Author Topic: building a one piece (Read 2563 times)

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #40 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:47:00 PM »

I mark the riser profile with templates, then cut the shelf with a hacksaw and make a groove with a square file.

I use a sander with a 50 grit belt to remove the sight window.

Then clean up whats left with a file.

Back to the sanding drum to shape the riser, and we are almost done.

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #41 on:** July 30, 2010, 08:59:00 PM »

I finish shaping the riser with a small rasp. This is the best file I have ever used, it cuts fast and leaves a smooth finish. I start sanding with 100 grit.

This is my favorite power tool in the shop, it will save an hour of sanding time and can be used for finish shaping.

And here it is, finish sanded, tillered, and hanging in the spray booth. I know what I will be doing tomorrow.

PhilNY · « **Reply #42 on:** July 30, 2010, 11:22:00 PM »

Great detail with lots of photos. Very interesting thread. Sent you a PM about your shop.
Phil

AZ_Shooter · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2010, 08:55:00 AM »

Thanks for sharing all of the tips and gadgets, and great job on the bow!

Apex Predator · « **Reply #44 on:** July 31, 2010, 09:17:00 AM »

Thanks for taking us a long. One of the most professional build-a-longs I've seen.

chad graham · « **Reply #45 on:** July 31, 2010, 03:30:00 PM »

very nice thanks for sharing!

fish n chicks · « **Reply #46 on:** July 31, 2010, 03:53:00 PM »

What an amazing thread. Beautiful work and thanks for sharing with us!

bjansen · « **Reply #47 on:** July 31, 2010, 04:31:00 PM »

Outstanding work! Thanks for taking the time to do a build along!

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2010, 06:35:00 PM »

Thanks guys,
I sprayed the last coat of epoxy a few minutes ago, now to wait 3 days until I string it, and it is a very long 3 day wait.

J. Holden · « **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2010, 08:02:00 PM »

Very cool! You make it look so easy.

-Jeremy

Big Riser · « **Reply #50 on:** July 31, 2010, 09:46:00 PM »

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #51 on:** July 31, 2010, 10:32:00 PM »

Ok, lets get a finish on this. I have never understood how white and tan makes clear.

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #52 on:** July 31, 2010, 10:45:00 PM »

Here it is after 3 coats. I really like how the yellow actionwood looks. Good osage is getting harder to find so it's nice to have an alternative choice.
Now I need to ask a question, I prefer my bows with clean simple lines without an excess of overlays or inlays. Do you like a bow with all the bells and whistles or plain and simple?

kennym · « **Reply #53 on:** August 01, 2010, 05:00:00 PM »

I like plain or just a lil fancy about like you have right there!

How do you like the T bird?

GREG IN MALAD · « **Reply #54 on:** August 02, 2010, 01:20:00 AM »

Kenny,
I think T-bird epoxy is the best finish, It is very forgiving and versatile. My latest batch is thinner and dries slightly faster than the older ones, and since it is a glue, it sticks very well. As a demonstration I finished a hickory backed osage bow by brushing the finish on. After 4 thick coats I wet sanded the drips and brush marks then buffed and polished the bow. The finish is absolutely flawless, and all it took was a 99 cent paintbrush and about 6 hours sanding time.
The only negative is that if you spray the finish you need a good clean spray room to get a dust free finish, or you have to sand and polish the bow. It does take 30 minutes to go dust free.
Greg

Joey V. · « **Reply #55 on:** August 02, 2010, 10:22:00 AM »

What a great workshop and Machinery! Your bow is great but the workshop is even better

kennym · « **Reply #56 on:** August 02, 2010, 07:49:00 PM »

Thanks for the info Greg!

Goose Gossett · « **Reply #57 on:** August 02, 2010, 10:51:00 PM »

You make it look easy. Amazing job!

wookiewebster · « **Reply #58 on:** March 13, 2012, 12:10:00 PM »

I was searching for a sanding jig for a R/D riser and I found this post again. Very nice job, Greg.

NormanDale33 · « **Reply #59 on:** May 11, 2012, 01:30:00 PM »

ttt...great build along. was looking for tips on how to glue up tips and overlays. Great job. Does anyone know how long to allow the tips to dry when using smooth-on? i imagine you don't want to go back in the oven.

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