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Offline Otto

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Film dipping a bow
« on: July 09, 2007, 01:13:00 PM »
Anyone here ever have a wooden bow film dipped for camo?

I'm bored.  Might take an ugly bow and have it done just for kicks.

Anyone ever do it?  Where and how much $$?
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Offline Bob Hunter

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2007, 01:29:00 PM »
Ott,
 I had by recurve done almost 7 years ago.
It turned out great. Back then it cost me $85.00 + tax , shipping etc. I had it done down in Roanoke, VA at Trebark's Second Skin Camo. 800.843.2266   www.trebark.com.
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Offline Rick Berry

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2007, 04:09:00 PM »
I have a Blackwidow that was done from the factory. Tough finish, great looking bow. Get lots of looks when we go out.   ~Rick
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Offline woodchucker

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2007, 04:18:00 PM »
I got an estimate from Gander Mt. of $100 for a bolt-action rifle stock

I would think it would be about the same for a bow
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Offline the Ferret

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2007, 04:25:00 PM »
I have 2 of them that 4Nolz made for me.
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Offline Tom A

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2007, 05:20:00 PM »
Lakota industries is in Xenia and does film dipping. My friend had his metal riser done in some type of wood burl. It looks really cool. Its not cheap.  I would call him for pricing
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Offline Barney

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2007, 06:37:00 PM »
I don't know anything about this stuff but would it affect the performance any?
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Offline John Krause

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2007, 07:29:00 PM »
Gonna dip one of them Widders?   :)
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Offline Otto

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2007, 09:03:00 PM »
John

Actually thinking of dipping my huntin bow,  it's a plain Jane Black Widow SA III.  

I appreciate the info guys.  Does the finish seem to be pretty tuff?  Of course, why do I care?  It's a huntin bow.  It gets dropped in the crick at least 2 times every season.
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Offline the Ferret

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2007, 10:15:00 PM »
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Offline Ga.boy

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2007, 12:05:00 AM »
Nolz or Mickey,

Does the increased draw weight result in faster arrow flight or do you think the limb recovery speed would be a little slower and negate the increased draw weight? I'm sure that I didn't phrase that question properly, but hope it makes sense. I've got an old Wing T-Bird that I'd like to have film dipped as long as it would not negatively affect performance.

Nolz, did you do the film dip yourself? If so, how about a tutorial.    :pray:
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Offline ROB TAYLOR

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2007, 12:09:00 AM »
I've had several items.....limbs, risers, accessories, etc. dipped by H2O imaging in Illinois...Jon and Co. are good folks, priced right, and they are licensed for Predator.  And I have never experienced, nor even heard of, the film affecting draw weight of limbs....jeepers, you know how thick that stuff would have to be for that to happen?  Sounds to me like a totally different process than what I have seen or else something was not done right.
-Rob
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Offline Mike Orton

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2007, 06:56:00 AM »
I just sent a new ACS-CX, that I haven't even held in my hands yet, to VC Finishes of Michigan for a Predator camo dip.  Sent direct from A & H Archery to the dipping company...  :pray:
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Offline Tom A

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2007, 11:53:00 AM »
No noticable poundage increase on my bow. Nor any notice in shooting characteristics. Its pretty tuff stuff.  Its the same stuff that is on most compounds these days. Of course the new bows will probably be a litte more durable since they dont have multiple coats of finish underneath.
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Offline sticbow

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2007, 06:48:00 PM »
I have a acs cx dipped in predator for about 6 months cannot tell the dip is even on it..If someone can post a picture for me I will send it..thanks Scott
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Offline Otto

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2007, 08:10:00 PM »
sticbow

email it to me and I'll post it.
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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2007, 03:32:00 PM »
on the way just came home from work..
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Offline Otto

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #17 on: July 11, 2007, 08:21:00 PM »
Here's the picture of Sticbows ACS dipped in predator camo.  Very cool looking.

 
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Offline Two Arrows

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #18 on: July 11, 2007, 10:51:00 PM »
Wow! That is impressive stuff! That looks great! If you would, please pm me the company's info.

Thanks - Doug
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Offline Derwood

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Re: Film dipping a bow
« Reply #19 on: July 12, 2007, 12:06:00 AM »
I'll second lakota industries in xenia.  I've never had anything dipped, but I've seen their work first hand and it's great.  I don't know their prices either, but I'd give them a call.  Dick's a great guy.  He is also one heck of a primitive/traditional bowyer.  Got me started in this sport.  He really knows his stuff.  I'm sure he could answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Ps.  I'm not associated with his business in any way, I've just known him for a long time and know he's a stand-up guy.

Hope this helps.
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