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Title: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: bigcountry on November 13, 2007, 06:04:00 PM
Ok, here is the deal.  Took my martin dreamcatcher hunting last week.  I put on top of my truck while getting dressed.  A big gust of wind came and blew it completely off and onto gravel.  I have several little nicks and scratches in the riser now. Five good ones to be exact.  Beautiful bow, now looks like crap.  

Reason I love wood bows are thier beauty.

I called Martin and they said they will refinish it for me for $60 dollars.  And yes, I want it looking nice, so please no replies on giving it character, or just go hunting, or whatever.  

Or I know a furniture guy who said he can help me do it.  I want it look great again.  But he said he would really like to know the finish they put on it. Anyone know?

Any advise?
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: ks_stickbow on November 13, 2007, 09:38:00 PM
I think $60 is a heck of a deal...I would do it if it was me. however I just did one myself on a mosshorn and received some great advice.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=052366;p=1#000009
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: snag on November 14, 2007, 09:37:00 AM
Yep, great deal. Good for Martin! I am having a TD recurve done and it is costing me $150.
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: Apex Predator on November 14, 2007, 10:23:00 AM
$60 is an unbelievable deal.  You had better jump all over that!  I hope you got the reps name that you talked with.  Wow!
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: bigcountry on November 14, 2007, 10:54:00 AM
Thanks guys.  I guess I will go ahead.
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: Ted Fry on November 14, 2007, 12:10:00 PM
$60.00 is a bargain to have a bow refinished , jump on it and say thank you.
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: Raineman on November 14, 2007, 02:25:00 PM
bigcountry-contact Droptine59 on this site. He lives just down the road from you and refinishes/restores bows. He might be able to assist/advise you. I can tell you this though...if Martin is doing a full refinish for $60.00, my bow would be there already, and he'll probably tell you the same.

Might just be able to refinish the damaged area (which is most likely what Martin will do).
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: bigcountry on November 14, 2007, 02:47:00 PM
Thanks Raine,  I wrote him an email.  maybe he can help.
Title: Re: Refinishing a recurve?
Post by: D. Key on November 14, 2007, 03:44:00 PM
If you want to do it yourself, it isn't really all that hard.  I have refinished numerous bows before and they all came out great with no ill after effects.  

First, I hang the bow from the tip using light serving thread.  I use very fine sandpaper (320 grit) and sand the entire bow.  I then apply about 4-5 very light coats of Deft Satin Urethane (buy it at Lowes for about $5/can).  Just be sure to keep the nozzle moving and don't overspray any area.  Inbetween coats I sand lightly with the 320 grit paper.  This takes about 1 week to complete, assuming you have a space to spray with low humidity.  Patience is the key.  Don't get in any hurry.

Best of luck.