Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: KShip85 on February 06, 2013, 12:55:17 am
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Are there any finishes that provide better protection than others for softer woods like ERC? Working on one and would like to provide some protection against bumps and scratches.
Kip
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Tru oil or poly will work just fine. Linseed oil does well also, just reapply every so often.
Tracy
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I don't know of anything that will protect erc from dents, but tru-oil is one of the easiest finishes to touch up scratches and blemishes. Josh
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I backed my last ERC with rawhide and finished with tru-oil then Spar (I like a matt finish) I don't think the finish will protect much but the rawhide does. I've done a few Yew bows, some backed and some not and used the same finish. The one that I kept is still a sound shooter but shows some bruises.... Oh well ????
Kip ;)
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Put a piece of boo or hickory on top of it,and an osage underneath it and your good to go ;)
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As mentioned above, applying some kind of backing will help. For the belly and sides several coats of a marine grade poly will offer some protection against soft dents.
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dunno how much extra protection it affords, but after finishing with poly, i wax with a carnauba based wax that hardens as it dries. Can't hurt :)
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Thanks for the replies all. It is backed with quarter sawn maple so it's just the belly and sides I was worried about.
Blackhawk, I might give that a try next, but I need to increase my stash of 'sage before I can make much with it ;) .
This has been a fun experimental bow. Several firsts for me with it. Working on the tiller right now, might post some pics later to get some help with it.
Kip