Cresting prep?

[Wudstix]

What if any shaft prep is needed for wood arrows prior to cresting?
 

[black velvet]

I always put a sealer on wood shafts after staining and before capping and cresting. Clear sealer after to keep paint from smearing.

[Wudstix]

So one coat of polyacrylic and then crest, finish with couple more coats of sealant should do the trick. (?)
 

[Wudstix]

I was also thinking about a Krylon primer then cresting.
 

[NY Yankee]

2 coats polyurethane, allow to dry well, lightly buff the area with 3/0 steel wool, crest, let dry well, 2 more coats poly. Allow to cure well. I like 3-4 days to cure before shooting. As you might guess, I believe they key to a good job is allowing things to dry well before working them again.

[Wudstix]

Thanks!!!
 

[black velvet]

Exactly. I use clear water based poly.

[M60gunner]

Wood shafts, I used MinWax polyethylene thinned down a little so it would penetrate better. Then I crested. Then a couple more dips of the poly to seal. I usually wait 24 hours between process. If it’s humid longer.

[Wudstix]

Good info.
 

[elk nailer]

prior to each step or coat straighten the shaft.

[Wudstix]

SOP
 

[JamesD]

I’m having great luck putting on three coats of Daly’s Pro Fin before cresting.