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Question about sealing an ipe bow.

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Jesse:
Thanks guys.  Hey northshore-- what kind of finish does that give?  What brands of shellac and linseed do you use?
Kowechobe-- how do you bone a bow? Im not sure Im comfortable boning something with hawg fat lol.
 Thanks again
                                                   Jesse

Badger:
I use bees wax on ipe, shoe polish would likley work pretty good as well, moisture is no big deal with ipe, it doesnt seem to absorb much. steve

Justin Snyder:
I could be mistaken, but I think degreasing it before you sealed it would have solved all you problems.  Most paints and sealers do not like oily wood, even if they are oil based products.  I degrease everything before I seal it,  just out of caution. Justin

NOMADIC PIRATE:
A satin finish,...brands?.I'll check ;)

mullet:
One problem is you can't spray lacquer over Truoil.It will scale up and look like crap.Found out from experience.

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