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Title: Refinishing a bow riser??
Post by: Q73 on January 28, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
I am new to this whole traditional thing. If somebody wanted to refinish a bow riser is it as simple as refinishing anything else? Do you simply sand it down and then finish it? What is the best finish to use? Thanks in advance folks.
Title: Re: Refinishing a bow riser??
Post by: Robertfishes on January 28, 2013, 05:05:00 PM
Do you know what woods the riser is made of? If it is made of a "oily" wood like Cocobolo or Bocote then a spray finish like Spar Urethane or tru oil wipe on cannot be used with out "sealing" the riser first.
Title: Re: Refinishing a bow riser??
Post by: Q73 on January 28, 2013, 05:08:00 PM
Well, I don't have the bow yet. I have been seeing some cheap older bows for sale and was thinking about picking one and refinishing it.
Title: Re: Refinishing a bow riser??
Post by: macbow on January 28, 2013, 06:15:00 PM
Other than having exotic oily woods then the answer is yes it is just like refinishing any other wood project.

Spray on poly and such is the easy way.
Title: Re: Refinishing a bow riser??
Post by: Q73 on January 28, 2013, 09:29:00 PM
Thanks fellas. I appreciate it.