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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« on: April 01, 2015, 09:45:26 am »
Any suggestions (or, previous threads) for stripping--maybe even retillering and backing--a self bow that has several coats of Tru Oil? Of course, my main concern is to not muck up the back of the self bow too much in case I decide not to back it. Thanks.
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Offline Pappy

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 10:02:48 am »
I use a scrapper, I use it very lightly of course. :)
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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2015, 10:06:04 am »
Any certain kind? Thanks.
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2015, 10:08:16 am »
The sharper the better.  Like a pocket knife or something like that.  Nice and delicate. :)

Offline missilemaster

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2015, 10:12:30 am »
If it is over top of snakeskins, wipe it with acetone and scrape with your fingernail till its almost through then rub it with a rubber sandpaper cleaner block. Paul came up with it! :D
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Offline PatM

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2015, 10:16:57 am »
Acetone and a scotchbrite pad.

Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2015, 10:42:06 am »
Sounds good. Great advice, guys. Thanks.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Suggestions for stripping Tru Oil?
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2015, 10:53:36 am »
I've lightly scraped Tru-Oil off a bow and a buffing with 0000 steel wool. This is one reason I prefer Tru-Oil, ease of repairing and refinishing.
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