First Bow Build.. Bendy Osage Bow Buildalong

[jeremy1517]

Alright John, How do these ends look. I'm sanding the bow now, trying to smooth it all out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[John Scifres]

[jeremy1517]

Question about Teak Oil...

What is the process for applying it?

[John Scifres]

I just follow the label directions.  Basically brush it on, let it sit for awhile and rub it off.  Repeat a couple times.  Don't let it completely dry though.  It takes a week or so for it to really harden after application.  Keep it indoors in an air conditioned space.

[John Scifres]

 

   
 

[John Scifres]

 

 

 

[jeremy1517]

Looks Good John, thanks

[jeremy1517]

John, What do you use to glue the leather grip to the wood?

[John Scifres]

rubber cement

[jeremy1517]

Last coat of teak oil has been applied. The instructions say I need to wait eight hours for it to be usable.

Hopefully....... I will add the grip and have a finished bow tomorrow!!!!

[jeremy1517]

Hey John, just thinking about the Teak Oil. The instructions say to really coat the wood on the first coat, wait 30 minutes for it to soak in then hit it with a second coat. After the second coat, wipe off any excess then let it sit for eight hours. Do you do a similar procedure with your bows?  Also, do I need a coat of urathane or will the Teak oil be enough?

Oh, by the way, I took the bow into the local shop and it's pulling 54# at 28", so, my scale is off a bit. It's all good though, I like the way it feels and shoots.

[jeremy1517]

Bow is Finished!!!  Arrows have been made!!

Thank You all for your help!  I Big, Big, Big Thank you to John.

 

   

 

[Echatham]

you are required to post a full draw pic. it is a law.          good job man!

[jeremy1517]

I will post a drawn pic.  Ran out of time last night.

[John Scifres]

I just follow the directions.  I have not had a problem with teak oil and the elements on a hunting bow.  But I also have not used one for a week in the mountains on a backpack elk hunt.  Usually just day hunts.  But it should be fine, especially on osage, in all weather conditions, assuming good care. You can also add a coat whenever you want.

Nice job on the bow.  I've been installing a floor and did a gut job on a bathroom the past couple weeks so no bowmaking for me.  I'm about done and will probably take a couple projects to the lake this Labor day weekend.

[takefive]

Congrats on your bow       Great coaching and execution guys!