The older I get the harder some of my bows become to draw. I hate to sell anything some have been gifts some have  sentimental value.  My question is will most bowyers reduce weight on bows they've made? I had my Widows reduced , but I have a few longbows I would love reduced if I send them to the original makers.  Is that a normal request?

Quite normal.  I've done many.

Gregg

 Thanks for the input Greg. What would that cost me and how long would the wait be?  I believe you made one of the bows I'm talking about.

It's a 56" Shrew. 55#@26". G56-0805.

 I am hoping to reduce it by 6 or 7 pounds.

I'll check my records in the morning. 

 Greg thanks for your time and your info. I think I may do this after the holidays.

It is a good way to keep all the grand old bows in service. I have had good success in lightening quite a few and maintaining the the tiller exactly. You can't tell anything has been done visually. >>>-----> ken

I agree. After the holidays I'm going to have a Shrew that my wife bought used for my birthday sent out for reduction.

Hi there,  If you do decide to lighten your bows draw weight. Check around get estimates then I would appreciate your considering giving me a shot. I will save you money and do you a good job.  I would like to hear the details-- the weight now and how much you would like it reduced as well as the estimates you get. If I can't save you money and time I wouldn't do it.
   Thanks,    >>>>-----> Ken

Will do Ken.

Thanks MCS   I realized the instant I sent that I broke the rules. I simply forgot where I was. I hope it doesn't cause a problem. So sorry. >>>>-----> Ken

Had my Blacktail reduced 4pounds makes it very sweet to shoot!

No worries Ken.