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Shelf fabrication and refinish of "64" Kodiak

Discussion in 'Traditional Archery' started by VA Bowbender, Jul 29, 2015.

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  1. Hillbilly Jedi

    Hillbilly Jedi Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I would normally be a little concerned seeing a man holding a sawzaw next to a bow but you obviously know what you're doing. The work so far is beautiful. I'm not a traditional archery guy but I can sure appreciate your craftsmanship. Well done!
     
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  3. VA Bowbender

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    Haha, the sawzaw was a joke picture. You just don't take power tools to a coveted antique bow like the 1964 Bear Kodiak.



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  4. VA Bowbender

    VA Bowbender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I still have a bit more tweaking to do but it shoots well from 18yards. Shooting dots

    https://youtu.be/TJKe8m6jO34


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  5. rick-florida

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    very nice work. I still have the 1972 48" Kodiak magnum that I bought myself for Christmas. Bear made nice recurves...
     
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  6. VA Bowbender

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    Thank you.
    A Kodiak Magnum is 52", a Super Mag 48 is 48". I hope you don't draw anything past 28" because that bow will stack up something terrible.


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  7. RCW3D

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    Looks awesome! I knew you tinkered around a little from your posts elsewhere but I failed to realize how involved with it you get. Beautiful work!
     
    RCW3D, Sep 13, 2015
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  8. VA Bowbender

    VA Bowbender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Thank you.
    I just finished making a set of arrows for it. Hopefully I can get a nice deer like I did last year.
    Arrows
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    Last years deer
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  9. DKennedy951

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    Beautiful work on that bow and the arrows. Nice deer from last year and good luck to you for this year.
     
    DKennedy951, Sep 19, 2015
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    Beautiful bow. Very nice work.
     
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  11. bowhuntingbebout

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    How do you like those GT Traditionals? I was looking at them the other day, but they seem a little on the light side.
     
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  12. VA Bowbender

    VA Bowbender Die Hard Bowhunter

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    They're actually heavier than many others. You can also put weight inside to increase the total weight without changing the spine. I used paracord.
    All I shoot is GT.


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    VA Bowbender, Sep 26, 2015
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  13. bowhuntingbebout

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    Nice to know. Thanks.
     
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