Cresting prep?

Wudstix · August 20, 2020, 11:40:22 PM

What if any shaft prep is needed for wood arrows prior to cresting?

black velvet · August 21, 2020, 07:44:38 AM

I always put a sealer on wood shafts after staining and before capping and cresting. Clear sealer after to keep paint from smearing.

Wudstix · August 21, 2020, 09:06:11 AM

So one coat of polyacrylic and then crest, finish with couple more coats of sealant should do the trick. (?)

Wudstix · August 21, 2020, 10:43:36 AM

I was also thinking about a Krylon primer then cresting.

NY Yankee · August 21, 2020, 10:56:50 AM

2 coats polyurethane, allow to dry well, lightly buff the area with 3/0 steel wool, crest, let dry well, 2 more coats poly. Allow to cure well. I like 3-4 days to cure before shooting. As you might guess, I believe they key to a good job is allowing things to dry well before working them again.

Wudstix · August 21, 2020, 11:09:37 AM

Thanks!!!

black velvet · August 21, 2020, 01:03:27 PM

Exactly. I use clear water based poly.

M60gunner · August 21, 2020, 08:15:43 PM

Wood shafts, I used MinWax polyethylene thinned down a little so it would penetrate better. Then I crested. Then a couple more dips of the poly to seal. I usually wait 24 hours between process. If it's humid longer.

Wudstix · August 21, 2020, 08:19:21 PM

Good info.

elk nailer · August 21, 2020, 08:57:09 PM

prior to each step or coat straighten the shaft.

Wudstix · August 21, 2020, 09:16:07 PM

SOP

JamesD · August 23, 2020, 04:21:12 PM

I'm having great luck putting on three coats of Daly's Pro Fin before cresting.