Over 20 years of expert craftsmanship restoring recurves, longbows, and traditional archery equipment to their former glory.
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Wofford Heights, California, Recurve Rescue was born from a deep passion for traditional archery and the belief that every bow has a story worth preserving.
With over two decades of hands-on experience, we've restored everything from vintage Bear recurves to hand-crafted English longbows. Our workshop is equipped with both time-honored techniques and modern precision tools, allowing us to tackle restorations that others turn away.
Whether it's a family heirloom that needs careful conservation or a competition bow requiring peak performance tuning, we treat every piece with the respect and attention it deserves.
From minor tune-ups to full-scale restorations, we bring unmatched skill and care to every project that enters our shop.
Complete disassembly, repair, refinishing, and reassembly. We return your bow to like-new condition while preserving its original character and soul.
Custom-built bowstrings using premium materials. Perfectly matched to your bow's specifications for optimal performance and longevity.
Comprehensive bow health check. We identify issues before they become problems and provide a detailed report with recommendations.
Expert limb work from minor delamination fixes to sourcing and fitting replacement limbs that match your riser perfectly.
Precision adjustments to maximize accuracy and consistency. We'll get your bow shooting like a dream through systematic tuning.
From classic natural wood finishes to modern protective coatings. We offer a range of finish options to protect and beautify your bow.
We've refined our process over 20 years to ensure every restoration meets the highest standards — and keeps you informed every step of the way.
Reach out with photos and details about your bow. We'll discuss your goals, concerns, and provide an initial assessment and rough estimate — all free of charge.
Send your bow to our Wofford Heights workshop via insured shipping, or drop it off in person. We provide packing guidelines to ensure safe transit.
We perform a thorough hands-on inspection and send you a detailed report with photos, a scope of work, and a firm quote before any work begins.
With your approval, we get to work. You'll receive progress updates with photos so you can watch your bow come back to life.
Every restored bow undergoes rigorous testing — draw cycle testing, tiller verification, and shooting tests to ensure peak performance and safety.
Your bow is carefully packed and shipped back (or picked up), along with care instructions and your 2-year craftsmanship warranty documentation.
Before and after transformations that showcase the care and precision behind every project.
Gallery is currently being updated. Check back soon for beautiful restorations!
We stand behind every restoration with confidence. When your bow leaves our shop, our commitment to its quality doesn't end.
Every repair and restoration we perform is backed by a full 2-year warranty on our workmanship. If anything we did fails under normal use, we'll make it right at no additional cost.
All replacement parts carry their full manufacturer warranty. We only source from reputable suppliers, ensuring the components on your bow meet or exceed original specifications.
Can't find what you're looking for? Reach out directly and we'll be happy to help.
Contact UsCosts vary based on the scope of work. A basic tune-up and refinish might start around $75–150, while a full structural restoration with delamination repair can range from $200–500+. We always provide a detailed quote before beginning any work — no surprises.
Most restorations take 2–4 weeks depending on complexity and our current workload. Rush services are available for an additional fee. We'll give you an estimated timeline with your quote.
We specialize in traditional archery equipment — recurve bows, longbows, and other traditional designs. We work on both production and custom bows. We don't service compound bows or crossbows.
We recommend using a hard bow case or a PVC tube with bubble wrap padding. Always unstring your bow before shipping and insure the package. We'll send you detailed packing instructions after your initial consultation.
Our 2-year craftsmanship warranty covers all restoration work we perform — if a repair, refinish, or any work done by our hands fails under normal use, we'll fix it at no charge. Replacement parts carry their original manufacturer warranty separately. The warranty is even transferable if you sell the bow.
Absolutely! We build custom Flemish twist and endless loop bowstrings to your exact specifications. Choose from a variety of materials including Dacron, Dyneema, and Fast Flight compatible options, in a range of colors.
Ready to bring your bow back to life? Open a ticket below. You'll receive a secure Tracking ID to chat directly with our team! (Email is just our fallback).
Wofford Heights, CA 93285
Kern County, Sierra Nevada Foothills
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)
Sun: Closed