| From: alex1987
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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I got lucky on fleabay and won the bid. It will take some time to get to me, but I am really excited... Unfortunately it is NOT the Bushmaster, but it is a longbow, at 66" with a 50lbs draw.
It looks to be in ok condition, but I will want to refinnish it as I don't want any water ingress as it will be used for hunting..
Should I remove all the finish or simply sand the lose stuff off and paint with tu-oil? Any advice would be much appreciated..
Thanks Alex
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| From: Bud B.
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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Is it wood? Or fiberglass?
Can you post a pic or two?
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| From: MStyles
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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Looking forward to see some pics of it. Good for you.
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| From: alex1987
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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Its wood and is a 956 model. Its being posted to a friend because the ebayer does not want to post abroad. Then hopefully my friend will send it quickly... I will ask him to take picture for me..
I am still looking for a Bushmaster though and was just lucky to find this.. .Good hunting weight too at 50 lbs.
Cheers Alex
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| From: T4HALO
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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I just bought one from Mr. Stout. Great bow. You will really enjoy it. I have the recurve version also (two piece) love it too.
T4
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| From: alex1987
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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oh that sounds nice... What number is the recurve? I guess it has the straight and not offset handle?
alex
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| From: tonto59
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| Date: 23-Sep-17 |
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Congrats on a great find! How can you not like the simplicity of that awesome take down design. Good luck with it.
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| From: alex1987
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| Date: 24-Sep-17 |
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I am a little concerned about having to revarnish it... I have never done such a thing and I struggle with varnishing a simple piece of wood without getting bits in the finish... :)
I wonder why this take down system is not done by major manufacturers... Clearly it can be done.. Alex
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| From: mahantango
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| Date: 24-Sep-17 |
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If the finish is flaking or compromised then it should really be removed. Sandpaper and/or a cabinet scraper will take it off easily, just go easy on that woven glass. Spray can poly or Tru- Oil wiped on are both pretty foolproof and will give you good results.
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| From: alex1987
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| Date: 24-Sep-17 |
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Thanks Mahantango,
Can I make a scraper out of a sheet of metal? I have brass or steel in various thicknesses or should I buy a plastic scraper?
I am not sure about using a spray of varnish, and I can get my hands on tru-oil, so I will try that.
Thanks again. Alex
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| From: mahantango
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| Date: 24-Sep-17 |
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Google " cabinet scraper ". That said, you can use a dull pocket knife or a piece of broken glass (carefully).
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| From: alex1987
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| Date: 24-Sep-17 |
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ahh, like you use broken glass for flattening leather.. I would never have thought of that..
Thanks alot.. .Now I just have to be patient until it arrives.. .Hopefully before Christmas. Alex
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