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Offline Renacs

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deer hide finish.
« on: May 07, 2010, 09:47:00 PM »
hello , i've backed a boardbow with deer hide that has been tanned.  And i put the smooth side out. so far i have just a heavy coat of tru-oil on the bow and hide.  Is there something better to use and protect it, or am i committed now to tru-oil.
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Re: deer hide finish.
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 11:16:00 PM »
I have never used tanned deer hide for backing. I have however used deer rawhide with good results. For rawhide backing I use Tru-Oil like on all my bows.
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Re: deer hide finish.
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 09:27:00 PM »
i use tung oil over snakeskins, and i have good results. im guessing the tru oil would be fine for a finish over the deer hide.
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