Bow Hospital at Denton Hill

[NoCams]

Awesome work Whip ! If we ever have a patient I know which hospital she will be going to for attention.

When you are cooking around the fire late at night think of Mason, Skyler, and I as you are staring into the coals and digesting those elk steaks ! wished we could attend all the great shows around the country with ya'll.

[ken denton]

Joe, are we supposed to ask for Doctor Whip when we bring our bows in? Ha!   Ken

[KPaul]

Very nice work Joe. Biggie you should be reported for bow abuse to BPS(Bow Protective Services)

[Herdbull]

Whip- I wiil try to make it to "no-neck"

[tippit]

Dang Whip,
I was sure you'd have to re-splint Biggie's bow that was held together with Duck tape     Doc

[Steve O]

Biggie--That was a  COMPLIMENT

So, here is probably the best looking part of the bow before Joe got after it.  This poor thing had some kind of paint and tape that turned into some nasty tar like substance after baking in my Grandpa's attic for the last 50 years.  I knew it was going to take more time and expertise than I had available!

 


If I get home from work before dark tomorrow night, I'll get some after pics up.

As far as my avatar, that reminds me of younger days when I could bowhunt all I wanted AND bird hunt all I wanted.  That was Friar Tuck, a very, very good German Shorthair.  I'm sure he will be the best pointer I'll ever own.  Miss my old buddy   :(

[rbdover]

Lookin' forward to Denton Hill. See Ya'll there.

[Biggie Hoffman]

Hey Doc Kevin, that's 25 years of "in the field".


I'm bringing this back up cause I was just chatting with DD Quillian, Dan's son. Talking about the freeman rounds on Tuesday nights at the shop. Shooting some of the 1st 3d courses in the south, how young we were and full of ourselves. I was getting all choked up. I'm not usually one to be moved by "things" but what Joe did to my old Longhunter has thrown me back to a day and time I'll always cherish and never forget. They say you can't go back..........but you can  8-)

THANKS JOE!

[Steve O]

I'll start a new thread with more pictures, but here is the same area of the bow AFTER Joe worked it over:

 


None of the before pictures Joe took do any justice to how really bad of shape this old bow was in.

[Whip]

Thanks Steve and Biggie - it sure is nice to hear kind words.  
By far the best part of this bow hospital gig is when I get a chance to work on bows with a history.  To bring them back to as close as possible to what they used to look like is a real treat for me.  Those bows from you two guys are about the most special I have had a chance to work with, and I really enjoyed it.  So glad to hear that you are happy too.  

[owlbait]

Hey Whip, I got the BreezeBuster today. Looks great. My grandson will love it. Thanks for a great job, and great service.
Mike

[Cherokee Scout]

I will bring a bow for you to look at.
I am not sure I want it refinished or not, I want your opinion.

[Whip]

Sounds good John - I'll see you there.

[ErikT]

Joe,

I'm looking forward to picking up my bow(s) at Denton.  See  you there!

[Whip]

Your bows are boxed and ready for the trip Erik.  I'll see you there!

[Larry Surtees]

"Doc" Joe,

If you keep up the fine work with your bow hospital, you'll never need malpractice insurance.  The refinish job on the Kwyk Styk is great.  And what a difference taking off 5 lbs makes -- it is a pleasure shooting with the lighter weight.

Thanks again,

Larry

[Islandlongbow]

Very impressive job Joe