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)
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awsome looking bow!!!!!!!
Nice bow and finish.... what brand of finish was it?
What type of wood is that in the riser and where do you get your carbon for your limbs?
Awesome Bow! Really like the cut and slope on yur string nocks.
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
Nice finish. What brand of conversion varnish is that? What was your finishing process? Thanks.
I do like the 3pc long bow, and the finish is nice also. You have one fine looking bow. Alan
QuoteOriginally 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.
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Man oh man Ernie that is one sweet lookin bow!Sure do wish I could shoot that baby.
STUNNING!<><
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.
WOW! :notworthy: I've got a serious case of "Bow Envy". Beautiful, just Beautiful!!
Dan
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
Very Nice looking bow..... :notworthy: :notworthy: :clapper: :clapper:
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
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
Very stunning bow! Very cool!! :thumbsup:
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!
Hmmm...I'll have to keep an eye on that.
Thanks for the info guys.
Thanks for the compliments..
Ernie
I've done a lot of pre-finished woodworking with materials finished with CV....it IS kind of brittle...... and fluxuations in temperature really does effect it a lot...I didn't think it was rated for exterior use????? Are you using a "spar" version of this product?
I went to an auto paint supply outfit and bought an auto grade Cat urethane....this stuff is tricky to work with but Man-O-Man! Does this come out nice after about 3 coats....Its made by "Val-spar".... a quart of it was $60 bucks :scared: Profesional products are spendy!
Kirk
Well...my finish search may not be over...I'll see how this stuff holds up...might be refinishing a bow or two!??
ANyhow, we'll see. I"ve got several friends who use it and have good luck so far...
Ernie
The Cocobolo is beautiful! Can you tell us where to get the CV spray, application technique and how susceptable to UV??
where did you say you lived? LOL!!! :biglaugh:
Andy,
I cant really answer much of that as I'm just now spraying it for the first time. I'll bet the auto body clear coat kicks butt for UV protection though.
Google, "trinity coatings" and call them and ask where the nearest distributor is. I use an auto body type spray gun with compressor. Ultimately, I want to get a Fuji turbine...
Good luck,
Ernie