Bow rebuild service

[Bow Master]

I am new to this site but someone asked me to join to offer people the ability to breath new life into that old worn Bow.
I do not care to get into the "legality" debate . the bottom line is they are only "illegal" for OSHA regulated companies. They are perfectly legal to own. The reason they do not make them anymore, is that Insurance companies will not insure someone to make them. Texas bow company made then until 2010. I am also interested in purchasing worn out, broken or any other condition. If this is the wrong forum I apologize as I am new.

 

[Agr516]

What do you charge for a bow rebuild? No straightening, just buildup and re-facing of a worn bow.
Thanks

 

[dave_dj1]

What is a bow? Or like a bow and arrow? I'm lost!

 

[CaseyForrest]

What is a bow? Or like a bow and arrow? I'm lost!

Look at the OPs avatar.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

What is a bow? Or like a bow and arrow? I'm lost!

Bow bar. The post heading had me wondering too. I was thinking hunting bow.

 

[cantoo]

Bow Master, we're a bit thick here sometimes. I glanced at the title too but figured it out when I read your post.

 

[Bow Master]

Sorry about that I figured bow in A Arborist site would be self-explanatory I charge anywhere from $100-$150 depending on the condition you ship it to me I ship it back and it will be like brand-new when you get it back

 

[WoodTick007]

Perhaps you could explain what exactly you do for the amount you stated in your post. Can you also post pictures of your production facility along with how you maintain the quality and consistency of your repairs? It would also be great to know what you can and can't repair. How long have you been doing this and do you have references?

 

[rarefish383]

Check out the "Chainsaw" forum, every one there will know what you are talking about. Welcome to the site, Joe.

 

[WoodTick007]

How are the rails hardened?

 

[Bow Master]

I Tig weld on stellite #6 alloy all around the nose as well as the tail end so hardening is not required I then regrind the slot to .050/.063. My facility is just my 28X60 shop. I can fix ANYTHING on a bow as far as quality I have rebuilt over 300 in the last 4 years and have never had one comeback defective. I sell most of them on eBay you can look me up under jgreen70.

 

[WoodTick007]

What are these bars used for? Limbing?

Best of luck with your business venture!

Do you purchase used bow bars from people?

 

[turnkey4099]

Bow Master, we're a bit thick here sometimes. I glanced at the title too but figured it out when I read your post.
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Gotta admit I was a bit slow. Couldn't figure it out even after studying the avatar

 

[Tenderfoot]

What are these bars used for? Limbing?

Best of luck with your business venture!

Do you purchase used bow bars from people?

Bucking pulpwood or firewood. They have huge problems with kickback and its one of the reason they are hard to get a hold of now.

 

[Bow Master]

I will only sell them with extra long top and bottom guards . and yes I do buy bows in any condition

 

[cantoo]

Wouldn't the chain brake stop all kickbacks..





Just kidding. Built long before the guy who thought of chain brakes was even born I bet.

 

[dave_dj1]

How many cubes do I need to pull one of those? I think it would be handy for the cutting I am doing now.

 

[Agr516]

How many cubes do I need to pull one of those? I think it would be handy for the cutting I am doing now.

Doesnt take too large of a saw. A 14" bow usually takes a 25" (84dl 3/8) chain but you are only cutting with 12" or so of the bar at a time. I use an 044 on mine and it works damn good. Thats way more saw that it needs but overkill pleases me.

 

[Mad Professor]

After welding, how do you surface the rails and regrind the groove? I'm assuming you must grind as machining stellite would be a *****!!!

 

[hedge hog]

And do you harden the face of the rails?


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