Author Topic: Made my first Riser : ) Lots of pics...new bow needs name! (Read 605 times)

philil · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:41:00 PM »

Adding micarta/veneer overlays to front and back

philil · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2008, 12:44:00 PM »

And then there's sanding of course :rolleyes:

Firstarrow · « **Reply #22 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:44:00 PM »

very cool!

lt-m-grow · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2008, 01:53:00 PM »

wow. that thing really jumps out of the picture at the end. Very nice work.

Kingstaken · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2008, 02:52:00 PM »

It's amzaing how so many of you guys/gals just decide to wake up one morning and say:
"I think I'm gonna build a bow today"

philil · « **Reply #25 on:** March 14, 2008, 04:01:00 PM »

Mixed 1 part epoxy with 4 parts acetone (Massey finsh)
Being the impatient guy that I am I think this stuff takes too long to cure.

Switched to 4 layers of 5min epoxy after the first coat

philil · « **Reply #26 on:** March 14, 2008, 04:03:00 PM »

Took her to the range after the first coat...I love this bow too much to stop shooting it

still a bit pale but at least waterproof

steadman · « **Reply #27 on:** March 14, 2008, 04:08:00 PM »

Very Nice Philip!! That is a beautiful bow! Congrats!!

philil · « **Reply #28 on:** March 14, 2008, 04:16:00 PM »

after more sanding/finish applying I got this

LEOPARD · « **Reply #29 on:** March 14, 2008, 05:49:00 PM »

That's a nice looking risor Phil! Well done!

Kingwouldbe · « **Reply #30 on:** March 14, 2008, 06:08:00 PM »

Philil between you & Hera I feel like you guys could build anything, great job

Cupcake · « **Reply #31 on:** March 14, 2008, 09:57:00 PM »

Philil,

Very nice work, what Kingwouldbe said.

Here I am, acquiring all sorts of sweet power tools for bow building, and all I need is a saw and some files. I had better make one heck of a bow after watching you and Hera.

Bodork · « **Reply #32 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:07:00 PM »

Philil, very nice work. Especially with the extensive use of hand tools. I love the way the wenge darkened with the finish. Everything contrasts very nice. Beautiful shape to the riser also. I'd call her Soulmate because all that work came from your soul and she'll be your mate for a long time to come.

2Knives · « **Reply #33 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:26:00 PM »

That is very nice!!!
I don't know how you guys do it....I'm still working on building a birdhouse!!!!

mmgrode · « **Reply #34 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:34:00 PM »

Awesome job Phil!!! That is a beautiful riser...and even better that you made it yourself! Great job!

see · « **Reply #35 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:40:00 PM »

why not call it "ASAP"(as soon as possible)or(ancient spirits and phil).

philil · « **Reply #36 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:58:00 AM »

I like that See!

Thanks for all the kind words.

Although I think my stuff can't really compete with Heras.
I had the whole idea bouncing around in my brain for a year but seeing what hera does with only handtools made me go for it.

Not sure my girlfriend would like the Soulmate-idea Bodork :rolleyes:

Still have to improve my finish skills, but it doesn't look too bad next to a border

Osagetree · « **Reply #37 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:09:00 AM »

Evreything was done from the inside of your fist and it fits your fist well; "FISTER"

sticshooter · « **Reply #38 on:** March 15, 2008, 09:31:00 AM »

Yep I think "Fister" is a great name. Put me on the list when you start making them. Ya done a great job... that is a very sweet looking bow. Nice shooting also.<><

Bodork · « **Reply #39 on:** March 15, 2008, 01:42:00 PM »

My bad. You're right. Women can be sensitive like that. That wenge looks even better in the sun where you can see the grain. I have wenege on the bow I'm currently shooting.
Just a great job on the riser! Mike


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