Really enjoying these old restorations. I’ve got an old York that was my Grampa’s I’d love to restore one day.
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I can do it!
@andreas75129 ай бұрын
Super interesting job and lots of interesting details in your videos. I'm looking forward to the second part, especially how you deal with the holes in the riser. Best regards from Bavaria!
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@anthonyforfare72239 ай бұрын
Y’all do amazing work 👍 best restoration videos I’ve ever watched 🤩😁‼️ keep up the great content 😁‼️
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@dieter579 ай бұрын
the work of a master and I love the great plains bows Best regardes from Germany 🏹
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Hillcapper19 ай бұрын
Good to see you all back, been a bit!
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
Yeah too long
@huntrealoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Very nice Shane...
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thank you, Sir!
@georgehaydukeiii63968 ай бұрын
I learn so much from these restoration videos. I literally have hundreds of these old bows and love restoring them. After seeing a lot of half-assed attempts people have made on some really nice bows, It's great to watch you do a proper job. Thanks again!
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching, George! It means a lot to me!
@paulgray94659 ай бұрын
DUDE i wish i could afford a bow from you... always fun to watch keep up the amazing work guys!!
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@chriscarignan85717 ай бұрын
As a budding garage bowyer, I'm learning a ton from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@greatplainsbow7 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Glad to do it! More stuff coming
@ryanwitt99039 ай бұрын
Another good video, I enjoy these old bow restorations
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@knifesharpeningnorway9 ай бұрын
Awesome seeing you work as always mate
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Glen!
@tomvawter45319 ай бұрын
Nice work Shane! I enjoyed the video. Looking forward to Part 2 to see how this project comes out. I hope that all is well! ✝️
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Tom!
@twix61137 ай бұрын
i have to thanks you Shane, first i have a bow from your company , and i also have some old bows. with your fantastic video here for exemple i decided to correct some issue on my Damon Howatt Monterey. the tiller was 3/4 inch positive on the upper limb and got a little twist in the two limbs. i succeed to do it in two hours, after seeing your video more hours. now the tiller is correct and no more twist, the bow is more confortable at the release, a little bit smoother, i lost only two pounds after decrease my brace height about 1/4 inch. so thank to you Shane for making me confident to try it, i'm so happy now. big hug from France. sorry for my bad english.
@greatplainsbow7 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much for watching my channel! So happy to hear of your success with your bows!
@JoelWiggins-p9x7 ай бұрын
Thanks man appreciate the knowledge
@PhilMagistro9 ай бұрын
Shane, decals for most vintage Bear bows are available from Alan Harford. They are exact matches for the old silkscreens.
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
Very good to know
@normankaster9179 ай бұрын
I have a bear green glass Super Kodiak that i found in a barn.... Someone drilled holes in the limbs... I want to use the riser and replace the limbs my self, after i make a form based off of the original bow.... What would be the best material for the wood core limbs and glass/resin that would keep it close to what was originally their, but I've also never heard of anyone actually replacing limbs before, any info would be really appreciated.... It's such a beautiful bow that i hate to have it sitting on the wall and not use it.... Can't wait until part 2
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
If you've got the time it can be done. Most of the bear bows were cored with maple to keep it original, but bamboo is far superior as far as limb cores go
@josephhowell42509 ай бұрын
I have an old longbow that I inherited and it was handed to me strung. I have no idea how many years it’s been left that way. So I’m wondering if I should have someone who knows what they’re doing look at it before I try shooting it. I don’t want to break it. Does it need to be worked on?
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
Send me pics 620-260-6600
@mikeamboy72929 ай бұрын
what's the chances that twist was caused by stringing through the legs??
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
It's definitely a possibility, but it could just be the wood taking on it's environment over the years also
@earlunderwoodjr.67669 ай бұрын
I own a 1966 Bear Kodiak Magnum bow. I’m the original owner, and purchased the bow in Grayling, Michigan. The bow is in very good condition, but has a limb twist, in the lower half. I haven’t fired this bow for the past 50 years, but wasn’t aware that it could be refurbished. I would love to be able to shoot this bow again, and know it is still safe to use. Please reply.
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
I can fix it for you or I can tell you how
@earlunderwoodjr.67668 ай бұрын
@@greatplainsbow I have shipped my bow. It could arrive on Monday. There are written repair instructions included. I believe the limb twist is in the upper limb. I will be obvious, when you look down the bow.
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
@@earlunderwoodjr.6766 sounds great, Earl! I'll be looking for it!
@earlunderwoodjr.67668 ай бұрын
@@greatplainsbow After a little further research, I found that I purchased my Bear Kodiak Magnum bow in 1967. That was my senior year of high school. The serial number begins with a “7” and the “U” as in Underwood.
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
@@earlunderwoodjr.6766 that's interesting
@FrankPace549 ай бұрын
I love watching you do these bow reworks, and I love Bear bows. Question, I have a 1967 Bear super kodiak 64" 50# that has delaminated. It is a clean break and I can squeeze it back togeather to it original shape. Can this be re-epoxied back togeather and retain the original shooting characteristics? This is one of my favorite bows, broke my hart when it poped.
@greatplainsbow9 ай бұрын
Hi Frank, text me a picture of the delamination. 620-260-6600. Thanks for watching my channel!
@Valscorn016 күн бұрын
You want to know how you know someone knows what they are doing? Look at how much measuring is done at the beginning and throughout the project.
@brandonm61176 ай бұрын
I bought a bow, and the seller said it was a “Ben Pearson” but I don’t know for sure, any way to tell? The markings say M574. It also has green limbs similar to the one you have in this video which is interesting. I’m definitely going to restore it, has some scratches here and there
@greatplainsbow6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what M574 means right off. Join the Traditional Archery Society page on Facebook and post it on there. Guarantee someone will know
@chrisranyner48905 ай бұрын
Wow this was great indepth. Going to try straighten a limb tip and refinnish. What was the perfect tiller for 3 under you measured on this one?
@greatplainsbow5 ай бұрын
Either 1/16" or 1/8". I prefer 1/8"
@greatplainsbow5 ай бұрын
But it all depends how far above center the shelf is cut. Those measurements are for a shelf that's one inch above center. A good rule of thumb is for every quarter inch above center after one inch add 1/16" tiller
@chrisranyner48905 ай бұрын
So much more to it. You could do a paid video series on bow refinshing with all the details. So thankful you put these out.
@greatplainsbow5 ай бұрын
@@chrisranyner4890 just happy you like the videos
@austinsprouse24054 ай бұрын
Whats the process for getting a bow reworked by you? I have a 70s kodiak magnum thats a good shooter but has seen better days aesthetically. Also how much do you normally charge for these reworks? Love the channel!
@greatplainsbow4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I am full up on reworks for 2024, but I could do it in 2025. They run around $200-$250
@JoelWiggins-p9x7 ай бұрын
Hey, I’m reworking a 1953 just like that could you tell me what kind of glue that is that you used to repair those cracks and scratches and little holes you sanded it and then you added the glue and then you sanded it and then you added the glue what kind of glue is that, thanks have a good day
@greatplainsbow7 ай бұрын
CA glue or just really thin super glue
@Randomintrests8 ай бұрын
If you could make a video explaining where to remove material to correct limb twist! Limb twist always confuses me
@greatplainsbow8 ай бұрын
Yeah I'll be doing that when I can find time
@JoelPoole-o6gАй бұрын
Shane, is it possible to repair my Bear Grizzly that delaminated? This was my go-to hunting bow since I bought it new in the 70’s. I would love to restore it if it’s possible. Thanks. Joel in Montana.
@michaelobrien-j9w3 ай бұрын
Never leave the string in your hood when using power equipment.