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Title: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: K. Mogensen on December 26, 2009, 11:57:00 AM
What should I use to seal over my bamboo after I've dyed it? I was looking at Thunderbird sealer in 3rivers but it's kinda pricey. I'm dying it with Fiebings Alcohol dye. Thanks!
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: Pat B on December 26, 2009, 12:45:00 PM
I use Tru-Oil on all my bows. It it cheap, easy and readily available at stores that carry gun case supplies.
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: K. Mogensen on December 26, 2009, 12:46:00 PM
Dumb question but will that cover up the color of the dye? Or is it clear?
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: BWD on December 26, 2009, 12:59:00 PM
It is clear.
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: K. Mogensen on December 26, 2009, 01:06:00 PM
Okay, thanks. I'll pick some up tomorrow...
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: BWD on December 26, 2009, 05:05:00 PM
Do a search for tru-oil in the bowyer's bench if you want a little more info. lol
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: K. Mogensen on December 26, 2009, 05:11:00 PM
Oh yeah, search... Fergot bout that.  :knothead:    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: pappysc2001 on December 26, 2009, 06:15:00 PM
I finished my last bamboo backed bow with tru-oil. I scraped the rind off sanded lightly with 320 and then dyed with a red mahogony stain. came out really well.
Title: Re: How to finish my bamboo...
Post by: Pat B on December 26, 2009, 11:42:00 PM
Tru-Oil is made by Birchwood Casey if that helps.