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Agbowyer:
I had some problems early on, so i started doing the fishes in the house in winter. That's one reason i use tru oil so much, low fumes. ;)

Pat B:
I have had Tru-Oil go bad and start clumping up. Now I pour some in a small shallow container and reseal the bottle. I work with what has been poured out and if any is left, I do not pour it back in the bottle.
   I have used Tru-Oil for a long time and most of the time I have no problems. Humidity will prevent it from setting so it stays sticky longer.  The first coat on bare wood is usually heavier but after that, the thinner the better and with a rub down with 0000 steel wool between coats. Work from the handle out the limb and when done, sight down the limb while pointing it to a light source. This will show you where you might have missed.
  I have always used a finger to apply. I sealed 6 hardwood shoots tonight with Tru-Oil. These will be my 3D arrows. Tru-Oil is good stuff. Keep trying. You might try a fresh bottle.    Pat

Jesse:
I think temp could be the problem.its at like 55 deg. It has been getting very tacky on me in less than one minute. I will try putting it by the heater next time. I think I am also using too much. I was getting frustrated as Im sure you could tell. That never helps either. Thanks
                                                           
                                                                                                                              Jesse

330bull:
Don't be frustrated!  I LOVE Tru Oil.  Here's my experience with Yew & Vine Maple:

All coats are applied by hand and I gently stroke the bow until it starts getting tacky.  That's when you know it has been spread out enough, and more importantly not too thick.

After each coat I hit it with 0000 steel wool.

After the 6th coat, I hit it with 400 grit sand paper (very lightly).

I apply two more light coats and once again stroke the bow until it gets tacky, also with 0000 steel wool in between coats.

After the final coat, I hit it with 0000 steel wool, and then 3-6 coats of Carnauba (SP?) floor wax and it you are done!  The final coat looks like liquid glass and all of the tiny imperfections are removed.  Very nice!

Good luck.

D. Tiller:
Ya know there is a new Polypro hand rub finnish out these days. I think I might try it. Seems like tru oil takes way too much time to build up layers that will last, especially on arrows.

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