Cutting a tree

Flyboy718 · January 23, 2011, 02:31:00 PM

What is the cheapest stuff to seal the ends of a fresh cut tree that will be used to make a bow at a later date.

IdahoCurt · January 23, 2011, 02:39:00 PM

I use wood glue(titebond)

Diamondback59 · January 23, 2011, 02:45:00 PM

i use cheap walmart polyuthrane thats the best iv found unless ur willin to spend the money for anchor seal i use that a lot espically on yew with wax in it brock

hova · January 23, 2011, 03:26:00 PM

im surprised more guys dont just use wax...thats what i have on the end of my locust...

-hov

Stiks-n-Strings · January 23, 2011, 04:10:00 PM

Shellac

Walt Francis · January 23, 2011, 04:52:00 PM

I like Shellac or wood glue but have used latex paint. Just do not skimp on whatever you decide to use.

DVSHUNTER · January 23, 2011, 06:17:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Stiks-n-Strings:
Shellac

yep.

John Scifres · January 23, 2011, 06:40:00 PM

shellac.

Sidewinder · January 23, 2011, 06:45:00 PM

Shellac

Flyboy718 · January 23, 2011, 08:01:00 PM

Went and cut some fresh cedar today to use for the handle on my board bow...will get some pics up soon I hope...

Osagetree · January 23, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

Shellac

beetlebailey1977 · January 23, 2011, 08:21:00 PM

Elmers white glue works very well.

Bent Rig · January 23, 2011, 09:05:00 PM

Any LATEX paint that you might have lying around from any house projects ! Use it up !!

Flyboy718 · January 23, 2011, 09:41:00 PM

Ok, latex paint is the winner...I have a lot left over from remodel projects over the years.

How long do I have to wait for this piece of cedar to be ready to glue on my selfbow as a handle? Does it have to dry out any or not?

Walt Francis · January 24, 2011, 12:29:00 AM

With latex paint I found that using at least three heavy coats, about 30-60 minuts between coats worked best.

Erick Shumway · January 24, 2011, 05:26:00 AM

paint or wax