Author Topic: 2018 What did you do today? (Read 156063 times)

kennym · « **Reply #980 on:** July 15, 2018, 01:40:27 PM »

Bend of limbs looks great on both those!

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #981 on:** July 15, 2018, 01:49:47 PM »

Thanks Kenny the 64'' R/D manage some kill zone shots at 40-45 yards that's about the farthest I shot it today now that I have it all tuned ! Now will see how it flys with broad heads !

mwosborn · « **Reply #982 on:** July 15, 2018, 02:56:21 PM »

Quote from: kennym on July 15, 2018, 01:40:27 PM

Bend of limbs looks great on both those!

Agreed. Very nice bends.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #983 on:** July 15, 2018, 03:11:10 PM »

Thanks Mitch

skeaterbait · « **Reply #984 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:18:06 AM »

I think I finally have my bow ready to finish but am hesitating. I will be using rattle can simply because I am not set up for anything else. But my question is about the bocote, do I need to seal it before finish or is there any other special prep that I should do?

I did note that it gums up my sanding medium pretty quickly so I figure it's an oily wood, do I need to take any precautions because of that?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #985 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:35:01 AM »

I would seal it with shellac.

skeaterbait · « **Reply #986 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:18:10 AM »

Thanks Roy.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #987 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:20:38 AM »

Or vinyl sealer works good before finish !

monterey · « **Reply #988 on:** July 16, 2018, 11:19:19 AM »

What's vinyl sealer??

Buemaker · « **Reply #989 on:** July 16, 2018, 11:27:38 AM »

Shellac is good.
http://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/finishing-exotic-tropical-hardwoods/

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #990 on:** July 16, 2018, 12:57:09 PM »

Vinyl sealer is a base coat sealer that adds to moister protection , shellac is not compatible with pre cat lacquer but vinyl sealer is compatible with most top coats but not all ,the stuff sticks to just about any thing Flem turned me on to it glad he did its my go to now !

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #991 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:12:18 PM »

Grandson shooting the tri lam I made for him.

It has the walnut riser on it from the riser block BVAS gave me.

Bvas · « **Reply #992 on:** July 16, 2018, 09:29:20 PM »

mwosborn · « **Reply #993 on:** July 16, 2018, 10:28:51 PM »

Nice looking bow there Roy. And man that form your grandson has is impressive!

monterey · « **Reply #994 on:** July 16, 2018, 10:33:48 PM »

He has obviously been well taught.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #995 on:** July 17, 2018, 04:53:57 AM »

Nice one Roy he looks like he is having a blast !

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #996 on:** July 17, 2018, 06:38:37 AM »

Mike on that vinyl sealer I have only used it with pre cat lacquer ,Im just going by what was said in the musical insturment making threads as far as compatibility with other top coats but I really like how quick it dries and smooth sanding !

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #997 on:** July 17, 2018, 06:56:15 AM »

Thanks guys.

He only began shooting last summer when we took him to a 4 day trad camping shoot.

He is highly intelligent and learns fast.

I showed him proper form and he picked up on it right away.

He shoots very well.

He loves primitive things, fire by a ferro rod is his favorite.

Here is Denny Every from Michigan teaching him.

BMorv · « **Reply #998 on:** July 17, 2018, 09:09:46 AM »

I agree. That form is spot on! Better than mine for sure. Bow looks good too!

Flem · « **Reply #999 on:** July 17, 2018, 10:23:18 AM »

I have not been compelled to build a R/D bow, until I saw Yellowwood's full draw profile! Those limbs have a beautiful arc. Nice job. I should be cursing you for that, I don't need another project!

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