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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Reanimator on May 22, 2012, 09:32:37 pm

Title: Birch bark tar as a bow finish?
Post by: Reanimator on May 22, 2012, 09:32:37 pm

Anybody ever used birch bark tar as a bow/arrow finish?

This stuff is very waterproof, preserves wood extremely well and makes a nice yellow/brown finish.

Title: Re: Birch bark tar as a bow finish?
Post by: tattoo dave on May 22, 2012, 10:41:29 pm

The only time I've ever seen the stuff was for hafting arrows. It was crazy thick, and super sticky. Not sure how it would work as a finish, but give it a go. I would love to see how it works out. Let me know, if it works, maybe I'll give it a go too.

Tattoo Dave