1959 Kodiak Restored

450 marlin · 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

450 marlin · July 10, 2009, 01:01:00 PM

jcar315 · 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.

bloodyarrow · July 10, 2009, 01:18:00 PM

Very nice

JavelinaHink · July 10, 2009, 01:36:00 PM

Roy,

That's a real nice job

Hink....

d. ward · July 10, 2009, 01:46:00 PM

outstanding work Roy beautiful job..bd

Stickbow98 · 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.

>>--Ron--<>

cacciatore · July 10, 2009, 01:52:00 PM

Well done Roy,I wish to be so talented

Wade Phillips · 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.

johnnyrazorhead · 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.

Al H · 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!!!!

kurtbel5 · July 10, 2009, 02:23:00 PM

What a beauty Roy!!
What finish did you use?

kurtbel5 · July 10, 2009, 02:25:00 PM

What a beauty Roy!!
What finish did you use?

450 marlin · 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

450 marlin · 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.

yellow bow · July 10, 2009, 04:46:00 PM

great job!

Hoof · July 10, 2009, 09:50:00 PM

Awesome job! Roy that looks great!

TRAP · July 10, 2009, 11:37:00 PM

Outstanding Roy!!!!!

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

Great Job, Trap

seboomook · 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.

KYArcher · July 11, 2009, 12:27:00 PM

Beautiful! Very nice job.

Scott