Recurve Restoration 

What a wonderful transformation!

Love these restorations/refreshments of classic bows. Thank you for sharing them. While I guess you never say never, and I have seen some nicely done paint on bows, I am not a fan of painting bows. If I needed concealment or wanted to reduce glare in hunting situations, I might temporarily use a sparingly applied camo tape on static areas (the light adhesive types). I have a 1970 Super K (50# @ 28) that is a dandy shooter. Originally setup with a calfskin-covered spring steel rest, I removed the rest and replaced with a calfskin plate, shooting from the shelf without any issues. Watching these videos really make me examine how my present bows were originally built. Appreciate the fresh look and improvements you bring to these old classics

1967-1/2 Super Kodiak, some of the best bear ever made. They would add spray paint camo for an extra $5.00 back in the day and that bow was $99 new straight from the factory...my 64 kodiak is a speed demon and probably the smoothest, quietest shooting bow Ive ever owned and I have over 40 of them total..

First LOVE Super Kodiaks. Just neat bows and inherently accurate. Second, as a former military guy, I rattle can stuff consistently.. as I agree that on TRUE works of art it’s a painful thing. But at the same time these are our tools. Make them work for you. If that means painting a widow, stalker, GP and whatever. Paint that sumbuck. Make it yours. That’s just my two cents. Loving these restoration videos guys!

The Super Kodiak is the 57 Chevy of bows. It's the model that Bear's Super Kodiak T.D. was modeled after. An iconic bow! P

Nice job Shane! Can't wait to see a transformation on another Bighorn. :)

Great save on the ol super Kodiak! Came out amazing keep up the killer content 🏹🎯

I build custom musky lures. I like to use Scotch Brite pads for dulling the finish on my lures, before applying another coat of finish. They last longer, and remove 220 grit sandpaper scratch marks.

Looks great I love these videos

Nice work, love your GSP’S too

Awesome work

I love watching these restoration videos you're making. Keep them coming.

Excellent work on that black beauty 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

That turned out great 👍🏼. 🙏🏼

Another great makeover

I have refinished a number of bows myself but it is hard to find a good one at a decent price today. I enjoyed this video.

First number on the serial # is a 7. So it's a 1967 super kodiak, which was the first year they made the super kodiak series. They actually came out very late in the year and are referred to a 1967 1/2

Huh, ive only ever met one person who's also read Skunk Works. It really is a fascinating book.

Very good, i was actually very intrigued to hear what you had to say about this bow and how it shot. I've been watching many of your videos and i must say they are very refreshing to watch. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Absolutely love this video, I would love to work with you, I was a painter for 32 years, did a lot of staining and wood finishing. I am looking into your bows time for a new one. 😁

You saved this bow and you gived him is real dignity. Thanks for your work. Nice job .luis traditional archer. Mine is a super kodiak. Hallo from italy

That black and red bow at 27:12 looks fantastic!

Great job! 🏹👍

Holy Sh!t... That really came to life and looks gorgeous

Nice how you work ,Beautiful looking bow ,keep feeding moth treats to your dogs ,ive got old bow ,needs rework ,its a Nomad stalker

Very good job...! What could you do if the limbs were twisted ? Could you fix that ?

Hey that bow you talk about at 15 min the pain is enamel based. Most spray paints are. Heat will help peel it up great. I used enamel paints for my first guitar restoration, as they are easy to learn how to spray paint and have a proof look and appeal

Love the pointer pups I have. A couple running around under foot as we speak.the joys of a good bird dog..😂

Never paint a bow from Fred bear 😣😣the are looking so good i am Robert from Germany i got 27 Bears 😊 great job !!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome

Good afternoon, 12:07, 5-4-24. D u have a vid of how to do sanding w more common man tools?

One of the worst tip overlay transitions on modern bows is the RD Bones by Krammer Ammons Shatterproof Archery. Your company would have to fix the tip overlay with epoxy in the spot or a glued on piece of wood as the tip overly transition is that bad, sharp and too soon from the tip that removing material would not be possible.

O'Keefe working hands is really good stuff to help prevent your fingers from cracking

With gummy paints, use a lacquer thinner then let it soften, then use a scraper or sharp knife and drag it over it.. Done a ton of bows this way..

can someone tell me if the tone shift of his voice is him doing it on purpose or if it's from bad audio quality

Great video! I have a blue stripe super Kodiak I’d like to have this done for. What finish spray are your using?

67 1/2 Black beauty!

Hey, I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of glue that is that you’re using to fill those cracks and holes with when you sand it and then you drizzle that stuff on what is that I need some I’m doing a Kodiak stupor for a friend of mine it’s a 1953 I want to have the right stuff

Why not use gue be gone it will take the paint off and not hurt the original finish. I used it on my bear grizzly and it work great. Just put some on a rag and rub and wipe. Just saying.

Looks like a super Kodiak

What do you spray it with on these refinished bows?

What is the finish you spray on ?

So the heat from the medallion removal will not delaminate the bow or warp it ? Great video 👍

What do you spray it with??

Curiosity requires I ask since I have several older recurves and would love to get restored. What is the ball park cost to do one ?

There is actually no way to date a Bear recurve made after 1969 by looking at the serial number

How much you charge to restore a similar bow with a similar paint job?

Hi what paint did you use for finish

I have a 68 Bear Super Kodiak recurve. It looks like the one you are refinishing. Mine is still shootable but has a few vertical stress cracks on the belly of the bow, 3 on top limb, 2 on bottom limb all are below the fade outs. How much do you charge to refinish a bow? Thanks

Just picked up a vintage Root Brush Master from the late 50's early 60's. Would it be worth it to have it restored? Great work btw. That bow turned out beautiful.

What did you use to spray it?

Btw i dont want my bow tasting like moths and stawberries and cream. If you can do my bow with the texas barbecue and bacon flavor it would be appreciated 😂

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For your health, please wear a mask while working.

You need to learn the difference between electric and pneumatic .

Awesome. This is good stuff! I sent you an email about a Browning bow I'd like some work done to. Let me know if you are interested.

I wouldn't do any work on a STRUNG bow

Why the hell would you put ugly camo paint on a bow that pretty in the first place.

great job. Painting a bow is a crime in many states.

I don’t like people spray painting their bows!! An allure of traditional archery is seeing the wood !!

All for painting cheap bows but not those pieces of art

Has no taste just sayin. I’ve done it

Hey Shane. Love your work. I'm sanding down and refinishing a few old recurves for my sons. What is the best finish you can recommend? I have a cup gun so I can spray two part finishes etc... Thanks so much. Shane

Beautiful job! May I ask specifically what finish you applied to this bow?

Kodiak bow. I hate painted

What do you spray it with on these refinished bows?