Author Topic: HH straight bow build... Finished!! (Read 5372 times)

jsweka · « **Reply #100 on:** July 20, 2013, 08:14:00 AM »

Yep - round the corners of the limbs and those will blend right in.

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #101 on:** July 20, 2013, 09:02:00 AM »

Ok john I will do that... Boy does it look good with the new overlays!!!!

Razorbak · « **Reply #102 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:25:00 AM »

Looking good Really like combos

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #103 on:** July 20, 2013, 02:53:00 PM »

Well it is all shaped!!! Other than some minor final sanding I am super pleased with this bow. Shoots like a dream and with the coco riser and added mass there is no hand shock! I can not thank you guys enough especially jsweka (John) and Kenny M. You guys are true friends and I am very lucky you all are passing along knowledge and experience through this site. Everyone is correct when they say that there is not a site like this one and the fellas on here... Here are some pictures of the bow how it is today!

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #104 on:** July 20, 2013, 02:56:00 PM »

And the first arrow through the bow.... This feeling never gets old!!!!

Again thank you guys!!!

I am going to do the final sanding tomorrow and then put a finish hopefully on Tuesday. I promised the girlfriend that we would head to Maine and hang out at the ocean on Monday. I learned young to keep the lil lady happy

I will add final pictures early next week!!!

Respectfully,
Justin

talkingcabbage · « **Reply #105 on:** July 20, 2013, 05:04:00 PM »

Just a tip, I've only had to go to 600 grit once on the glass, and that was with coco under clear glass. It seems the darker wood under clear needed finer sanding to get the scratches out so they didn't show through the final finish. Usually I stop at 220-320. A good satin poly finish will hide a lot of stuff. Just make sure its an even "scuff", and you'll be fine.

talkingcabbage · « **Reply #106 on:** July 20, 2013, 05:06:00 PM »

BTW, love that wood combo. Fantastic job!

jsweka · « **Reply #107 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:06:00 PM »

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #108 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:37:00 PM »

Thanks John... Boy you are right about the cocbolo. Just wiping it down with denatured alcohol makes me drool. I can't wait to spray this thing already.

Two questions though for you...

1.) Do you just hang the bow by a nock to spray a bow or how do you do it as to get a clean clear coat?

2.)What color ink would look best on the brown glass to ya? I almost think if I can find a mustard yellow or something would look good. White I think would look way off on the brown.

Again thank you john! You truly made this thing possible helping out a novice such as myself. Never could have done it without the direction from you and Kenny....

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #109 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:45:00 PM »

Oh and the bow is at 57# as it sits right now so with all the hick ups along the way with having to pike it I am very pleased with the poundage!

jsweka · « **Reply #110 on:** July 20, 2013, 10:53:00 PM »

Justin - YOU made it possible. I just shared some of my experiences also as a novice.

I use simple satin minwax wipe on polyurethane. I hang the bow by a nock, wipe on the poly, let dry, steel wool between coats, and then hang from the other nock for the next coat.

As far as inks, I've only used white or black depending on the color of the limbs. Here's what white looks like over finished brown glass - it's the kids bow I built for this year's St. Jude's Auction.

Razorbak · « **Reply #111 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:26:00 AM »

Justin....that looks sweet....now you got make lefty version

bigbob2 · « **Reply #112 on:** July 21, 2013, 04:16:00 AM »

great work, like it!

Buemaker · « **Reply #113 on:** July 21, 2013, 09:33:00 AM »

Very nice work. I guess with a strong wood as Coco you could make it more centershot If you wanted to. Bue--.

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #114 on:** July 21, 2013, 01:09:00 PM »

Thanks fellas! Ok john that white looks good on the brown glass... may be easier for me to find white than it will be to find any other color. Guess I will ask the gf to go to a craft store and pick some up today!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #115 on:** July 21, 2013, 03:26:00 PM »

Nice, Justin.

MoeM · « **Reply #116 on:** July 21, 2013, 04:20:00 PM »

She`s getting quiete fancy for an "A" Hill but turns out great!
The chosen woods/colours really look awesome...

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #117 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:02:00 PM »

Thanks guys! Got my new jar of in so this bow should be wrapped up on Tuesday! Will have some great pictures up for critique

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #118 on:** July 21, 2013, 07:03:00 PM »

Thanks guys! Got my new jar of in so this bow should be wrapped up on Tuesday! Will have some great pictures up for critique

bowhntineverythingnh03743 · « **Reply #119 on:** July 22, 2013, 05:08:00 AM »

One more question on this bow guys... I have read somewhere on here that you need to do a thin coat of CA glue on cocobolo because of the oils and porous grain. Is this true? I am thinking of using a spar urethane and spraying the bow.

Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated!!!

Justin

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