BBI finish?

jtbluefeather871 · March 06, 2012, 08:58:00 PM

What sort of finish should I use on my BBI?

Pat B · March 06, 2012, 10:43:00 PM

I use Tru-Oil on all my bows.

jtbluefeather871 · March 07, 2012, 12:46:00 AM

Thanks Pat. I'll give it a try.

vanillabear? · March 09, 2012, 06:10:00 PM

PEARL DRUMS · March 09, 2012, 07:27:00 PM

Shellac or super glue if ya got it. Super glue spreads easier and farther than you think it would. I have used spray Helmsman on ipe before with good luck as well.

fujimo · March 09, 2012, 09:31:00 PM

i have used a water based satin verathane- the high gloss products are actually a lot harder- when i have used them, i rub down with fine steel wool- to satin it.

JamesV · March 10, 2012, 10:16:00 AM

Tip..........

If you use super glue and spread it with your fingers, keep them moving and have plenty of venelation. The fumes are a killer and fingers stuck to the riser ain't much fun either.

James

psychmonky · March 10, 2012, 10:30:00 AM

Lol is that where the expression "bow shot like it was extension of my arm" came from?!

OzarkMatt · March 26, 2012, 01:00:00 PM

You may have trouble with the Tru-Oil not wanting to dry on ipe. A lacquer or shellac should do the trick. I wouldn't recommend super glue though, to risky imho. I've had good luck with Deft spray lacquer and I know some people swear by it. Use whatever works for you and post some pics, I'm sure it'll be a beauty.