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Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)
Gordon:
The rest is glued to the handle using gel superglue and clamped.
Using a small file I shape the rest and feather it nicely into the handle. I then stain the rest a dark color.
Gordon:
I seal the works by spraying it with 4-5 coats of urethane.
Next up – rubbing out the finish.
The Burnt Hill Archer:
glad to have youposting on this again...its been a looooooong wait! :D you just keep amazing me with all your little tricks youve either learned or figured out. keep it comming!
Phil
Jbell:
Gordon you are the greatest! A golf tee for a rest, what a great idea! Thanks for this buildalong it has been great. Can't wait till she is all finished up. Actually I will be a little bit sad to see this BA done. I would love to see a BA on one of those gnarly VM staves you are so good at. ;D
Gordon:
I don’t care for a shiny bow so I will rub out the finish to create a satin look. The materials I will use are 600-grit wet/dry sandpaper, course/medium/fine synthetic steel wool, and medium and fine pumice.
First I lightly sand the finish using water and 600-grit paper. This removes any imbedded dust and surface imperfections. Be very careful as it is easy to sand through the finish particularly when working the edges.
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