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Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: PaulN/KS on October 31, 2008, 11:15:48 pm

Title: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: PaulN/KS on October 31, 2008, 11:15:48 pm: Just got a dozen tapered ash shafts from The Nocking Point and I'm wondering what a good finish might be? I'm thinking wipe them with some Watco oil stain then maybe some tru oil finish to seal them. Don't have a dip tube so need to keep it simple and without laquer.
Any ideas...?
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: El Destructo on November 01, 2008, 05:52:04 am: Tung Oil works good..........
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: ricktrojanowski on November 01, 2008, 06:40:50 am: I just made some arrows from ash. I used a water base aniline dye, then used Waterlox brand tung oil. I use it quite a bit on arrows it is durable yet not shiny.
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: DanaM on November 01, 2008, 08:09:48 am: Tung oil, True Oil, Spar Varnish lard, wax, heck just about anything will work
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: Hillbilly on November 01, 2008, 10:10:40 am: Tru-oil is cheap, easy, and effective.
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on November 01, 2008, 11:47:43 am: Quote from: Hillbilly on November 01, 2008, 10:10:40 am
Tru-oil is cheap, easy, and effective.
Grease is same......................
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: jamie on November 01, 2008, 01:07:14 pm: dont use any type of heavy build up for a finish . like gasket laquer or poly. when ash needs a lot of straightening it requires heat . a heavy finish will melt. tung is great like said. ive soaked them in linseed oil but it brings the weight up a lot. fat is my choice. peace
Title: Re: Ash shaft finish...?
Post by: Hillbilly on November 01, 2008, 03:42:57 pm: Yep, I like bear grease, too.