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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BrokenArrow on May 12, 2015, 11:51:06 am

Title: Snake handlers finishing techniques
Post by: BrokenArrow 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

Title: Re: Snake handlers finishing techniques
Post by: JonW on May 12, 2015, 01:10:50 pm

I like tru-oil on skins. Danish oil is good also.

Title: Re: Snake handlers finishing techniques
Post by: Pat B 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.