Just like Christmas morning

How to's, questions, and build alongs for those who enjoy the craft of building traditional bows.
Forum rules
No selling of traditional bows you manufactured. Only sponsors are allowed to post new bows for sale.
Message
Author
Nock
Posts: 667
Joined: Mon Aug 20, 2018 8:03 am

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#81 Post by Nock »

Looks good. Good luck with it. I’ll be watching for the overlays.
Happiness is a tight chain!

User avatar
Elkman
Site Admin
Posts: 1407
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 10:11 pm

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#82 Post by Elkman »

Over the years as a custom cabinet maker I have been exposed to similar issues on cabinet parts. Less oily woods though.
I am not a finishing expert, but I have done a lot of it.

There are various sealers that will help with that issue.
Another thing I have done that worked is to wipe the outer oils off the wood with a solvent (Denatured alcohol or lacquer thinner) before the first coat of finish. This is part of the reason why the lacquer based finishes dry better.

Thunderbird Archery has a filler/sealer that will help you to put various types of finishes on Bacote and Cocobolo along with other oily woods. It is $15 a quart. The problem with that is you will have to wait for it plus pay the shipping.

Zinsser SealCoat Universal Sanding Sealer is what I have in the shop now. It drys very fast and could probably be used as the finish.
Calling Elk - Awesome! !€

User avatar
Dan
Posts: 517
Joined: Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:21 am

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#83 Post by Dan »

Thanks for the pointers. I did wipe the whole bow down with alcohol before applying the tru oil. The finish on the bacote is still slightly tacky. I’ll probably sand it off and try one of you guys suggestions. If all else fails I bet St Joe River bows would shoot some thunderbird on it for me, they aren’t far from me.

Carpdaddy
Site Admin
Posts: 9469
Joined: Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:36 pm

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#84 Post by Carpdaddy »

Just in case anyone is missing the continuation of this bow here is a link to the next thread in a treestand!
Now who is next? Somebody got to start a bow, I’m addicted to this stuff!
viewtopic.php?t=3714

joe harrod1945
Posts: 194
Joined: Sat Aug 18, 2018 3:41 pm

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#85 Post by joe harrod1945 »

Going to be beautiful bow

Longtrad
Posts: 1413
Joined: Sun Sep 18, 2016 2:26 pm

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#86 Post by Longtrad »

i have been thinking about a zebrawood bocote combo myself.

Captainkirk
Site Admin
Posts: 12787
Joined: Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:19 pm

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#87 Post by Captainkirk »

Zebrawood is nice. Just don't mention it to Tradman (Larry)
Aim small, miss small!

User avatar
White Falcon
Posts: 3330
Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:47 am

Re: Just like Christmas morning

#88 Post by White Falcon »

Very nice!!

Post Reply

Return to “The Bowyer”