Snake Skins on a self bow

[LongStick64]

I picked up a new to me Ed Scott Owl bow with Rattlesnake skins. Bow is in great shape but looks like the skins need to be better protected, should I use Tru Oil ???

Thanks in advance

[briarjumper12]

Yep, Tru-oil worked great on mine.

[Osagetree]

Might want to test a little spot first to see if is compatible with the original finish.

[scrub-buster]

Ed Scott uses tightbond mixed with a little water over his snake skins.  It gives them a very smooth dull finish.  Is that what it looks like?

[Pat B]

Tru-Oil is compatable over TBIII. I usually add TB over skins before I finish them for extra moisture protection.

[LongStick64]

Do you thin the TB and what's the best way to apply it without creating runs.

[Pat B]

I sometimes thin it and sometimes not. A little warm water will thin it nicely if you go that route. Do a test first to be sure you get the right consistancy, thinned or not.  What I do is add the TB in a small blob on the bows back and use my finger to spread it smoothly and evenly. You only need a thin layer so drips shouldn't be a problem.

[LongStick64]

Just spoke with Mr Scott and he suggested I just use paste wax.

[scrub-buster]

Could you post some pics of your bow, I would love to see it.

[briarjumper12]

Wish I'd known about the TB trick over the skins a month ago!

[razorsharptokill]

Yeah thats a good idea. I would have thought it would crack when the limbs bend.