Opinions on best moisture resistant finish

[old foul dude]

I have a raw oak D bow nearing the finish stage. I backed it using burlap and Titebond III. Humidity around here is in the 80 & 90% range late spring through fall. I want to put the best possible finish on it as I plan to use this bow for all weather roving. Opinions?

[Pat B]

I use Tru-Oil(gunstock finish) on all my bows.    I don't think any finish will prevent moisture from getting into your bow but most good finishes will slow it down.     Pat

[Jesse]

Spar urethane  works for me.  I think one of the highest rated finishes for durability is thunderbird epoxy but I never tried it. Ive heard wax is good.

[Kegan]

Spar urethane  works for me. 

I'll second that. My favorite finish . Cheap and super- resistant (and looks nice too).

[koan]

Not the prettiest, but the studies show you cant beat wax. I use tru-oil for the beauty and then rub beeswax over it ifn im gonna take it to the woods. Also the wax will dull the shine for huntin purposes....Brian

[Timo]

I've tried lots and I mean lots of finishes. There is nothing (that I have found) that will keep ALL moisture out. Parrifin works very well along with all others mentioned here.I use T-bird. Layed one of my bows in my swimming pool for a week once.No ill affects.

Just make sure  what ever finish you choose,that you get it applied well , and it'll be fine.

[bcbull]

im with timo i use thunderbird  never had a plm ,,,tru oil works good but to easey to scrath and beat up ansd always havin to re do the scratches get s to me thunderbid  is tough stuff   brock

[islandpiper]

I have been shooting the SHOOTS-LIKE-A-DOG bow and will be taking it out in the bayou next week on a geezer paddling adventure.  That bow is hickory, which you all think is a thirsty wood.  So, i have a nice wipe on oil finish on it and then overcoated with guitar lacquer, clear gloss.  If i don't like it later i can scrape it off.  But, i thought for this week, it might keep the wood drier.  I'll see if i need to name it SHOOTS-LIKE-A-WET-NOODLE bow next week. 

piper

[Pat B]

Piper, does the guitar lacquer keep moisture out of the guitar wood? Can you tell the difference in the sound on a rainy day as compared to w dry day(I know dry day aren't very common where you live)  I'm just curious!