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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: flungonin on October 14, 2011, 11:56:49 pm

Title: Bamboo sealer
Post by: flungonin on October 14, 2011, 11:56:49 pm

I have read on past posts that Spar Sealer increases the spine. Tru oil for a sealer/finish and then use a sealer. My question is what do you recommend for a bamboo shaft. Is Linseed oils any good. Laquer, shellac, verithane. I live on the East Coast (Virginia) and we get quite bit of rain. Any recommendations would would be appreciated. 

Title: Re: Bamboo sealer
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 17, 2011, 06:09:55 pm

I use Tung Oil or Tru Oil on mine. 2-3 coats seems to be fine.

Title: Re: Bamboo sealer
Post by: artcher1 on October 17, 2011, 06:38:16 pm

No finish is going to increase the spine.

Polyurethane is as good a finish as any. And those that Pearly mentioned also work very well. But for a quick finish, I use super glue on cane/boo shafts........Art

Title: Re: Bamboo sealer
Post by: CherokeeKC on October 17, 2011, 07:04:27 pm

flungonin where do you live in VA?  Im in Chesterfield just south of Richmond but im about to move to Hampton Roads area.

Title: Re: Bamboo sealer
Post by: hillbilly61 on October 18, 2011, 12:52:19 am

I like urethane (satin finish). I usually put 3 coates on