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Title: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on October 14, 2009, 10:24:00 PM

Beginning stages of my first remodel job ... having fun with it. I wanted a 66 Kodiak due to it being the first year Fred put a radius on the shelf but after I got it, I couldnt resist re-shaping it to my liking. More to follow with the finish and leather work.
  (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc4/highlife6/DSC03028.jpg)

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: jcar315 on October 14, 2009, 11:08:00 PM

Very nice so far. Will be anxious for the "after" pics now!!

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: Bill Sant on October 15, 2009, 12:21:00 AM

Vincent,  Sure looks better than when she left the house.  Nice job.

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on October 15, 2009, 11:59:00 AM

Thanks Bill ... I am on the slope now but when I return, I want to hook up and check out that finish you suggested.

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: d. ward on October 15, 2009, 01:22:00 PM

Looking real good very nice work.bd

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: yellow bow on October 15, 2009, 04:56:00 PM

looking good!

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on October 28, 2009, 09:54:00 PM

Finally got some finish on her .... now for some leather work. I tell you what, this really is a smooth drawing fine shooting bow. Cant tell much difference between this and some of my newer bows. Fred knew what he was doing that is for sure.  (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc4/highlife6/66.jpg)

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: C Kerley on October 28, 2009, 10:26:00 PM

Does your '66 have different woods for the top and bottom caps?  I have one that is that way, they look just like yours.

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on October 28, 2009, 11:52:00 PM

No, its all the same, rose wood I believe.

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: d. ward on October 29, 2009, 05:12:00 AM

looking good real good.bd

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: stagetek on November 02, 2009, 10:12:00 PM

What did you use to re-shape it ? Looks great.

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: reddogge on November 03, 2009, 03:29:00 PM

Any more progress, shooting results, etc.?

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on November 03, 2009, 11:19:00 PM

I used a dremel tool with the sanding drum bit to rough it out and then a file to make the final shape. Leather work this week ... I work a remote schedule (one week remote away from home (900 miles north) and then one week off back at home)this kind of puts a damper on finishing projects in a timely manner. This bow shoots really well and now that the shelf has a nice radius on it the arrow release is butter smooth. I like the way it looks and it helps with a clean release. I want to aquire a super kodiak next and do the same thing to it. I think I am going to use a 59 style strike plate with bear hair rest to finish it off. Pics to follow.

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on December 21, 2009, 02:08:00 AM

Ok, here is the finished product ... sure does shoot nice.
 (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc4/highlife6/DSC03089.jpg)

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: cacciatore on December 21, 2009, 03:05:00 AM

Vincent,can you post some pics of your next work in progress,I'll appreciate.God blass you.Merry Christmas.Felix

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: Stickbow98 on December 21, 2009, 03:25:00 AM

Beautifully done. Great pic also!

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: reddogge on December 21, 2009, 04:21:00 PM

Turned out real nice.  What did you use for the finish to match up with the old finish and how did you blend it in?

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: yellow bow on December 21, 2009, 05:22:00 PM

beautiful job.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Radius shelf on 66 Kodiak
Post by: highlife on December 22, 2009, 01:43:00 AM

Upon Bowdoc's recomendation I used Birchwood Casey Tru-oil gun stock finish. I hand sanded and scraped off the old finish down to raw wood and just applied the finish with a clean cloth and blended it in and gave it about seven coats. I used a dremel tool to radius the shelf to my liking, glued some leather on and .... the rest is history. A fun project.