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Title: twisted solid fiberglass limb......
Post by: jabhunt2010 on July 11, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
hi guys wanted to know if anyone had a method for fixing a twisted limb from a bear 76er, solid fiberglass 50#. recently acquired one and its in pretty good shape all but for the top limb, any help is appreciated thanks alot    Jamie  ( have read the posts on here about twisted limbs, but didnt know howe much diff solid glass would be)
Title: Re: twisted solid fiberglass limb......
Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on July 11, 2010, 06:17:00 PM
I DID A SET. WARMED ONE UP AT A TIME OVER THE ELECTRIC STOVE [DON'T MELT IT] SNAPPED IT BACK IN THE RISER AND TWIST. COOLED IT UNDER COLD WATER. MIGHT TAKE A COUPLE OF TRIES BUT CAN GET RIGHT WHERE YOU WANT  BILL
Title: Re: twisted solid fiberglass limb......
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 11, 2010, 11:24:00 PM
I straightened a 76er limb a few weeks ago. It was so bad the string was several inches off the handle.

After several attempts with mild heat without success I decided I would straighten the limb or melt it.

I heated up really hot with my heat gun and twisted it straight with a crescent wrench.

The ugly thing was actually a pretty good shooter after I fixed it.