bow repair in wa

[Commeatus]

greetings, everyone.  my name's daniel and i've just joined.  i have a very beautiful recurve that was gifted to me.  it was made sometime in the late 70s and the laminate and glues are all going.  it's a single piece of wood with a large riser of a darker wood glued on, and the riser has separated.  there doesn't seem to be any damage other than that, and the whole thing needs to be sanded and relaquered, so i feel like any competant bowmaker could repair it.  ihave the basic woodworking skills, but i would feel more comfortable with someone experienced doing it.  does anyone know of someon in washington state, preferably in the seattle area?  thanks.

[legends1]

Welcome!!!!

[McDave]

Don't know about Seattle, but it would be worth your while to pay a visit to Ted Fry, Raptor Archery,  in Hood River, Oregon, if you ever get the chance.  I think Ted knows as much or more about classic bows as anyone in the Northwest.

[Bear Heart]

Is bow doc no more?

[oldbohntr]

Call or email me.   509-670-1770.  [email protected]

[gringol]

X2 for ted fry at raptor

[Commeatus]

odlbohntr, i've sent you an e-mail, and i'll be checking out ted fry when i have the opportunity.  thanks to everyone who's replied so far.

[Ray Hammond]

I second bowdoc if he's available

Tom Phillips and he are very close so you can email or pm Tom here

[Caddo]

Commeatus,
  Sent you an email.


LD

[Commeatus]

thanks, caddo, bear heart, and ray hammond--i sent bowdoc a message this morning so we'll see what happens.

[Bill Shepard]

You might give Jay St. Charles a call.  His website is  www.selfbow.com  you can find his email address on the website. His shop is in Fall City, WA.

I took one of his bow building classes and found him to be a very helpful and talented bow builder.