Author Topic: Building an Old School Hill style longbow (Read 4095 times)

jsweka · « **Reply #40 on:** November 26, 2012, 04:27:00 PM »

I had some bad reactions to whiskey back in my college days. I'll stick with beer for this bow.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #41 on:** November 26, 2012, 04:58:00 PM »

I guess it's OK:)

John, that riser is really sharp, can't wait to see it finished.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #42 on:** November 26, 2012, 08:43:00 PM »

Looking better and better!

Dave.

jsweka · « **Reply #43 on:** November 26, 2012, 09:25:00 PM »

Thanks guys.

Nothing really new to talk about or post pics of. Just lots of sanding. I may be able to put the first coat of finish on it tomorrow night.

This is the point in bow building that I start to lose patience. I wanna shoot that sucker!!!

karrow · « **Reply #44 on:** November 26, 2012, 09:50:00 PM »

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Originally posted by DVSHUNTER:
The bow that is ,not the beer. I find that using just the right amount of whiskey helps finish things up. Be careful though as too much will sometimes end in breakage.

so SO true. :D

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #45 on:** November 26, 2012, 10:05:00 PM »

LOL Karrow. Yes so true:)

What's ya gonna put on for a finish, Johnny Boy?

If it were me, I'd mix some Goose Island and true oil together and slap it on:)

jsweka · « **Reply #46 on:** November 26, 2012, 10:55:00 PM »

LOL...Probably some Goose Island and poly.
(I gotta get me some more Goose Island).

red hill · « **Reply #47 on:** November 26, 2012, 10:56:00 PM »

Nice bow-build, John. A Hill bow is on my "someday" list.

jsweka · « **Reply #48 on:** November 27, 2012, 06:31:00 PM »

After final sanding of everything, it ended up at 54# @ 28" and I just put the first coat of finish on the bow. I use Minwax wipe on polyurathane. It's easy to apply and doesn't stink up the house with any odors. I'll put 5 - 6 coats and rub it down with steel wool in between coats.

I'm still deliberating on what you use for a handle wrap - either typical leather laced up the back or I was thinking about using leather cord wrapped around the handle like what Frank San Marcos uses on his bows. Either way, I should have it finished up and shooting this weekend

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #49 on:** November 27, 2012, 07:01:00 PM »

JJB · « **Reply #50 on:** November 27, 2012, 10:52:00 PM »

Nice build along, John. It really came together well and looks great! Looking forward to your finished pictures.
-Jay

coaster500 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 28, 2012, 01:41:00 AM »

looking great!!

bigbob2 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 28, 2012, 03:47:00 AM »

Pics! gotta have pics!

wislnwings · « **Reply #53 on:** November 28, 2012, 06:54:00 PM »

Can't wait to see the finished bow. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

BrushWolf · « **Reply #54 on:** November 28, 2012, 07:37:00 PM »

Looks great! I like the grey glass.

DEATHMASTER · « **Reply #55 on:** November 28, 2012, 09:30:00 PM »

Very nice build along and explanation of what is being done. Thanks for doing this for us wannabes.
Should look great finished.

jsweka · « **Reply #56 on:** November 29, 2012, 05:24:00 PM »

I just put on the last coat of finish.
Tomorrow night I'll put a handle wrap and leather rest on and give it a work out on Saturday.
Stay tuned...Finished pics coming soon

kennym · « **Reply #57 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:46:00 PM »

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #58 on:** November 29, 2012, 08:56:00 PM »

Looking forward to the pictures, John.

jsweka · « **Reply #59 on:** November 30, 2012, 08:09:00 PM »

Man, I cussed myself out good tonight. I thought this bow would be finished tonight, but I found a big run in the coat of finish I put on last night. Ticked me off :mad:

So I had to do some sanding and put another coat on it. Finished pics will be up tomorrow.

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