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Title: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: 450 marlin on July 10, 2009, 12:59:00 PM
With the help of all the post on here I have completed my first serious Bear restoration. The reproduction items from fellow tradgangers make a nice complete package. Traps feather rest, Bob York side plate, and decals from Alan Harford..many thanks guys..
 A leather grip will be added when I tire of the rosewood it will cover..Roy
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Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: 450 marlin on July 10, 2009, 01:01:00 PM
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Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: jcar315 on July 10, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
Roy, The bow looks fantastic! Great job for a 1st timer. Your skills are WAY ahead of mine.
  :clapper:
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: bloodyarrow on July 10, 2009, 01:18:00 PM
Very nice   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: JavelinaHink on July 10, 2009, 01:36:00 PM
Roy,

That's a real nice job   :thumbsup:    

Hink....  :archer:
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: d. ward on July 10, 2009, 01:46:00 PM
outstanding work Roy beautiful job..bd
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: Stickbow98 on July 10, 2009, 01:49:00 PM
Looks like a newborn, Roy! Beautiful wood on that one too...I can see why you're in no hurry to cover it up.   :clapper:  

>>--Ron--<>
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: cacciatore on July 10, 2009, 01:52:00 PM
Well done Roy,I wish to be so talented
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: Wade Phillips on July 10, 2009, 01:53:00 PM
Roy -

You did a wonder job on a bow with some beautiful wood.

If you want to try your hand at restoring a right hand 1959 Kodiak, I can send you one (or more) to work on.
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: johnnyrazorhead on July 10, 2009, 01:55:00 PM
Roy,
 That is an excellent job you've done right there.Very nice.Thanks for sharing.Now I won't have to ship my bows out to Seattle or Maryland anymore,I can just drive them over to your house.
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: Al H on July 10, 2009, 02:01:00 PM
She sure is a beauty Roy.  Boy you do nice work.  I'm with John.  I'll just drop them off at your house.  Nice Job!!!!  :notworthy:
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: kurtbel5 on July 10, 2009, 02:23:00 PM
What a beauty Roy!!
What finish did you use?
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: kurtbel5 on July 10, 2009, 02:25:00 PM
What a beauty Roy!!
What finish did you use?
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: 450 marlin on July 10, 2009, 02:29:00 PM
Thanks guy's
  I now know why the '59 to '62 Kodiak and KS are so desired, the wood really makes them a work of art and 90% of collecting something is eye appeal.
                           
                                           Roy
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: 450 marlin on July 10, 2009, 02:32:00 PM
Kurt,
 I used the MINWAX wipe-on clear gloss poly that comes in a 16 oz can at most home improvement stores.
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: yellow bow on July 10, 2009, 04:46:00 PM
:thumbsup:  great job!
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: Hoof on July 10, 2009, 09:50:00 PM
Awesome job! Roy that looks great!
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: TRAP on July 10, 2009, 11:37:00 PM
Outstanding Roy!!!!!

I hope the one I'm refinnishing turns out as nice..

Great Job, Trap
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: seboomook on July 11, 2009, 06:43:00 AM
Very nice!
You brought out the PH nicely. I agree it's a shame to cover that nice grain on the handle.
I picked up an oxidized one last week too.
Hope I can bring it back like yours.
Cant wait to see Traps facelift job as well.
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: KYArcher on July 11, 2009, 12:27:00 PM
Beautiful! Very nice job.

Scott
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: reddogge on July 12, 2009, 11:02:00 AM
Awesome job bringing it back.
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on July 12, 2009, 12:03:00 PM
She's a beauty   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: Wade Phillips on July 12, 2009, 12:31:00 PM
Roy -

How many coats of the MINWAX wipe-on poly did you have to apply?
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: 450 marlin on July 12, 2009, 12:46:00 PM
Wade,
 I didn't count, the first ones I used lint free rags that put it on a lot thinner, then went to the foam brush that applies it thicker but you get runs easier.You will know when you sand between coats if the imperfections are covered and when the decals are covered later on and you have a even glossy finish.
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: Gray Wolf on July 12, 2009, 10:09:00 PM
Great job Roy, love that finish.
Mike
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: yeager on July 12, 2009, 10:18:00 PM
Absolutely gorgeous!  Fantastic job on refinishing your '59.  By the way, what type of polish did you use when you were done?
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: bowhawk archer on July 13, 2009, 12:55:00 PM
Top notch job there Roy!
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: wasapt on July 13, 2009, 11:14:00 PM
Nice work, beautiful.....
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: KENDALL TECHAU on July 16, 2009, 08:57:00 PM
:clapper:  That is nice work !!!
Title: Re: 1959 Kodiak Restored
Post by: mwmwmb on July 16, 2009, 10:26:00 PM
Wow, that is nice.