Author Topic: Tried a New Finish...really like it. (Read 902 times)

Hornseeker · « **on:** April 29, 2007, 09:01:00 AM »

I finished this bow using conversion varnish. I recently had some trouble with some catalyzed urethane...and I'll never go back now...LOVE this stuff.
50@28 Carbon back, belly, riser... I sure like how the carbon dampens things...well, except for the speed... :0)

Ian johnson · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2007, 09:10:00 AM »

awsome looking bow!!!!!!!

Charlie Lamb · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2007, 09:24:00 AM »

Nice bow and finish.... what brand of finish was it?

razorsharptokill · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2007, 09:52:00 AM »

What type of wood is that in the riser and where do you get your carbon for your limbs?

SERGIO VENNERI · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2007, 10:02:00 AM »

Awesome Bow! Really like the cut and slope on yur string nocks.

Hornseeker · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:06:00 AM »

Thanks, thanks and thanks.

Trinity Coatings...I think Sherwin Williams is supposed to be just as good or better.

Cocobolo, hickory, maple.

I get the carbon layed up custom from an aerospace supplier...

Ernie

D. Johnston · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:13:00 AM »

Nice finish. What brand of conversion varnish is that? What was your finishing process? Thanks.

The Whittler · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2007, 02:51:00 PM »

I do like the 3pc long bow, and the finish is nice also. You have one fine looking bow. Alan

hawksnest · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2007, 08:01:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Hornseeker:
Thanks, thanks and thanks.

Cocobolo, hickory, maple.

Ernie

And here is a Hickory riser Ernie built for me. I really like it. Bill G.

bentpole · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2007, 08:13:00 PM »

Man oh man Ernie that is one sweet lookin bow!Sure do wish I could shoot that baby.

sticshooter · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2007, 08:17:00 PM »

STUNNING!<><

Hornseeker · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2007, 10:46:00 PM »

That Hickory one was actually the first with the CV... I was sold right off the bat. Keep an eye on the limbs Bill to see if the finish ever starts cracking...??

Ernie

Thanks for the kind words all...I sure appreciate it... fun stuff.

DannyBows · « **Reply #12 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:24:00 PM »

WOW!

I've got a serious case of "Bow Envy". Beautiful, just Beautiful!!
Dan

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:56:00 PM »

I recently had some trouble with some catalyzed urethane...and I'll never go back now...LOVE this stuff.

What kind of problems did you have with the catylist urithane bro? That's exactly the product i've just started using and it cost me a bloody forune! i'd appreciate knowing....Kirk

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #14 on:** April 29, 2007, 11:58:00 PM »

Very Nice looking bow.....

Hornseeker · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2007, 09:19:00 AM »

Well...I would bet it was my doing, but it started peeling/flaking on me. One day I had a customer shooting a trial bow..I looked at it and saw a little pale patch...I hit it with my fingernail and I could just chase the bubble all around the riser...Entire finish peeled off..

One thing about the cat urethane is that its sort of a plastic that goes on the outside of the wood...the varnish actually soaks in and bonds a little better..????

I know of some top notch bowyers that LOVE that Cat Urethane... Just watch it to make sure that doesn't happen to you.

Ernie

Thanks

Dave Worden · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2007, 07:42:00 PM »

I tried some conversion finish (Fast Drying Polyurethane)from Kwik Kleen. Have to work with it some more. I was not at all satisfied with the result, but I think it was mostly because I sprayed it too dry so it didn't flow out well. I love how it dries fast like a lacquer. In my one experience, it did crack where my bow has a bit of a hinge. After sanding off my poor attempt at finishing, I took the bow to the local bump shop and had it finished with automotive clear coat. Looks great and it hasn't cracked any. I do intend to try the conversion finish again, though. Oh, the main reason for this was to say that it didn't seem that expensive when I bought it. Can't remember the price, but I remember the shipping cost almost doubled it, so I'm guessing it was arount $10 a quart. Here's a link
http://kwickkleen.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=polyurethane&sort=2a&&page=2

mmgrode · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2007, 08:27:00 PM »

Very stunning bow! Very cool!!

Kevin Breaux · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2007, 12:46:00 AM »

Awesome bows! I love the CV also, the only problems I have had is the CV finish crackling on the backside of a recurve (in the middle of the working area.) This was the only problem I had so far. The fella had it for some time and he took it from a (simi) warm area to 20 degree temp and on draw it started to crackle.

Again I love your bows, super job!

Hornseeker · « **Reply #19 on:** May 01, 2007, 09:35:00 AM »

Hmmm...I'll have to keep an eye on that.
Thanks for the info guys.
Thanks for the compliments..
Ernie


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