can for donation to "Fix my twisted limb" fund.....  :dunno:
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: mahantango on June 07, 2013, 06:23:00 PM
Mike wants to charge you $50 dollars to fix a twisted limb?
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: Wheels2 on June 07, 2013, 07:42:00 PM
Yep.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: Big Ed on June 08, 2013, 09:32:00 AM
You would hope that would be under warranty.
Title: Re: Still waiting
Post by: Wheels2 on June 08, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
I am the third owner.  I know it will be worth it though.