Getting some help with bow tuning in SE PA

[jebeckjr]

Hi gang,

Happy holidays!

Would anyone know of a pro-shop that can assist with the tuning of a traditional bow? I am located in the Philadelphia area, and really want to get tuned right this winter, but I am very hesitant to start cutting wood shafts, etc (besides not being equipped) without having someone take a look.

Any recommendations?  I am more than willing to drive a few hours to get help, if necessary.

Thanks!

[grouse11]

No doubt your best bet would be Lancaster Archery. Some of the most knowledgeable and friendly staff and their customer service can't be beat (although you can say that about almost any trad archery shop). Shouldn't be more than an hour from you either, if not a little less.

[inthere10x]

West Caln Sportman Club (Chester county, pa) has a traditional archery shot on thursday nights, starting 1/17. There is always a wealth of experience and knowledge on hand.

[Tim]

Hi John,

I'm between you and Lancaster Archery (southern chester county) and would help you in anyway I can.  If interested you can reach out to me in a private message.  

Tim

[Big Ed]

Tim is the man!!!

[lpcjon2]

John I live just outside of Margate NJ (Atlantic city area) and would be glad to help you if you want to come this way.Tim

[jebeckjr]

Thank you, everyone, for your help!

Tim, I sent you a PM.

Tim in Margate, thank you for your offer also.  I'll be in touch if I'm too much of a mess for the first Tim to help!  :-)

[jebeckjr]

Thank you, everyone, for your help!

Tim, I sent you a PM.

Tim in Margate, thank you for your offer also.  I'll be in touch if I'm too much of a mess for the first Tim to help!  :-)

[Gasman]

Hello John,
If your in the Philly area then your close to our archery club,(Wapiti Archers)in Fort Washington.We have a good number of traditional archers come to our shoots regularly and the majority of our officers and active members are trad guys,(myself included).we would be more than happy to help and as luck would have it we are open for public shoots the next 2 sundays.12/30 and 1/6/13.Check out our website at wapitiarcherspa.com.Hope to see you sunday.Chris

[jebeckjr]

Chris, I had no idea there was a club in Fort Washington!  That's great!  This Sunday, Tim is going to try and give me a hand, but the following Sunday (1/6/13) I am going to try and come out.  I'm really glad you posted.  I would never had know that was there if not for your post.  Thanks!

[reddogge]

If you are in need of anything as far as equipment goes Mike Shaw's Tradional Archery is in Boyertown.

[Tim]

John......Definitely try to hook up with Chris at Wapiti Archers.  A great club and Chris is one of the good guys!   :D  

Happy New Year Chris!  Glad to see you here on Trad Gang....Tim

[Gasman]

John,Looking forward to see you on the 6th.Tim,Happy New Year to you and yours,hope all is well.Say Hello to Big Ed for me when you see him.Do you guys still shoot at Chestnut Hill?

[Tim]

Chris.....

Big Ed is always lurking in the shadows...  

[jcar315]

Originally posted by reddogge:
If you are in need of anything as far as equipment goes Mike Shaw's Tradional Archery is in Boyertown.

X2!

[jebeckjr]

Tim, for some reason I can't reply to your last PM, but I don't think Trevose Archery Club is around any longer.  I'm not from the area, but I've been here for about 15 years and I had never heard of it.  A Google search doesn't yield anything.  It wouldn't be unusual though, as Trevose is pretty developed now.  Though I may not be the best guy to ask - I didn't know about Chris's club in Fort Washington, either!

See you this Sunday!

[Mike Shaw]

I can help you with tuning that bow also. We are open all day Saturday and Sunday. Send a PM and I will hook you up.

Mike