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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DQ on December 26, 2010, 10:44:47 pm

Title: finishing question
Post by: DQ on December 26, 2010, 10:44:47 pm

I just finished an elm selfbow and stained it with Minwax oil based stain.  My question is, can I now finish it with Tru-oil?  I'm wondering about compatability.  I can try a test piece, but thought someone with more experience than me might have suggestions.  Thanks for any help.  Darryl

Title: Re: finishing question
Post by: Pat B on December 27, 2010, 01:02:12 am

I'd give the oil based stain a few days before adding the Tru-Oil.

Title: Re: finishing question
Post by: DQ on December 28, 2010, 10:03:25 am

I let it dry three days, as Pat B suggested, before putting the first coat of Tru-Oil on.  No problem at all with compatability.  I've got two coats on it now and it looks great.  Thanks for your help. 

Darryl