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Easternarcher:
Anybody use BEHR tung oil as finish for your bows, either self or backed?

I was going to use leather dye and cover with spray SPAR varnish on this bow of mine, but I'm now thinking it'll look nice with just a clear or slightly amber oil finish over the hickory backing.

IS this enough protection on it's own? Could I apply spar spray over it to seal???

Long weekend up here and time to finish my bow. pics later.

DanaM:
Tru Oil will work nicely I don't like the sprays myself.

Dana

Pat B:
I have Formby's tung oil finish that I am going to use on my yew war bow. I believe that it has a dryer added so it will give a protective coating. I think tung oil gives a deep finish that looks really good. It really kicks the grain. ;)      Pat

Easternarcher:
Yeah PAt...this oil has some added wax according to the label..So I suppose that would help build up a finish on the surface while the oil goes deeper.

I've already gone ahead and applied a coating of Feibling's leatehr dye...it looks really good in my eye.....how long should I leave it before applying the Tung oil?

Pat B:
You will probably lift some of the dye when you apply the first coat. It shouldn't hurt anything. If it is like the Formby's there is a petroleum carrier mixed in. The Feibing's will dry pretty quickly. it is alcohol based and when that evaporates it is dry. You might want to wipe it down good with a soft rag first to pick up any dye residue. You should be able to apply the finish at anytime after.    Pat

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