Help! I need limbs made

[WTBrown]

I need limbs made for an old Bear 76'er riser. The originals are solid FB and are severely twisted. The riser is 17 1/2" center cut with a sight rail.

The riser has a good feel to it. I'd like to make a 30# bow for my wife and 35# or so for me for a training bow. I am pretty handy, and have thought of making my own limbs, either RC or LB.

What woods? are there any limb kits?

Help please!

Thanks Bill

[benzy]

I'd bet it would be cheaper to buy another (or two) 76er or a Minuteman off ebay.

But check at Binghams, they have plans and sell materials for bow building. Of course to fit the 76er pocket you'll have to "make" it work.

[Biblethumpncop]

Take a look at the Quinn limbs. They may work.

[WTBrown]

Limb width is not a problem with fit. the biggest problem is the last 3/4" of limb end( where the slot is). Standard limb thickness is about 1/16 too thick. Can the limb end thickness be saftely reduced? Can I sand down and then reseal the laminations?

Thanks, Bill