Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: akila on April 22, 2008, 05:00:19 pm
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I just finished an asiatic bamboo bow...its made only from bamboo....i will put the pictures in abute 2 hours....i just wanna ask you.....whatt finish its best for all bamboo bows...i know that bamboo its verry sensibile toclimate changes....do you think a linnsed oil finish will be ok for a bow like that..thks a lot...and i will put the picture real soon ;D
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Bamboo is quite hygroscopic, meaning it takes on and releases moisture. I think that I would use a finish that encapsulated the bow instead of one that soaks in like the linseed oil. You could use both. Start with t good hand rubbing of boiled linseed oil and after a few days of drying time cover the bow with varnish, poly or even shellac. The shellac would be less durable. Pat