| From: rogerh
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| Date: 05-Dec-22 |
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Hello,
Going through my first refinish project, and it is going pretty well. When I got the bow, the finish was very thick, old, crazed, and amber.
I do have questions on retaining the bow amo and draw weight info. I am assuming that the info is generally not on the bow itself but on a layer of the finish? If so, then when I remove the finish there, the amo and draw weight info also come off. There is already no indication of maker, so maybe the loss of the info on the bow is not so big a deal. My guess is leaving on that patch, even if I feather sand it, will look pretty crappy.
I have attached a pic of the area in question. Also have attached a picture of the bow. Any info on what it might be would be appreciated. Now that the very amber varnish is off, it is quite nice woods and seems very well constructed (based on my limited experience.
regards -- Roger
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| From: rogerh
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| Date: 05-Dec-22 |
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Picture of writing....
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| From: Andy Man
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| Date: 05-Dec-22 |
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me- I would take it off and keep the picture and put it back nicer
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| From: 2 bears
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| Date: 05-Dec-22 |
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The writing is usually under a coat of finish to protect it. Sand all around it as close as you can then lightly over it to blend it in with 320 or finer. Or: carefully copy the info. down/take a picture noting the location. Sand, replace writing, then finish. >>>----> Ken
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| From: Phil Magistro
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| Date: 05-Dec-22 |
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You should be able to easily write that info on after you refinish the bow. Use India ink and a calligraphy pen. Like Ken said, put it on top of at least a basecoat then spray another coat over top.
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| From: rogerh
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| Date: 05-Dec-22 |
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Thanks for the input. My intent is to actually use the bow and enjoy it. I think the 'patch' would detract, and I would only do it if in some way it benefits the bow.
The finish is all over the bow, thickest on the riser. The fiberglass limb surfaces are also covered. That will take some time to remove.
Kind of surprising to me. I cannot see taking a 69" bow on a hunt, or out in the weather. Why so heavy a coat of finish was applied all over the bow is beyond me. Glad to have the chance to bring it back and use it.....
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| From: mahantango
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| Date: 06-Dec-22 |
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Exactly what Ken and Phil said.
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| From: Jeff Durnell
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| Date: 06-Dec-22 |
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Is that glue line separating in the handle?
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| From: rogerh
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| Date: 06-Dec-22 |
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I don't think it is a glue line separating. There is the white fiberglass all the way around under the dark wood (walnut?). The bow was heavily used, a good sign as far as I am concerned, and I am guessing that the exposed fiberglass was worn down a bit. When I pulled off the highly worn leather pad on the grip, the fiberglass below was perfect with no cracks or separation of the dark wood.
I have already cleaned out the crack, and the white fiberglass is just below the muck crusting up the crack. I have packed a little white epoxy in the crack void.
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