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Offline Flyboy718

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Cutting a tree
« on: January 23, 2011, 02:31:00 PM »
What is the cheapest stuff to seal the ends of a fresh cut tree that will be used to make a bow at a later date.
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Offline IdahoCurt

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 02:39:00 PM »
I use wood glue(titebond)
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Offline Diamondback59

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 02:45:00 PM »
i use cheap walmart polyuthrane  thats the best iv found  unless ur willin to spend the money for anchor seal  i use that a lot espically on yew  with wax in it brock
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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 03:26:00 PM »
im surprised more guys dont just use wax...thats what i have on the end of my locust...


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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 04:10:00 PM »
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Offline Walt Francis

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2011, 04:52:00 PM »
I like Shellac or wood glue but have used latex paint. Just do not skimp on whatever you decide to use.
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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2011, 06:17:00 PM »
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 06:40:00 PM »
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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 06:45:00 PM »
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Offline Flyboy718

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 08:01:00 PM »
Went and cut some fresh cedar today to use for the handle on my board bow...will get some pics up soon I hope...
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Offline Osagetree

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 08:03:00 PM »
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Offline beetlebailey1977

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2011, 08:21:00 PM »
Elmers white glue works very well.
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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 09:05:00 PM »
Any LATEX paint that you might have lying around from any house projects ! Use it up !!  :thumbsup:
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Offline Flyboy718

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2011, 09:41:00 PM »
Ok, latex paint is the winner...I have a lot left over from remodel projects over the years.  

How long do I have to wait for this piece of cedar to be ready to glue on my selfbow as a handle?  Does it have to dry out any or not?
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Offline Walt Francis

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2011, 12:29:00 AM »
With latex paint I found that using at least three heavy coats, about 30-60 minuts between coats worked best.
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Offline Erick Shumway

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Re: Cutting a tree
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2011, 05:26:00 AM »
paint or wax
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