Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BrokenArrow on August 15, 2014, 01:02:59 pm

Title: Bow finishing
Post by: BrokenArrow on August 15, 2014, 01:02:59 pm

I had used spar varathan to finish a couple bows and then used spar urathane, and what a difference it made.
Clear clean finish.
Any others have similar experience?

Title: Re: Bow finishing
Post by: autologus on August 15, 2014, 01:06:44 pm

Lol, when I read the topic my puny brain read it as Bow Fishing and it sure wasn't what I was expecting.   :laugh:

Grady

Title: Re: Bow finishing
Post by: nakedfeet on August 15, 2014, 01:34:10 pm

Just started using spar urathane. Can't comment too much, but I like it so far. I like it more than the "fast drying" polyurethane I used for a while. Dries faster.

Title: Re: Bow finishing
Post by: NeolithicMan on August 15, 2014, 02:50:52 pm

I am a big fan of Tru-oil for a finish, especially over stains. takes longer to do several coats but its got a great feel and look, and I dont mind the smell. Polys are real handy though!

Title: Re: Bow finishing
Post by: Wooden Spring on August 15, 2014, 03:31:47 pm

I use about 5 coats of Teak Oil. It's cheap, easy to use, no streaks or runs, and after you rub it down with 0000 Steel wool once it dries, it makes it feel smooth as glass!

Title: Re: Bow finishing
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 15, 2014, 04:03:50 pm

That's all I use except when I go primitive then it is grease. Jawge

Title: Re: Bow finishing
Post by: autologus on August 15, 2014, 04:10:22 pm

I use Tru-oil too and like NeolithicMan I don't mind the smell actually I kinda like it.

Grady