Poplar arrows for hickory backed lemonwood

[Aaron H]

Those are beautiful. Does the Tru-oil seal out moisture very well?

[Pat B]

I've seen some that used small brads and some of the old timers would make one side of the self nock shorter to use as an index.

[Pat B]

Falcon, I've used Tru-Oil on my bows for years so I figured why not. It works well.

[Mohawk13]

2nd what Pat said. Tru-oil and Johnson wax finish is all I use and have never had a problem with arrows warping or getting water logged. I used to Hunt The Olympic Rain Forest, Hoh River Valley, and they get 120-150 inches of rain a year...That means I was hunting in heavy rain 9 out of 10 days a season...

[Aaron H]

Great, I've got some Tru-oil and Johnson's furniture wax at home.  Do you use like a scotch brite pad or some fine steel wool after your Tru-oil dries, to knock down the shine a bit?  Also how many coats do you apply before you feel comfortable braving the weather?

[Pat B]

I use OOOO steel wool between coats to help even out the surface. I don't mind a little shine on arrows.

[Aaron H]

What about your bows?   0000 steel wool also?

[bowtarist]

Nice work Pat! Look like they will do the trick! dp

[Pat B]

Yes, I use steel wool on bows too. I usually use 5 or 6 coats of Tru Oil with the steel wool rubdown between each coat. On hunting bows I give the shiny Tru-Oil finish a quick spray of satin poly to cut the shine.

[Aaron H]

Thank you sir