Arrow finish ??????

[Andy Cooper]

Originally posted by Flying Dutchman:
I love Tung-Oil. The first layer I use a mixture with turpentine, 50-50%. Second layer Tung-oil only.

No trouble getting glue or tape to stick on the tung oil?  I use a lot of that on rifles I stock, but hadn't thought of it for arrows.

[Archer Fanatic]

My friend here in Ohio makes and sells custom wood arrows and he uses marine paint and sealer like they use on boats. He just started using this about a year ago and he says it is the best he has ever used. He and his wife have been making custon arrows for about 20 years.

[Flying Dutchman]

Originally posted by Andy Cooper:
 

Originally posted by Flying Dutchman:
I love Tung-Oil. The first layer I use a mixture with turpentine, 50-50%. Second layer Tung-oil only.

No trouble getting glue or tape to stick on the tung oil?  I use a lot of that on rifles I stock, but hadn't thought of it for arrows. [/b]

No troubles with that. I always lacquer the last 10 inch of my shaft, that's were the fletching comes. Then I glue the points. When done all that, the part of the shaft that is bare wood, is treated with Tung Oil.