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62 Kodiak Restoration

Started by hayslope, April 19, 2012, 04:38:00 PM

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hayslope

This bow got an original NOS Bear rug rest.  And a handmade and dyed strike plate.

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TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

hayslope



The grain really "popped" on this bow.  Just what the doctor ordered!

 

What looks like scratch marks.......is actually glare.
TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

hayslope

My friend really did a great job on this bow.  I can't thank him enough.




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TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

vintage-bears

She is stunning Tony!
55# is excessive weight. If you find that a 50# version suits you better, I can help you......   ;)  

Congratulations once again.
......Philip
"In the wind, He's still alive"
TGMM Family of the bow
New York Bowhunters

hayslope

One last photo.  It's the area of the bow that originally caught my eye.




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TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

vintage-bears

The wood is blemished very bad. All those crazy black lines and colors in the wood. Yuck!   Lol

By far the wildest chunk of rosewood I've seen.

Couldn't be had by a nicer guy......bravo Tony!
"In the wind, He's still alive"
TGMM Family of the bow
New York Bowhunters

hayslope

:goldtooth:  

Yea....I thought about throwing it away once since it was so ugly!

Thanks Philip.......It's just up the road if you have a need to fondle or shoot it!
TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

OldSkoolArcher

Tony, It is a beauty. Congrats!

hayslope

Thanks Nick.  It's good to know there are plenty of other folks out there that appreciate the 62K for what it is.

BTW - my Border Bear TD limbs arrived from Scotland.  I have quite the story concerning them to tell you the next time we see each other!  For the time being, lets just say they are IDENTICAL to yours!!!
TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

OldSkoolArcher

Tony, Yep, I have a thing for the '62s.

Congrats on getting the Borders. I hope you enjoy them. I finally got myself to put down the Kanati and have been putting some more string time on the Borders.

PM me your story!

reddogge

Yes Tony, that bow is spectacular in hand and our friend did one heck of a job on it. His talents never cease to amaze me. I do love the '62s myself.
Traditional Bowhunters of Maryland
Heart of Maryland Bowhunters
NRA
Mayberry Archers

Larry m

More then worth the wait Tony!!!!
Hard to believe what that looked like before and to see the difference now... WOW, What a Sweet One that is !!!!!!

Cyclic-Rivers

Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

hayslope

Thanks guys.  This bow shoots really well.  REALLY WELL.  I need to get some arrows made up and matched.  I have two new strings so it will be tuning time soon.

Since it's no longer original and has a new great finish on it, I won't even think twice about taking it out hunting when the weather conditions are less than ideal.

  :archer:
TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

hayslope

QuoteOriginally posted by jackdaw:
Hey Tony...come with the Shaws to Shade Mtn. Bowmens shoot in September....you can bring yhat ultra-cool 62'.....nice find.....john getz
John

I may actually make it to Shade Mt. this year.  I'll have to see as we get closer to September, but should not be many conflicts.  It sounds like its a great shoot.  I'll bring the 62 for sure.
TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

TBinMN

Tony - I keep coming back to your post to gaze longingly at your spectacular bow!
The 62's have become my favorite, even over my beloved 50lb and 55lb '64 Kodiaks - which is really saying something for me.
You got it all with that one - a great shooter, perfect draw weight and an absolute beauty!
You sir, are one lucky archer!
Thanks for taking the time to do this post!

Terry
TGMM Family of the Bow

hayslope

Terry - thanks for the kind words.

I'll send this thread back to the top for Casey37 since he wondered how to restore a pewter coin.

The old 62K will make her shoot debut at the Maine Poke & Hope this weekend.  I'm already up in New England, so it makes the trip relatively short for me.  I have some freshly made up arrows that shoot pretty good out of it.....we'll see if I can do my part!
TGMM Family of the Bow
Compton Traditional Bowhunters

"Only after the last tree has been cut down...the last river has been poisoned...the last fish caught, only then will you find that money cannot be eaten." - Cree Indian Prophesy

JJB


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