Felix (cacciatore) was kind enough to send me some green tip Bear limbs that I have been searching for.
The finish was in bad shape so I decided to strip em and give them a fresh coat.
While in the process I decided to make them my own by customizing the tips. Easily done with a flat file, some round files, sandpaper and patience.
The only advice I would suggest is to go SLOW. Stop often and LOOK. Pay special attention to string grooves.
Before spraying on the finish I will do final sanding to smooth all the edges. I like to use the sponge/sanding blocks at this point. Hey, if I could do it...Anyone could!
Here they are and Good Luck Hunting this season everyone........Be Safe
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/tips4.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/tips3.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/tips2.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/tips1.jpg)
:thumbsup: ...and they even look faster too.
Hey Philip they look great,well done,congrats!
Lookin good Phil, might have to try that myself.
NICE!!!
Nice job Philip!
This really is quite easy folks. Just take your time.
Bear archery left quite alot of "tip" on their limbs which is great for modifications like this.
I would not do this to a mint or rare set of limbs but if you have a set that's in need of a restoration.....Go for it.
I did the final sanding and contours. Ready for varnish.......Philip
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/tips6.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/tips5.jpg)
Nice, they turned out great!
Great minds think alike, I just did the similar thing to a 70# set of green tips I have . Yours look better. Do you think they shoot differently ???
I would not expect them to shoot any differently Kuch. We'll see.
The tips are purely decorative......Philip
Didn't know if taking mass off the tip would lessen vibration , or is it only mental. I have a pair of blue tips that someone modified ...pretty small and they shoot like a dream. Maybe I'm mental?
I could be interesting to chrono before aqnd after the treatment.Maybe I must still have a pair that I can modifie.
Nice job. :thumbsup:
other poorer examples, Philip's are the nicest
(http://i797.photobucket.com/albums/yy259/elizipper/DSC00060.jpg)
Finally got a finish on the limbs. :banghead:
They turned out great and the new decals from Al are amazing!
Here they are.....Philip
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/1120111628a.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/1120111627a.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/1120111722b.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/1120111722a.jpg)
(http://i616.photobucket.com/albums/tt247/87philip/1120111720a.jpg)
very nice, I plan on tweaking mine this winter
working on a set of white knight limbs for a friend.
so far so good and a long process it is.
(http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn42/bearkeeper/tip2.jpg)
Well done Philip