Box on my porch!
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Re: Box on my porch!
I'm sooo close to finishing the bow but this hunting season thing seems to be getting in the way!
Re: Box on my porch!
Got to sand a little more this morning and began testing some new finishing tricks. I read that Armor-All protectant used with Tru-Oil has a reaction that makes the Tru-Oil dry fast.
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That it does; I may have messed up by spraying the Armor All on first, but it sure does cause it to dry!
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You may wonder why I would want it to dry fast. It requires many coats to look good and that stuff can stay tacky for a long time! This can make the process last for days.
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Boy that's a pretty bow
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Very pretty indeed .
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That is really looking sweet, Tony! And thanks for the tip on the Armor All. I love a Tru-Oil finish but you're right on the time factor.
Do you know if it works with tung oil or boiled linseed oil as well?
Do you know if it works with tung oil or boiled linseed oil as well?
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Thanks guys; I'm getting close on this one. Lesson learned today; before spraying glass make sure that you think first. I wiped the glass down good with a paper towel to remove all dust and any string wax I may have gotten on the limbs. Then after spraying I watched all sorts of what I call fish eyes popping out. I had never had this to happen before! I scratched my head, sanded most of it off with fine steel wool, cleaned, and sprayed it again. Suddenly before my eyes it began separating and making fish eyes again! I was thinking it was the polyurethane so the second time I used something different. Then it hit me, only one thing I had done differently than in the past..... ARMOR ALL!!
You can't tell in this picture but it's there!
You can't tell in this picture but it's there!
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A better look at what happens if you let Armor All midst on the glass.
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Armor All = Silicone. Duh...
We aren't laughing at you, Tony..we're laughing WITH you. Yeah, that's the ticket...
We aren't laughing at you, Tony..we're laughing WITH you. Yeah, that's the ticket...
Aim small, miss small!