my first reflex/deflex bow

[Blaflair2]

I wouldn't use veg oil but it's your choice. There are cheap alternatives that work and look much better.

[WillS]

Veg oil would probably look ok for 5 mins, but it doesn't have a drying agent so would surely just cover everything in grease...

Get some Rustins Danish Oil, it's ace.

[BowSlayer]

Nope I found that vegetable oil works well.  And its cheap but you need too re apply it every few months.

[bow101]

Nope I found that vegetable oil works well.  And its cheap but you need too re apply it every few months.

Problem with vegetable oil is that it goes Rancid.  Could devolop a mould.  Walnut oil does not, and totally food safe.  If its Food safe then its good for wood..!

[The Gopher]

I agree on the veg oil, it can go south on you. linseed oil should be available and also quite cheap, even mineral oil (think butcher blocks) would be better than veg oil. Although none of those are very good at actual protection.

[Joec123able]

 Go get you some cheap shellack lacquer or polyurethane it really doesn't cost that much you apply how ever many coats you want and don't worry about it again unless you scratch it up or wht ever

[BowSlayer]

On second thoughts I might just use some varnish but if not ill give it a coat of polyurethane if I can find some. Here are some pics from the club.  The target was an alligator or crocodile im not sure which.  It was set up at 20yrds and I was shooting my longbow arrows. Ill upload the pics soon.

[BowSlayer]

here are the pics from the club

 F/D pic. i know the tiller still aint great and the left outer limb is still a tad stiff but i like the way it shoots.




right between the eyes

[bubby]

much better your on the right track now, although I notice the initials of your new name are BS 

[BOWMAN53]

good job dude. now pretty her up.

[BowSlayer]

much better your on the right track now, although I notice the initials of your new name are BS 

Thanks.  Haha yeah I noticed that.  I wondered how long it would be before someone noticed. 

[BowSlayer]

good job dude. now pretty her up.

Yep thats the plan for tomorrow. Thanks

[IdahoMatt]

Really nice bend man.  Good job.  Can't wait to see it all dolled up

[bowsandroses]

Good looking bow looking at the pics I'd say your about 20-25 years ahead of me. One more finish idea for the bow is paraffin wax, AKA household wax or canning wax. I wax my bow when I wax my string, wax it up hold over heat to melt wax hair dryer, camp fire, stove, what ever is handy. Unstrung of course takes a few minutes don't have to wait for it to dry but it is not shiny. It is how I finished my hunting bow have 11 years on it now with no troubles. I hunt the north west and even pack it when shed hunting in the spring so it has seen a few sog fests.

[Parnell]

Good work.