I just finished up a laminated longbow which was 61.5# at my 30" draw length. I put in on the scale right after finish sanding to verify this.
Now, after the finish cured, I put the bow back on the scale and it was now 64#.
For my question:
Is it typical for the draw weight to increase a bit due to the thickness of the finish?
* I used an "unconventional" bow finish for this job, in case that makes any difference. I had some PPG omni automotive clearcoat left over from painting my truck last summer, and used to it to finish another bamboo backed bow last summer also and was pleased at how it turned out.
Plus, I know the clear is very flexible and will take some serious abuse, and if (when) it gets scratched, I can just wet sand it out.
I plan on dressing the gloss down to a nice satin for hunting.
I sprayed on 6 coats with an HVLP gun, so the finish was pretty thick.