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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dave 55 on February 18, 2009, 09:21:13 am

Title: Rawhide finish
Post by: Dave 55 on February 18, 2009, 09:21:13 am

I was wondering if spar urethane would be a good finish for rawhide ,any suggestions would be appreciated,thanks Dave.

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: Ryano on February 18, 2009, 09:30:18 am

I don't see why not....I use mostly minwax polyurethane, but spar should work as well.

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: knap_123 on February 18, 2009, 09:51:08 am

ihave just sinewed a bow, shouald i add tru oil then polyuratane as a sealer?

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 10:29:34 am

I have used TBIII over sinew, rawhide and snake skins to help prevent moisture problems with these hygroscopic materials. I have also just used TruOil or a combo of both for this.

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: Pappy on February 18, 2009, 10:39:32 am

I do about the same as Pat. 4 or5 coats ofTru oil then a last coat of  satin Polly if I want to dull the finish.Never tried the tb3 but I may the next one,sounds good to me. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: Lost Arra on February 18, 2009, 11:03:13 am

Dave: I like wiped on finishes so my first two coats are Helmsman Spar Urethane wiped on, not sprayed. I use a 400-600 sandpaper between coats. I then finish with multiple coats of Wipe on poly which leaves a smoother finish and requires minimal or no sanding between coats.

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: Dave 55 on February 18, 2009, 01:05:49 pm

Thanks for the information guys it is appreciated,Dave

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: ricktrojanowski on February 18, 2009, 05:37:48 pm

I've only did one rawhide backing.  But I dyed it with Feibings leather dye then finished it with tru-oil applied with my finger.

Title: Re: Rawhide finish
Post by: majsnuff on February 18, 2009, 11:14:59 pm

Quote from: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 10:29:34 am

I have used TBIII over sinew, rawhide and snake skins to help prevent moisture problems with these hygroscopic materials. I have also just used TruOil or a combo of both for this.

what a great idea, I would have never thought of using tbIII as a finish.. thanks for the post