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Offline 1776J

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Sealer and sinew compatability.... which sealer over sinew backed bow?
« on: February 21, 2011, 10:16:23 pm »
I had read a few of good things about using polyurethane on bows to weatherproof them for hunting.
My question is,....
Who's had good experiences with sealers/coatings over sinew?  I was going to stain the bow and seal it, but wanted to figure things out first.

If I did choose to go with polyurethane, is there any reaction to the hide glue that will occur? Will it be compatable or??....

Thanks fellas.
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Offline Timo

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Re: Sealer and sinew compatability.... which sealer over sinew backed bow?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2011, 10:57:17 pm »
I've used epoxies, truoil, and polys over sinew with no ill effects.
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Offline 1776J

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Re: Sealer and sinew compatability.... which sealer over sinew backed bow?
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2011, 12:04:40 am »
Quote from: Timo on February 21, 2011, 10:57:17 pm
I've used epoxies, truoil, and polys over sinew with no ill effects.

I couldn't imagine there being one,... but I wasn't sure if any sort of poly would badly interact with natural hide glue or anything!
THanks Tim...
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Offline Timo

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Re: Sealer and sinew compatability.... which sealer over sinew backed bow?
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2011, 12:35:08 am »
Well since sinew/hide glue are made up of natural proteins and common finishes are not, then they shouldn't react? ;)
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