Author Topic: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak (Read 705 times)

highlife · « **on:** October 14, 2009, 10:24:00 PM »

Beginning stages of my first remodel job ... having fun with it. I wanted a 66 Kodiak due to it being the first year Fred put a radius on the shelf but after I got it, I couldnt resist re-shaping it to my liking. More to follow with the finish and leather work.

jcar315 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 14, 2009, 11:08:00 PM »

Very nice so far. Will be anxious for the "after" pics now!!

Bill Sant · « **Reply #2 on:** October 15, 2009, 12:21:00 AM »

Vincent, Sure looks better than when she left the house. Nice job.

highlife · « **Reply #3 on:** October 15, 2009, 11:59:00 AM »

Thanks Bill ... I am on the slope now but when I return, I want to hook up and check out that finish you suggested.

d. ward · « **Reply #4 on:** October 15, 2009, 01:22:00 PM »

Looking real good very nice work.bd

yellow bow · « **Reply #5 on:** October 15, 2009, 04:56:00 PM »

looking good!

highlife · « **Reply #6 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:54:00 PM »

Finally got some finish on her .... now for some leather work. I tell you what, this really is a smooth drawing fine shooting bow. Cant tell much difference between this and some of my newer bows. Fred knew what he was doing that is for sure.

C Kerley · « **Reply #7 on:** October 28, 2009, 10:26:00 PM »

Does your '66 have different woods for the top and bottom caps? I have one that is that way, they look just like yours.

highlife · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2009, 11:52:00 PM »

No, its all the same, rose wood I believe.

d. ward · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2009, 05:12:00 AM »

looking good real good.bd

stagetek · « **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2009, 10:12:00 PM »

What did you use to re-shape it ? Looks great.

reddogge · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2009, 03:29:00 PM »

Any more progress, shooting results, etc.?

highlife · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2009, 11:19:00 PM »

I used a dremel tool with the sanding drum bit to rough it out and then a file to make the final shape. Leather work this week ... I work a remote schedule (one week remote away from home (900 miles north) and then one week off back at home)this kind of puts a damper on finishing projects in a timely manner. This bow shoots really well and now that the shelf has a nice radius on it the arrow release is butter smooth. I like the way it looks and it helps with a clean release. I want to aquire a super kodiak next and do the same thing to it. I think I am going to use a 59 style strike plate with bear hair rest to finish it off. Pics to follow.

highlife · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2009, 02:08:00 AM »

Ok, here is the finished product ... sure does shoot nice.

cacciatore · « **Reply #14 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:05:00 AM »

Vincent,can you post some pics of your next work in progress,I'll appreciate.God blass you.Merry Christmas.Felix

Stickbow98 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:25:00 AM »

Beautifully done. Great pic also!

reddogge · « **Reply #16 on:** December 21, 2009, 04:21:00 PM »

Turned out real nice. What did you use for the finish to match up with the old finish and how did you blend it in?

yellow bow · « **Reply #17 on:** December 21, 2009, 05:22:00 PM »

beautiful job.

highlife · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:43:00 AM »

Upon Bowdoc's recomendation I used Birchwood Casey Tru-oil gun stock finish. I hand sanded and scraped off the old finish down to raw wood and just applied the finish with a clean cloth and blended it in and gave it about seven coats. I used a dremel tool to radius the shelf to my liking, glued some leather on and .... the rest is history. A fun project.

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