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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: frank4570 on May 31, 2014, 08:07:00 PM

Title: Arrow finish?
Post by: frank4570 on May 31, 2014, 08:07:00 PM
Hello. I'm not sure if this is in the right forum or not, but I couldn't find it.
So, I've got my first sapling shafts put together. I'm going to shoot test them for spine, feather them, and put on a couple judo points. What should I use to seal the wood?

I haven't posted on this board very much, I suspect that might change soon.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Arrow finish?
Post by: Pat B on May 31, 2014, 09:06:00 PM
Any good sealer will work. I've used Tru-Oil, water based poly, homemade pitch varnish, spray paint, bees wax, etc.
Title: Re: Arrow finish?
Post by: frank4570 on May 31, 2014, 09:48:00 PM
Ok, thanks. I didn't figure it would be very complicated. I'm spending a lot of time straightening sticks and I would prefer them to stay straight for a while.
Title: Re: Arrow finish?
Post by: scrub-buster on May 31, 2014, 10:03:00 PM
I use whatever bow finish I have on hand.  Currently it is tung oil.
Title: Re: Arrow finish?
Post by: Drewster on May 31, 2014, 10:18:00 PM
X2 what Pat said.  Tung oil will work too.  Just use several coats and let it dry completely between applications.  Have fun.