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Title: BBI finish?
Post by: jtbluefeather871 on March 06, 2012, 08:58:00 PM
What sort of finish should I use on my BBI?   :dunno:
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: Pat B on March 06, 2012, 10:43:00 PM
I use Tru-Oil on all my bows.
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: jtbluefeather871 on March 07, 2012, 12:46:00 AM
Thanks Pat. I'll give it a try.
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: vanillabear? on March 09, 2012, 06:10:00 PM
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 09, 2012, 07:27:00 PM
Shellac or super glue if ya got it. Super glue spreads easier and farther than you think it would. I have used spray Helmsman on ipe before with good luck as well.
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: fujimo on March 09, 2012, 09:31:00 PM
i have used a water based satin verathane- the high gloss products are actually a lot harder- when i have used them, i rub down with fine steel wool- to satin it.
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: JamesV on March 10, 2012, 10:16:00 AM
Tip..........

If you use super glue and spread it with your fingers, keep them moving and have plenty of venelation. The fumes are a killer and fingers stuck to the riser ain't much fun either.

James
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: psychmonky on March 10, 2012, 10:30:00 AM
Lol is that where the expression "bow shot like it was extension of my arm" came from?!
Title: Re: BBI finish?
Post by: OzarkMatt on March 26, 2012, 01:00:00 PM
You may have trouble with the Tru-Oil not wanting to dry on ipe. A lacquer or shellac should do the trick. I wouldn't recommend super glue though, to risky imho. I've had good luck with Deft spray lacquer and I know some people swear by it. Use whatever works for you and post some pics, I'm sure it'll be a beauty.    :thumbsup: