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Title: Bow finish, paraffin or true oil?
Post by: macbow on June 12, 2010, 09:33:00 PM

I'm almost ready to seal a hickory longbow that is backed with sinew also has some rawhide in the handle area.

I usually use true oil on bamboo and Ipe. Would the paraffin applied with a heat gun be a better choice.
Ron

Title: Re: Bow finish, paraffin or true oil?
Post by: Pat B on June 12, 2010, 10:21:00 PM

I'd be afraid to use a heat gun neat the sinew. I used Tru-Oil on the sinew backed bows I've built. I've added Massey finish first on a few but but don't think it made any difference.

Title: Re: Bow finish, paraffin or true oil?
Post by: Shaun on June 14, 2010, 12:04:00 AM

Hickory is water sensitive. That is it reacts to humidity and rain. Wax is OK for osage, but I would stick to a more resistant finish on hickory - truoil or even shellac.

Title: Re: Bow finish, paraffin or true oil?
Post by: macbow on June 14, 2010, 11:01:00 AM

Thanks guys.
Ron

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