The Jury is in on the feather backing

[Pappy]

Yep,thats why I like tru oil ,if it is just the finish you should be fine if you can get that stuff off. Beautiful work tho.
 Pappy

[Danzn Bar]

Thanks guys for all the ideas.............

In mind, I've got a couple of options.
1. It shoots fine, just shoot it more and see if it worsens, a little " character" and start another bow   
2. I think the best way to remove it is to use a sharp scraper, and see if I can scrape it off to the feathers, if not take it to the wood, and add another finish " true oil"   

This bow makes it tough to decide for me....I've got plenty of time, it ain't going anywhere, I'll shoot it somemore and when it's time to rework it, I'm sure I'll know.

Thanks again for all your encouragement and ideas
DBar

[JW_Halverson]

I loved that bow, man.

I will save the idea for making a presentation box or a cigar humidor some time...something that doesn't have to be tillered or strung.

[mikekeswick]

Look into bar top, dance floor sort of finishes. 2 part, water based.
These should work. I'd hook you up with my new finish supplier but they don't ship overseas....
For this sort of a finish I would use a product called induro oil....unbelieveable stuff....
This stuff dries so hard yet flexible it has to be seen to be believed! I literally can't scratch it without using something metal....try saying that about tru oil!!

[Pappy]

Right Mike,tru oil will scratch,but wont crack and is very easy to fix if it does get scratched. 
 Pappy

[blackhawk]

El stinko bill....not sure what to tell ya    seems like if ya do remove it to the featherd it would be hard not to knick the feathers up     my buddy Jon(straightarrow) did a feather backed bow I saw in person and he just used tru oil and it turned out good...

[bowtarist]

Ouch! That's a bummer Bill. That wouldn't have happened to duct tape.  It's an inside joke..... dp

[Tom Leemans]

I don't know but I would avoid thicker finishes myself. Thinner is always more flexible.

[Danzn Bar]

Well I'm not giving up on the feather or I should say "duct tape" backing just yet,  You cracked me up Derick.    I almost forgot about that 
Good idea JW I've put smaller ones on wing bone turkey calls also.
Mike maybe you could just finish a bow with some of that stuff and shoot the snot out of it and post the results.  I'd be a lot more interested in it then. but next time I'm using the tried and tested true oil.
Thanks guys
DBar

[osage outlaw]

If it was me and my bow, I wouldn't try to redo it.  I'd maybe try to seal the cracks with thin superglue but that would be about it. 

[PatM]

Nothing actually happened to the working limb so why not re-do it? There are definitely products or products that can be modified that will hold up in this application.

[Pappy]

Like PatM said there is nothing wrong with the bow,and it is so beautiful I would diffidently try a redo on the feathers. I am sure there are other sealers that I THINK will work,   but I know tru oil will. Seen it. Good luck and keep us posted.
 Pappy