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Offline jtbluefeather871

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BBI finish?
« on: March 06, 2012, 08:58:00 PM »
What sort of finish should I use on my BBI?   :dunno:
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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2012, 10:43:00 PM »
I use Tru-Oil on all my bows.
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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 12:46:00 AM »
Thanks Pat. I'll give it a try.
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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 06:10:00 PM »
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2012, 07:27:00 PM »
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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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2012, 09:31:00 PM »
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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Offline JamesV

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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2012, 10:16:00 AM »
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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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2012, 10:30:00 AM »
Lol is that where the expression "bow shot like it was extension of my arm" came from?!
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Offline OzarkMatt

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Re: BBI finish?
« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2012, 01:00:00 PM »
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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