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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Clint Brown on April 03, 2008, 09:59:01 pm

Title: Question on moisture after staining
Post by: Clint Brown on April 03, 2008, 09:59:01 pm

Hi
 I have just finished staining and finishing my first bow. I would like to know how long to let my bow dry befor it is safe to string and shoot? I have the three volumes of the traditional bowyers bible and that has been where all my information has come from. Thanks for any info!
Clint

Title: Re: Question on moisture after staining
Post by: DanaM on April 03, 2008, 10:06:46 pm

Welome to PA Clint as for the stain adding moisture I don't think its a problem. When the stain is dry it should be good to go.
Any chance of a picture or two?

Title: Re: Question on moisture after staining
Post by: Jesse on April 03, 2008, 10:55:47 pm

 Welcome As far as moisture Dana is right. Thats not a problem but depending on what you used to seal it some finishes require 3 days to fully cure even though they seem dry.
Jesse

Title: Re: Question on moisture after staining
Post by: Clint Brown on April 05, 2008, 12:00:13 am

Hi
 Thanks for the info. I am going to give my bow several day to be on the safe side. I just wanted to make sure that we were not talking about weeks. I will get some pictures soon.
 Thanks again!
 Clint

Title: Re: Question on moisture after staining
Post by: Pat B on April 05, 2008, 01:44:09 am

If the moisture is up you will be able to tell as soon as you string your bow. It will feel mushy.    Pat

Title: Re: Question on moisture after staining
Post by: Marc St Louis on April 05, 2008, 08:01:16 am

What kind of stain did you use?