62 Kodiak Restoration

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This bow got an original NOS Bear rug rest.  And a handmade and dyed strike plate.

   

 

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The grain really "popped" on this bow.  Just what the doctor ordered!

 

What looks like scratch marks.......is actually glare.

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My friend really did a great job on this bow.  I can't thank him enough.

 


   

[vintage-bears]

She is stunning Tony!
55# is excessive weight. If you find that a 50# version suits you better, I can help you......    

Congratulations once again.
......Philip

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One last photo.  It's the area of the bow that originally caught my eye.

 


   

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The wood is blemished very bad. All those crazy black lines and colors in the wood. Yuck!   Lol

By far the wildest chunk of rosewood I've seen.

Couldn't be had by a nicer guy......bravo Tony!

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Yea....I thought about throwing it away once since it was so ugly!

Thanks Philip.......It's just up the road if you have a need to fondle or shoot it!

[OldSkoolArcher]

Tony, It is a beauty. Congrats!

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Thanks Nick.  It's good to know there are plenty of other folks out there that appreciate the 62K for what it is.

BTW - my Border Bear TD limbs arrived from Scotland.  I have quite the story concerning them to tell you the next time we see each other!  For the time being, lets just say they are IDENTICAL to yours!!!

[OldSkoolArcher]

Tony, Yep, I have a thing for the '62s.

Congrats on getting the Borders. I hope you enjoy them. I finally got myself to put down the Kanati and have been putting some more string time on the Borders.

PM me your story!

[reddogge]

Yes Tony, that bow is spectacular in hand and our friend did one heck of a job on it. His talents never cease to amaze me. I do love the '62s myself.

[Larry m]

More then worth the wait Tony!!!!
Hard to believe what that looked like before and to see the difference now... WOW, What a Sweet One that is !!!!!!

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Tony,

Incredible!

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Thanks guys.  This bow shoots really well.  REALLY WELL.  I need to get some arrows made up and matched.  I have two new strings so it will be tuning time soon.

Since it's no longer original and has a new great finish on it, I won't even think twice about taking it out hunting when the weather conditions are less than ideal.

   

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Originally posted by jackdaw:
Hey Tony...come with the Shaws to Shade Mtn. Bowmens shoot in September....you can bring yhat ultra-cool 62'.....nice find.....john getz

John

I may actually make it to Shade Mt. this year.  I'll have to see as we get closer to September, but should not be many conflicts.  It sounds like its a great shoot.  I'll bring the 62 for sure.

[TBinMN]

Tony - I keep coming back to your post to gaze longingly at your spectacular bow!
The 62's have become my favorite, even over my beloved 50lb and 55lb '64 Kodiaks - which is really saying something for me.
You got it all with that one - a great shooter, perfect draw weight and an absolute beauty!
You sir, are one lucky archer!
Thanks for taking the time to do this post!

Terry

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Terry - thanks for the kind words.

I'll send this thread back to the top for Casey37 since he wondered how to restore a pewter coin.

The old 62K will make her shoot debut at the Maine Poke & Hope this weekend.  I'm already up in New England, so it makes the trip relatively short for me.  I have some freshly made up arrows that shoot pretty good out of it.....we'll see if I can do my part!

[JJB]

Beautiful!
-Jay