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Offline BrokenArrow

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Snake handlers finishing techniques
« on: May 12, 2015, 11:51:06 am »
I have a 45 inch osage orange sinew backed bow with a western diamond-backed rattler and have questions concerning how to finish the skin which put on with hide glue about 5 days ago and have sanded the skin with steel wool.
I live in a dry climate.
Suggestions please
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Offline JonW

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Re: Snake handlers finishing techniques
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2015, 01:10:50 pm »
I like tru-oil on skins. Danish oil is good also.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Snake handlers finishing techniques
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2015, 01:32:19 pm »
I've always used Tru-Oil, 5 or 6 coats with a 0000 steel wool buffing between coats. Tru-Oil dries with a glossy finish so I do a quick spray satin poly over it to cut the shine.
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