@@Wendmann just thought I'd mention something. I will be in Germany the 17th-18th of October. If you want to skip shipping and customs I can hand deliver you a custom GP bow. Edit as of 9/13/24 plans have changed up a bit. It'll be the 23rd-30th now
Nice job on bow and Yes I would not want to do weight pound reduction or massive grip rework. I would be willing on old bows to do on all but on working limbs/takedown is a finish and small hole fix for myself.
Thanks so much for watching, Casey! It inspires me when I hear of other guys working on their bows. You don't have to do the complicated work to have fun that's what's great about traditional archery!
@@greatplainsbow Right, I did in 2021 a repaint or really a spray paint on an old fiberglass model of bow as all Actionbow 8200 by Actionrod a gray green color fiberglass is when done and wanted a protectant for fiberglass. I did my best to keep logo as was in perfect shape only using clear coat, however I redid 36 pound weight in sharpie. I messed up and used black Rust--Oleum Rubber paint as a base layer before putting on Light Green miliary camo Rust--Oleum Makes for both military and civilian use. Only string limb tips did rubber base layer came off and using spray paint with mat clear coat later on same limb tip had started coming off when using so I am not using any on very end a coating removing on limb tips as bare clear/semi clear fiberglass is harder to keep. Actionrod brand now only makes mid quality solid bgginer fly fishing rods exclusive for Caballa's/Bass Pro, might even be owned/revived by Cabella's since the 1990's--2000's well before brands merged.
Man i have a 60# bear Montana longbow that i need down to 45#-50# cause of rotor cuff injury but looking at the glass i dont know if its thick enough to do this and not ruin the bow i dont have a income right now so i will do the work myself are you familiar with this bow or know if it has enough glass to reduce and not ruin it any help appreciated.
@@davemartin8113 sure I've reduced bear Montana's before. Easy bow to reduce. Just take it evenly off the edges of the belly using the trapping method. I've got numerous videos where you can see me trapping the limbs
Do you refinish vintage bows? I have a 1967 Wing, 69 inch long, White Wing target recurve that needs some holes filled or covered with an overlay on the belly side of the sight window and a refinish.
You won't get it off with any type of cleaner. I would try steel wool and if that doesn't work you'll have to sand it off and then respray the riser with clear coat
I've ask this before but what is the maximum amount of weight a guy could hope to get reduce on a 3pc takedown bow? I can find where I ask this before.
@@terrybowling5973 probably around 10-15 lbs. I've done 20 lbs before, but everything has to be just perfect. It's very rare to be able to get 20 lbs off
Because my bows are hand built from top to bottom. I don't build a whole bunch of risers and a bunch of limbs. My limbs are hand fit and color matched to my risers. I'm not a production line shop
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Man it's still quiet even without string silencers. Awesome stuff!!
I like your beautiful bows. Wish i could get a customized one in Germany. Thanks for the very instructive video.
Oh you can! I can build you a fully customized one and ship it to your door. Thanks so much for watching!
@@Wendmann just thought I'd mention something. I will be in Germany the 17th-18th of October. If you want to skip shipping and customs I can hand deliver you a custom GP bow. Edit as of 9/13/24 plans have changed up a bit. It'll be the 23rd-30th now
I really enjoy watching these videos Shane!
Thanks so much for watching, Dave!
That is one beautiful bow !
Nice job on bow and Yes I would not want to do weight pound reduction or massive grip rework. I would be willing on old bows to do on all but on working limbs/takedown is a finish and small hole fix for myself.
Thanks so much for watching, Casey! It inspires me when I hear of other guys working on their bows. You don't have to do the complicated work to have fun that's what's great about traditional archery!
@@greatplainsbow Right, I did in 2021 a repaint or really a spray paint on an old fiberglass model of bow as all Actionbow 8200 by Actionrod a gray green color fiberglass is when done and wanted a protectant for fiberglass. I did my best to keep logo as was in perfect shape only using clear coat, however I redid 36 pound weight in sharpie. I messed up and used black Rust--Oleum Rubber paint as a base layer before putting on Light Green miliary camo Rust--Oleum Makes for both military and civilian use. Only string limb tips did rubber base layer came off and using spray paint with mat clear coat later on same limb tip had started coming off when using so I am not using any on very end a coating removing on limb tips as bare clear/semi clear fiberglass is harder to keep. Actionrod brand now only makes mid quality solid bgginer fly fishing rods exclusive for Caballa's/Bass Pro, might even be owned/revived by Cabella's since the 1990's--2000's well before brands merged.
I have a Stalker Stickbow I need a few pounds shaved off of. Tore my rotator cuff out.
Thank for this educational video
Very interesting video
Thank you so much for watching!
What if you just put a little longer string? That should reduce it.
No that wouldn't reduce it at all
Wrong.
Man i have a 60# bear Montana longbow that i need down to 45#-50# cause of rotor cuff injury but looking at the glass i dont know if its thick enough to do this and not ruin the bow i dont have a income right now so i will do the work myself are you familiar with this bow or know if it has enough glass to reduce and not ruin it any help appreciated.
@@davemartin8113 sure I've reduced bear Montana's before. Easy bow to reduce. Just take it evenly off the edges of the belly using the trapping method. I've got numerous videos where you can see me trapping the limbs
@@greatplainsbow
What's the title of the video where you trapped the longbows
@@davemartin8113 it's in multiple videos. Just find one where I'm reducing a longbow
Do you refinish vintage bows? I have a 1967 Wing, 69 inch long, White Wing target recurve that needs some holes filled or covered with an overlay on the belly side of the sight window and a refinish.
I do Joe, but I'm full up on them at the moment
@@greatplainsbow How do I get on a waiting list? Looks like you do great work so I don't mind waiting.
@@joewilson6374 email me your info: greatplainstradtionalbows@gmail.com
How to remove Super glue smudge on riser. Tried all liquid WD40, alcohol. nail polish remover and olive oil. Fine steel wool ?
You won't get it off with any type of cleaner. I would try steel wool and if that doesn't work you'll have to sand it off and then respray the riser with clear coat
@@greatplainsbow No you can get CA debonding agent. If you use this you won't have a spot that needs re-finishing.
How many pounds can you safely reduce a bow ? I have a 60lb. Longbow I'd like to reduce.
It depends on each individual bow, but you can usually safely get 15# off a longbow and 10# off a recurve
I've ask this before but what is the maximum amount of weight a guy could hope to get reduce on a 3pc takedown bow? I can find where I ask this before.
@@terrybowling5973 probably around 10-15 lbs. I've done 20 lbs before, but everything has to be just perfect. It's very rare to be able to get 20 lbs off
@greatplainsbow I'm going to send you a bow if it works out I've got a few more I need lbs taken off of.
@@terrybowling5973 ok before you send it head to my website to verify the prices on that so we're all upfront. www.greatplainsbow.com/blank-page
What is price on weight reduction?
@@terrybowling5973 $350
Ouch! It was hard to watch you sanding those beauties. I’m sure it came out perfect though
Yeah it's kinda tough for me also to sand into a brand new bow with a beautiful finish, but I'll make it look brand new when I'm done
That glass dust will get ya in time.....nasty stuff mate. I used to do the same as you, custom trad bows.
Why not sell customer a lighter limb?
Because my bows are hand built from top to bottom. I don't build a whole bunch of risers and a bunch of limbs. My limbs are hand fit and color matched to my risers. I'm not a production line shop
cant you just buy new limbs? then you got two bows
@@dougeldredge absolutely, that is definitely another option