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Offline servicebeary

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Osage with Jute string handle
« on: January 22, 2009, 12:31:56 pm »
Might anyone know if Trueoil will work to seal my jute string handle and should I first adhere it to the bow with something first?
           thanks, nick
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 02:16:55 pm »
I believe that Manny soaks his jute handles in TB2 glue. Seems like that would work really well.
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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2009, 07:43:09 pm »
thanks Gordon, I might just have to give that a try. Wonder if TB2 is compatible with trueoil though
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Offline Gordon

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2009, 09:09:10 pm »
There is really no need to apply Tru-Oil over the handle if you treated it with TB.
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Offline DanaM

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 07:43:41 am »
Massey finish works well, as does spar varnish both will lock the wrap down and weatherize it :)

Massey finish is 2 part epoxy thinned with acetone.
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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 11:57:33 am »
If the jute was soaked in TB glue it is already weatherproof.
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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 02:28:38 pm »
Servicebeary,   wouldn't mind to see a pic of your handle
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Offline servicebeary

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2009, 03:29:40 pm »
hmm, so many glues, so little time..  thanks all for all the info.    No problem Dragon, I'll post my handle as soon as I put the hemp on it.  I just posted my bow last night under "first bow, finally" as well.
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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2009, 03:45:42 pm »
didn't realize you hadn't done it yet .
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Offline John K

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2009, 06:01:01 pm »
SB, I just got done using Jute on an Osag for a handle wrap. I used clear poly to seal it with turned out real nice.
I'm going to post picture of it in Feb.  ;) :D
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Offline servicebeary

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2009, 08:32:15 pm »
sweet, I'll look forward to that.  So you just soaked it ehh?
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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2009, 04:49:44 am »
I put some true oil on some dogbane worked pretty well,after i put it on I thought about how Linseed oil combust in rags but it didnt burn my bow. :)
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Osage with Jute string handle
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2009, 11:31:46 am »
When I first started using cord wrapped handles I set them(and sealed them) in TBII glue. It was great until my sweaty hands got on them and the TB glue got sticky. I've been using Massey finish lately and have no problems with it.
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