how long did it take you to sand the whole bow?

Mad Max- I don't recall exactly, but it wasn't bad at all maybe an hour or two? I used the 400 on the areas where the original clear had flaked and then the finer grits to feather the surface out until i couldn't feel any difference. I did use water with the paper to help keeping the finer grits from clogging.

Well done. Look brand new !

 

WOW!  That turned out great very nice job

Very nice, I have an old bear I need to do.