1960 Kodiak ..Gutted & Skinned

Mike Shaw · December 22, 2011, 04:31:00 PM

I know, I know some of you are saying why did he do that to a very collectible bow. Well this bow was in very sad shape when I found it. Almost one foot in the grave

This was a fun project and I wanted to share the end results.

wadde · December 22, 2011, 04:37:00 PM

Looks great Mike, sometimes you need to do those type of things when they are so rough.

Blackhawk · December 22, 2011, 04:42:00 PM

Fantastic! Glad you saved the bow since the 60 Kodiaks are my favorite old Bear.

Big Bird · December 22, 2011, 04:51:00 PM

looks great, and man you do nice work.

vintage-bears · December 22, 2011, 04:53:00 PM

Congratulations on a job well done.
Very nice.
.......Philip

OldSkoolArcher · December 22, 2011, 04:59:00 PM

Like I said Very Very Nice Mike!

Your bows are always backwards though!!!

JavelinaHink · December 22, 2011, 05:37:00 PM

Looks great Mike.....I have a 59 MSW that could be brought back to life also , I'll have to give that a try. Thanks for the x-mas card too.....Hink

doug77 · December 22, 2011, 05:40:00 PM

Very nice Mike, I just got a '59 Kodiak from Jack Shanks that has been abused, I'll post up some pic's when it's done.

PS Thanks for the christmas card and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

doug77

Bjorn · December 22, 2011, 05:47:00 PM

That is dynamite work!! Wow!

Larry m · December 22, 2011, 06:09:00 PM

Nice looking bow! Great save on a classic old Bear. I actually like the snake skin backing. It's a good idea and one I'll use some day.

jcar315 · December 22, 2011, 06:24:00 PM

Great job!!

Thanks for my favorite Chriristmas card too!

yellow bow · December 22, 2011, 06:36:00 PM

Nice job Mike.

:cool:

Barry Rowland · December 22, 2011, 06:49:00 PM

Great craftsmanship Mike!

Mike Shaw · December 22, 2011, 07:01:00 PM

Thanks all...The leather work was trial and error. After a few attempts at it all was good.... Thanks again, Mike

59Alaskan · December 22, 2011, 07:43:00 PM

Beautiful work!! I love how you feathered the skins in to the overlays. Very nice. Looks like a fine hunting bow brought back to life!

JJB · December 22, 2011, 08:05:00 PM

That looks great, nice work.
-Jay

cacciatore · December 22, 2011, 08:54:00 PM

WOW,you made an excellent work on it,it is one of the best looking 1960 I have ever seen!

bowhawk archer · December 22, 2011, 08:58:00 PM

You did a sweet job on her Mike.

4runr · December 22, 2011, 11:22:00 PM

Beautiful job Mike!!

Wade Phillips · December 23, 2011, 12:21:00 AM

Great job Mike. Guys will be now asking you to refinish bows for them!!! By the way, how much do you charge ???