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Offline Post Rider

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Bow care
« on: November 19, 2013, 11:54:00 PM »
I have Osage orange recurve bow that a friend gave me years ago.  I was worried about the wood drying out and cracking. What is the best way to care for this bow?
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Offline Sam Harper

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Re: Bow care
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2013, 12:02:00 AM »
Just unstring it when you're not using it, don't stand it on its tip, and keep it out of nasty weather.
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Re: Bow care
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2013, 12:28:00 AM »
Should I be wiping it down with any kind of oil or something?
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Re: Bow care
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2013, 09:32:00 AM »
Depends on the finish. Most modern finishes do not require protection unless they are damaged.
 Wood bows are made to be shot but if this one hasn't been shot in a while exercise it gradually and well before you pull it to full draw.
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