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jtbluefeather871
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What sort of finish should I use on my BBI? [dunno]

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Pat B
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I use Tru-Oil on all my bows.

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jtbluefeather871
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Thanks Pat. I'll give it a try.

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vanillabear?
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Sometimes tru oil doesn't dry very well directly over ipe. It helps to seal the ipe with a couple of quick coats of shellac and then use tru-oil over the shellac. Tru oil will dry normally once the ipe is sealed.
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PEARL DRUMS
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Shellac or super glue if ya got it. Super glue spreads easier and farther than you think it would. I have used spray Helmsman on ipe before with good luck as well.
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i have used a water based satin verathane- the high gloss products are actually a lot harder- when i have used them, i rub down with fine steel wool- to satin it.
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Tip..........

If you use super glue and spread it with your fingers, keep them moving and have plenty of venelation. The fumes are a killer and fingers stuck to the riser ain't much fun either.

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Lol is that where the expression "bow shot like it was extension of my arm" came from?!

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You may have trouble with the Tru-Oil not wanting to dry on ipe. A lacquer or shellac should do the trick. I wouldn't recommend super glue though, to risky imho. I've had good luck with Deft spray lacquer and I know some people swear by it. Use whatever works for you and post some pics, I'm sure it'll be a beauty. [thumbsup]

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