Got the rasp out and...

[Basinboy]

Went to work on both my Zona recurves. Never liked the grip on them. Did a little to them a while back but wasn't enough. Now they feel comfortable in my hand. I'd file a while and shoot a few, then file until I got it where I wanted it.
My got to Zona before
 

After
 


Zona #2
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After
 

[far rider]

Good job! I like the smaller grip. Whats the plan on finishing?

[awbowman]

I like it Corey.  Much prefer a lower grip.

[Bjorn]

Nice!! The first stroke of the rasp is tough then it goes easy!!

I was nervous as heck when I first put the orbital sander to my Stalker riser. It turned out great though and is a much better fit in my hand!

Good work, Corey!

Bisch

[Kip]

I did a couple of Bob Lees not so much the grip but took some bulk off the riser.You did a good job need to make them fit your hand.Kip

[ron w]

Well done.....     Been known to make changes to mine as well.

[Jayrod]

I had a predator I once wanted to do that to but was always too nervous too!

[Ric O'Shay]

Rasping and sanding get easier once the original  finish is gone. Then you know you have to finish it.

Now, once again, what is the plan to refinish?

[Dave Lay]

Looks great. I did a hatfield several years ago, it's that first stroke with the rasp that is the hardest

[Basinboy]

Originally posted by Ric O'Shay:
Rasping and sanding get easier once the original  finish is gone. Then you know you have to finish it.

Now, once again, what is the plan to refinish?

Plan is to steel wool it good and spray several coats of Deft Laquer

[ron w]

That'll do it!!

[far rider]

Now that you've bit off the rasping deal, maybe a good chance to learn the art of checkering?!?!?!
Just saying!
I admire your brass. Not sure I could make the leap. I for sure would have to buy something cheap and give it a go before putting it on my others.
     

Tim

[Dogboy900]

Did the same to my bow... Took me months of thinking about it before I got up the nerve to do it. Looks like you did a nice job  

[LA Trapper]

Looks good Corey.  Is that the same bow you killed the elk with this fall in CO with Tony?

[Basinboy]

Originally posted by LA Trapper:
Looks good Corey.  Is that the same bow you killed the elk with this fall in CO with Tony?

Yes Sir Mr Billy. Same bow I've been using for all my trad kills. I've been reluctant to mess with it since it has been so good to me and it shoots well. But I don't like a high grip and couldn't help but think if I made the grip comfortable, I might shoot it even better!

[bogeyrider63]

I have a recurve that i alway's wanted to do this to. I like a smaller grip. Just can't muster up the nerve to do it.

[Basinboy]

Originally posted by bogeyrider63:
I have a recurve that i alway's wanted to do this to. I like a smaller grip. Just can't muster up the nerve to do it.

Don't be sacred, after the first few strokes as the finish comes off it gets easier lol

[Basinboy]

Well now it has finger grooves!
 

[Pine]

I am trying to get up enough nerve to rework my Bear Takedown . What you have looks very good . Nice job .