I had some bad reactions to whiskey back in my college days.  I'll stick with beer for this bow.  

I guess it's OK:)

John, that riser is really sharp, can't wait to see it finished.

Looking better and better!    
Dave.

Thanks guys.

Nothing really new to talk about or post pics of.  Just lots of sanding.  I may be able to put the first coat of finish on it tomorrow night.

This is the point in bow building that I start to lose patience.  I wanna shoot that sucker!!!

QuoteOriginally posted by DVSHUNTER:
 The bow that is ,not the beer.   I find that using just the right amount of whiskey helps finish things up. Be careful though as too much will sometimes end in breakage.

so SO true.   :D

LOL Karrow. Yes so true:)

What's ya gonna put on for a finish, Johnny Boy?

If it were me, I'd mix some Goose Island and true oil together and slap it on:)  

LOL...Probably some Goose Island and poly.
(I gotta get me some more Goose Island).

Nice bow-build, John. A Hill bow is on my "someday" list.

After final sanding of everything, it ended up at 54# @ 28" and I just put the first coat of finish on the bow.  I use Minwax wipe on polyurathane.  It's easy to apply and doesn't stink up the house with any odors.  I'll put 5 - 6 coats and rub it down with steel wool in between coats.

I'm still deliberating on what you use for a handle wrap - either typical leather laced up the back or I was thinking about using leather cord wrapped around the handle like what Frank San Marcos uses on his bows.  Either way, I should have it finished up and shooting this weekend    

YUP.

Nice build along, John.  It really came together well and looks great!  Looking forward to your finished pictures.
-Jay

looking great!!

Pics! gotta have pics!

Can't wait to see the finished bow.  Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.

Looks great! I like the grey glass.  

Very nice build along and explanation of what is being done. Thanks for doing this for us wannabes.
Should look great finished.

I just put on the last coat of finish.
Tomorrow night I'll put a handle wrap and leather rest on and give it a work out on Saturday.
Stay tuned...Finished pics coming soon  

Looking forward to the pictures, John.

Man, I cussed myself out good tonight.  I thought this bow would be finished tonight, but I found a big run in the coat of finish I put on last night.  Ticked me off   :mad:  

So I had to do some sanding and put another coat on it.  Finished pics will be up tomorrow.