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Title: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: Alex.B on April 23, 2007, 01:59:00 PM

just got some new wood shafts in the mail. can I bareshaft tune them before I dip them in Super coat, or should I wait until I finish sealing? I usually apply 3 or 4 coats. thank you

Title: Re: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: SlowBowinMO on April 23, 2007, 03:00:00 PM

I don't think it would make much difference, but I'd still want to tune them the way I'm going to shoot them.

You can add spine with some coatings, I can add up to 5# using Minwax wood hardener.

Title: Re: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: Eric Krewson on April 23, 2007, 05:18:00 PM

I did some with thick GL and wild turkey feathers and gained 5# spine. I was told by many on the Gang that this was impossible but I have been making arrows for the last 25 years and my Adams spine tester doesn't lie. When I match raw shafts, I really match them so I know when there has been a change.

Title: Re: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: Alex.B on April 24, 2007, 12:52:00 PM

thanks Tim, thanks Eric

Title: Re: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: Alex.B on April 24, 2007, 08:21:00 PM

TTT, one time, thanks

Title: Re: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: Shakes.602 on April 24, 2007, 08:24:00 PM

Just Goes to Show Ya, Never say Never!! :readit: Mr. Krewson is The MAN!! :notworthy: :notworthy: :goldtooth:

Title: Re: Does sealing affect spine?
Post by: Tree man on April 25, 2007, 01:00:00 AM

I don't know about my sealer adding spine but storing shafting or arrows for a year in my area adds 5 pounds-they get drier.

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