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Hazelnut bow build-a-long (fixed pictures)

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Gordon:
Next I rub the finish down with course synthetic wool, followed by medium wool and then fine wool.

Gordon:
By now the finish is very smooth but rather flat looking. I will polish the finish with pumice stone to restore its luster. I start by mixing the medium/course pumice with vegetable oil to create a slurry that is about the consistency of maple syrup.



I dip a clean rag in the oil and pumice mix and wipe the finish down with it. It takes surprisingly little rubbing to polish the surface.



When I am done with the medium/course pumice I wipe the limbs down with a clean rag. I then follow-up with the fine pumice stone to bring out the grain and give the bow a deep satin luster.



Next up – wrapping the handle.

juniper junkie:
very nice. I like the pumice idea.

Gordon:
Justin and Phil,

Thank you so much for the compliments. I must say it has been all my pleasure creating this build-a-long. As I said early in the thread, the primitive archer community has given me much - it is a delight to be able to give something back. I think I will be a bit sad also when this BA is completed but I look forward to seeing some of the other recent BA's develop and learning from them. I do think that a gnarly vine maple bow build-a-long is in my future.

Thank you again.

Gordon

Gordon:
Thank you Dave. The pumice is key - it litterally makes the finish glow.

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