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Offline Whip

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Bow Hospital Is Open
« on: December 16, 2009, 01:55:00 PM »
As many of you know, I recently have taken over the Bow Hospital portion of Belcher Bows.  Jim and Sandra purchased Sky Archery, and have been so busy with that venture that they could no longer devote the time needed to the Bow Hospital.

A trip to Michigan a couple of weeks ago brought a trailer full of additional equipment for my shop.  I have spent the past couple of weeks constructing a spray booth and rearranging space to accomodate everything.  I am finally ready to go.

I still have some work to be done, but the shop is fully operational and now open for business.  I thought I would give you a little tour of what I have been up to.....

Welcome!
 

Just like at the doctors office, the first order of business is to weigh in...
 

The Cosmetic Surgery Department
 

 

The Recovery Room
 

 

Due to the limits of my shop space I made the spray booth a three sided affair with a moveable back wall.  While spraying it is fully enclosed and ventilated to keep the finish dust free, yet the temporary wall folds down and out of the way when not in use.

Final Finishing
 
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2009, 01:59:00 PM »
very cool
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2009, 02:01:00 PM »
I have a Leon Stewart Longbow, 68 inches that needs to be refinished.  Is that something you can complete, and if so, what is a ball park charge for something of that nature?

Bob.
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 02:01:00 PM »
Thanks for sharing!
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 02:26:00 PM »
Bob, There is a price list on my website
 http://www.prairietrad.com/page30.html

A basic refinish job is typically $100 for a standard flat finish, and the bow will look good as new when it is done.    

The biggest portion of the Bow Hospital work is weight reduction and refinishing.  I can also do repairs, replace tips and overlays, and reshape grips depending on the bow.  If you have any questions on a particular bow and what might be able to be done just give me a call.
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Offline Wolfkiss

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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2009, 02:45:00 PM »
fantastic workshop, beats the kitchen table hands down
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Offline ron w

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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2009, 02:49:00 PM »
That great to know, If I buy a beater and it is beyond my abilities I now know where to sent it!
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Offline Chris Surtees

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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2009, 02:57:00 PM »
Very nice Whip...after what I have done to my bow this year you may be seeing it this Spring.
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2009, 02:59:00 PM »
Couldn't stand retirement eh?
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Offline Pops

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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2009, 03:02:00 PM »
Good Luck, I know I'll be sending you some bows
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Offline George Metz

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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2009, 03:04:00 PM »
I refinished my Hill once. Learned much but mostly learned I don't want to refinish a bow. The experience makes a $100 sound cheap to me. LOL. Nice organized shop. Now to keep it that way...
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2009, 03:08:00 PM »
Thanks, I will likely send you my bow after the holidays.

Bob.
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2009, 03:14:00 PM »
Congrats and good luck for a good mission
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2009, 03:17:00 PM »
Man this is such a great website, you can get anything you can think of on tradgang.

Joe i bet you are about to be a busy man my friend.
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2009, 03:18:00 PM »
Looks great Joe   :thumbsup:  

Like Biggie mentioned so much for retirement  :D
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Offline Tsalagi

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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2009, 03:31:00 PM »
Thanks for posting this! I'm glad to know these services are available in case I need them.
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2009, 03:34:00 PM »
Dr.Whip, congrats Joe on your new venture. Great looking shop you have there.
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2009, 03:57:00 PM »
Joe, Will there be any "Pretty nurse" in the recovery room? Don't want no "male" one!   :biglaugh:
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2009, 04:00:00 PM »
I hope someday to have a shop as nice as yours,good luck,glen
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Re: Bow Hospital Is Open
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2009, 04:09:00 PM »
Great looking shop and set up for bow hospital Joe! If you are looking for bow refinish or repair, better call Joe soon - he's bound to get swamped this winter.
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