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Offline Cooper

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Re: Best finish for ipe?
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2009, 06:09:48 am »
I use four layers of shellac as a primary coat, then tung oil.
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whitewoodshunter

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Re: Best finish for ipe?
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2009, 08:32:49 am »
I put 5 coats of wipe on poly on my Ipe over the course of 3 days!!!!!The humidity determines how long it takes to dry!!!!!
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Re: Best finish for ipe?
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2009, 08:50:27 am »
Thanks again, guys. Eddie, this is one I got from David, but I've got the one you gave me worked down and ready to glue up. Just haven't had time to do much lately. I'll post some pics in a few days when I get it finished.
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Rich Saffold

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Re: Best finish for ipe?
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2009, 07:26:27 pm »
When I use a wipe on poly, I'm rubbing it dry with a clean t shirt a few seconds after applying it, and getting a nice shine. Mineral Oil  is often applied first, or used by itself, and will waterproof your bow if you get it burnished. Plus it looks great, and you can drink it if you are constipated... ;D

I have used most of what is posted here, and they all work fine. I think humidity affects some of these finishes and why I prefer the ones I can  wipe off and get dry quickly.



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