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Online superdav95

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Re: Sealing a rawhide-backed bow
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2022, 06:07:38 pm »
Tru-oil leaves a film which can be scratched - rules it out for me.
Seriously guys try pure Tung oil and follow the instructions ;) Tung oil finishes have a whole lot going for them!

What brand of tung oil you use bownarra?   
Sticks and stones and other poky stabby things.

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Offline SDBurntStick

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Re: Sealing a rawhide-backed bow
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2022, 07:41:49 pm »
Not sure on what to use but I am really curious about this honeysuckle bow.  The one I made blew up pretty violently tillering but I didn't back it.  I have tons of honeysuckle and some in the 5" diameter range and so far it has just been firewood but I keep thinking it should make a bow.  Seems to be tough and springy stuff.  You should post some pictures when you get it finished.

Offline NewBowyer

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Re: Sealing a rawhide-backed bow
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2022, 08:33:18 pm »
Thanks I'll try gently sanding it. I purposely made the joint low so my hand wouldn't touch it in case I don't use a wrap.