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Title: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 16, 2022, 06:15:05 PM: I have not made a bow for a couple years now and made this one for a relative.
It’s a 1959 Kodiak Special with a few tweaks. 62” long and 40#@28”.
Tiger Myrtle riser with Purpleheart inserts.
Caramel glass. Working on string grooves and final sanding grits.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 16, 2022, 06:16:03 PM: Even tiller and 7-5/8” brace right now.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Pat B on August 16, 2022, 06:21:04 PM: Nice representation of the Kodiak. It should be a knockout once finished. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Mad Max on August 16, 2022, 08:52:18 PM: Nice Gary :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Buggs on August 16, 2022, 08:57:46 PM: Really nice looking bow :thumbsup:
I have always liked that style. That and the St. Charles style recurve are very svelte looking and fun to shoot.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 16, 2022, 09:04:08 PM: Thanks for the kind words. I’m a longbow fella myself but grew up with the older bows and like the simple lines and aspects of the era. This is for my nephew and want him to look up the history of the Bear Kodiak’s so he understands a little of the History and following of these bows. Nostalgia at its best, bring passed on from one generation on the way out, To a generation just finding its legs. !!
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: onetone on August 16, 2022, 11:45:10 PM: Nice work. :thumbsup: I’m thinking your nephew going to like that bow!
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Longcruise on August 19, 2022, 04:00:30 PM: Looks like you nailed it.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 28, 2022, 11:42:08 PM: Been doing a little finish sanding and applying 4-5 coats of Tru oil.
Have string keeper made and bow stringer. Working on a Doz P.O. Cedar arrows.
Going to apply finish clear coats in a few days.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Mad Max on August 29, 2022, 08:34:41 AM: That Myrtle has a great look Gary :clapper:
Nice work
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Shredd on August 29, 2022, 09:44:15 AM: Looking good Bro..
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 29, 2022, 08:04:36 PM: Thanks Shredd. I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Kirkll on August 29, 2022, 09:12:00 PM: Nice job Gary. :thumbsup:

It looks like you have tip wedges in the core. Is that correct? It's got a decent looking bend in the limbs. Are you going to try it with a lower brace height and longer string? Those older Bear Kodiaks always shot better with a bit longer string braced at around 7" -7.25" .

Gotta love that myrtle wood. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper: Kirk
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 29, 2022, 11:42:31 PM: Yeah Kirk, going to play with the brace height a bit yet as I finish it up. Gotta make a new string anyway. Making arrows now. The new owner is getting a bow. Arrows, Quiver, arm guard, string keeper, bow stringer, tab or glove. All handmade, by yours truly. Going to a nice young man who’s also a Nephew. !!
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Buggs on August 30, 2022, 05:48:48 AM: Sounds like a labor of love :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 30, 2022, 09:57:57 PM: Yeah, I’m a sucker young folk that show an honest interest in the History and Nostalgia of the Traditional Archery past and future. Lots to be remembered and written. !!!!
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on August 31, 2022, 07:17:00 PM: Started on the arrows, POC Cedar- 40-45# spine and black and yellow feathers. Black crown dip with yellow bands and grey fine borders on the yellow bands to match the grey nocks.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Mad Max on August 31, 2022, 08:40:04 PM: Nice
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: onetone on September 01, 2022, 12:24:19 AM: Real classy
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on September 02, 2022, 06:22:20 PM: Finishing up the Arrows for the new Bow build. Coming along.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Mad Max on September 02, 2022, 09:07:16 PM: Yellow and black always looks good :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: leftyfred on September 03, 2022, 09:48:14 AM: That is really cool looking Gary! Hang on to all the carmel glass you can get. It's not available any more. Mike
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Buggs on September 03, 2022, 10:21:00 AM: The bow is very nice, but those arrows are awesome :clapper:
Make me think of Yellow jackets. They just need a stinger on the end.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Mad Max on September 03, 2022, 10:21:55 AM: Quote from: leftyfred on September 03, 2022, 09:48:14 AM
That is really cool looking Gary! Hang on to all the carmel glass you can get. It's not available any more. Mike

What happened to the Carmel glass?
I have 1 piece .040 x 1-3/4
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Longcruise on September 03, 2022, 05:21:53 PM: Killer bees 🐝
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on September 03, 2022, 09:44:44 PM: Thanks everyone for the kind words. It means alot coming from a bunch of talented guys on here. I should have the complete package done next week.
The Boss and I are going Rock Bass fishing and crabbing in the morn. Might get a Halibut and Salmon on the list for next week. Gary
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on September 20, 2022, 06:49:36 PM: I did some research and this is a 1958 Kodiak Special knockoff with limb tweaks.
Anyway it’s all done and ready for the Nephew. Custom Bow, with all handmade Myrtle live edge bow holder and arrow holder. Stringer and arm guard. Plus a string keeper and a 4 Bow wall mount to store up to 4 bows in the vertical position. I hope he likes it.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Buggs on September 20, 2022, 07:25:57 PM: Thats an exceptionally nice package of goodies :thumbsup:
You are definitely in the running for Uncle of the Year
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: kennym on September 20, 2022, 09:21:50 PM: Very nice job Uncle Gary!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: onetone on September 21, 2022, 11:58:25 PM: You’re a good uncle and bowyer. :thumbsup: The four bow rack is a nice idea - makes room for him to grow an “archard”!
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on September 22, 2022, 05:09:27 PM: Yeah he can use it to hang a quiver full
of arra’s and still grow more bows. !!!
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 22, 2022, 05:18:53 PM: I fixed your picture's, Gary.

Very nice...
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on September 22, 2022, 05:26:46 PM: Well Thank you very much Roy. They are right in my photos but come out lopsided when I post them here. Thanks again. Gary
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 22, 2022, 06:20:52 PM: If you have a photo editor app, open one at a time and rotate it 90 degrees 4 times back around to where you started and then save it. That may help. Also cell phones take huge pictures and editing them down to 600 pixels width and height wise will help.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on October 01, 2022, 09:38:25 PM: Delivery day and he loved the Bow package.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Stagmitis on October 02, 2022, 10:25:35 AM: Umm fixem again Roy :deadhorse:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Kirkll on October 02, 2022, 10:41:48 AM: That’s excellent Gary… nothing more satisfying than a labor of love that is appreciated. He’s smile says it all….. nicely done… Kirk
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on October 02, 2022, 08:43:26 PM: Guys. I’m trying to get this pic thing figured out. I’ve posted pics on here for years with no problems, but all if a sudden no matter what I do, they come out sideways. I’m working on it. Thanks for the input though, I appreciate it.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Kirkll on October 02, 2022, 10:16:17 PM: Quote from: garyschuler on October 02, 2022, 08:43:26 PM
Guys. I’m trying to get this pic thing figured out. I’ve posted pics on here for years with no problems, but all if a sudden no matter what I do, they come out sideways. I’m working on it. Thanks for the input though, I appreciate it.

are you posting from a PC or lap top? If so , sise the photos to 640 width, rotate, crop, and save them to file first thing. then try and upload them from your files. Kirk
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on October 03, 2022, 10:36:39 AM: Ok. I’ve been using my phone to post them for years but I will fry to do it on my puter.
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: Kirkll on October 03, 2022, 10:42:12 AM: It’s probably a setting on your phone bro…. I can’t even type on those little key boards. :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Myrtle 59” Kodiak Special ( my way)
Post by: garyschuler on October 03, 2022, 08:32:23 PM: It takes me 2 hrs to type a sentence. And you know I have tiny fingers !!!! Lol