Made my first Riser : ) Lots of pics...new bow needs name!

[philil]

Adding micarta/veneer overlays to front and back
 

 

 

[philil]

And then there's sanding of course   :rolleyes:

[Firstarrow]

very cool!

[lt-m-grow]

wow.  that thing really jumps out of the picture at the end. Very nice work.

[Kingstaken]

It's amzaing how so many of you guys/gals just decide to wake up one morning and say:
"I think I'm gonna build a bow today"  

[philil]

Mixed 1 part epoxy with 4 parts acetone (Massey finsh)
Being the impatient guy that I am I think this stuff takes too long to cure.

Switched to 4 layers of 5min epoxy after the first coat

[philil]

Took her to the range after the first coat...I love this bow too much to stop shooting it    

still a bit pale but at least waterproof

[steadman]

Very Nice Philip!! That is a beautiful bow! Congrats!!  

[philil]

after more sanding/finish applying I got this  

[LEOPARD]

That's a nice looking risor Phil! Well done!      

[Kingwouldbe]

Philil between you & Hera I feel like you guys could build anything, great job

[Cupcake]

Philil,

Very nice work, what Kingwouldbe said.

Here I am, acquiring all sorts of sweet power tools for bow building, and all I need is a saw and some files.  I had better make one heck of a bow after watching you and Hera.

[Bodork]

Philil, very nice work. Especially with the extensive use of hand tools. I love the way the wenge darkened with the finish. Everything contrasts very nice. Beautiful shape to the riser also.  I'd call her Soulmate because all that work came from your soul and she'll be your mate for a long time to come.

[2Knives]

That is very nice!!!
I don't know how you guys do it....I'm still working on building a birdhouse!!!!

[mmgrode]

Awesome job Phil!!!  That is a beautiful riser...and even better that you made it yourself!  Great job!  

[see]

why not call it "ASAP"(as soon as possible)or(ancient spirits and phil).

[philil]

I like that See!

Thanks for all the kind words.        

Although I think my stuff can't really compete with Heras.
I had the whole idea bouncing around in my brain for a year but seeing what hera does with only handtools made me go for it.

Not sure my girlfriend would like the Soulmate-idea Bodork    :rolleyes:    

Still have to improve my finish skills, but it doesn't look too bad next to a border

 

[Osagetree]

Evreything was done from the inside of your fist and it fits your fist well; "FISTER"

[sticshooter]

Yep I think "Fister" is a great name. Put me on the list when you start making them. Ya done a great job... that is a very sweet looking bow. Nice shooting also.<><

[Bodork]

My bad. You're right. Women can be sensitive like that. That wenge looks even better in the sun where you can see the grain. I have wenege on the bow I'm currently shooting.  
Just a great job on the riser! Mike