Smooth-On EA-40 and Thunderbird Stain Compatibility

[PopeandYoung_51]

I'm thinking about staining some bows, and I'm wondering what type of stain I should use with EA-40 and Thunderbird finish.

[Robertfishes]

I don't know for sure... You might want to use something like an alcohol based analine dye?? or transtint? I remember KennyM making a few good looking bows 5 or more years ago with "dyed" maple veneers.

[jsweka]

Use an alcohol or water based dye.  Do not use anything oil based as you will experience adhesion problems with Smooth-On.  If that happens, the finish is the least of your worries.

[kennym]

I would go with alcohol, the water dyes made the lams cupped and wavy, had to press them between boards and leave in the hot box for a few days. Alcohol dries off much quicker.

We had no probs with the water dyes either, just more work and time to straighten em out..

[PopeandYoung_51]

Thanks guys!

[Crooked Stic]

Denatured alcohol and Rite works well. And lots of colors to choose from.

[Bow man]

Originally posted by kennym:
I would go with alcohol, the water dyes made the lams cupped and wavy, had to press them between boards and leave in the hot box for a few days. Alcohol dries off much quicker.

We had no probs with the water dyes either, just more work and time to straighten em out..