A take down recurve for Dad.. lite build a long

[1oldbowguy]

  Sure is looking good, love the contrast and colors.      

[Bradford]

Alright.. got 2 coats of tung oil on it.  Starting to look real good.

I sat down in front of the fire and sanded all un stained parts with 320 grit.. marked the limbs and riser and started the tung oil.

Should be done by Tuesday.

[KellyG]

looks great. the stain looks like it lighten up a bite and with the tung oil the yellow is coming out more. I bet your dad's jaw is going to hit the floor.
Kelly

[Bradford]

Thanks guys.. the stain actually darkened just a hair.. It was just the pic.  But I like it.  I will bet better photos when I am done.

The funny thing is, I got lazy on the limbs.. so I just stained over the Paduk.. really darkened up the red.. I like it!

[OkKeith]

Good looking bow.

OkKeith

[Meathook 1]

Youre Dad will be proud and pretty happy.

[camoman]

Is tung oil all you use to finish it with?

[camoman]

Also what did you use to put your brand on the side of the riser?

[Bradford]

Yeah.. tung oil is it.  I love the stuff.  First coat you just watch go into the wood.. absorbs it.  Then the second coat starts to fill in the voids... third coat gets shiny.. rub it down with fine steel wool and buff, do two more coats and buff with rag.  It seems to hold up well and is easy to fix or add to it later.  

Sharpie oil paint pen.  I picked it up at the local craft store.. then used a circle stencil and freehanded the rest.

I would like to make something more permenate.. like a "brand" or full stencil.  But down the road.

Should be 100% done tonight.. I added one more coat of tung oil last night.. just looks sweet.  Will do the rub down and pic it tonight.

[camoman]

Thanks for the tip. Nice looking bow. Was it one of Binghams kits or our own design?

[Bradford]

Loosly based off of binghams.. I changed the riser and the overall limb curve.. but the binghams design has been my start guide.

Here it is all strung up and looking pretty:












Still need to put some fur on the shelf, but all done.  Pulls 45# @ 28".  It is a 60" bow.

[camoman]

You did a really good job. Can you give a close up on your brand?

[BenBow]

I see a smiling dad in your future. Good job.

[camoman]

Yeah the thread wouldn't be complete without a pic of the new owner drilling the target. Hahaha. Great looking bow.

[Bradford]

Well... I need to put it thru it's paces this weekend.  Unfortunatly, I don't get home till after dark, so this weekend I can give her a test run.  
My dad's birthday is next weekend, so plenty of time.

[tradsniper]

your dad is going to be very happy

[dposalski]

Another beautiful piece of art Bradford!!

[Bradford]

Thanks guys!  I might not be able to wait for his birthday!  LOL

I just put in an insert on the handle so you can screw in a stabilizer or handle strap.  I will get pics tomorrow!

[KellyG]

Looks good; can't waite to see what you will do next.

[JEFF B]

way cool Bradford