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D. Tiller:
Tried to use polyurethane for dipping arrows and it did not work well. Too thick and it made a mess. Anyone know if the new hand finnish polyeurathane works well? How about some other type for dipping?

David T

episaacs:
I'm working on a set of arrows for AITH; I finished them with Watco Danish Oil, wiped on X3, then 3 coats of Watco wipe on polyurethane; they look great so far.  3 more coats of poly after crown dip and cresting, they're drying now.  I plan on doing the Danish oil soak next time, but I've been wondering how pine tar would do as an arrow finish.  I'm thinking it might remain too tacky, but it seems pine pitch varnish would remain tacky too (haven't tried either one yet).

nugget:
Thanks guys I am gonna try a few of those ideas

Pat B:
I used to dip my cedars in water based poly with great results.   Pat

davidneils:
I've experimented with different finishes over the years and the Watco Danish Oil is hands down my favorite. As you walk through the brush the finish doesn't change from matte to glossy as many other finishes do. I spooked a lot of game flashing a bow quiver full of poly finished arrows. This wouldn't be as big of a problem with a back quiver or
any quiver that conceals the shaft.

I also tried a tru-oil wax on top of that watco finish but it turned out to be too glossy for my taste.

If someone has used a poly finish that stays on the arrow, doesn't flake off, and remains a matte, non-glare surface, I'd love to know. I'm still looking.

Thanks,

David

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