Osage Selfbow

[Eric Krewson]

Shellac isn't close to being waterproof and will turn white when it gets wet. Might spray a few coats of spar over the shellac just to be on the safe side.

Very impressive bow, as nice as I have seen lately.

[David Flanrey]

David, that is a stunning bow.  Beautiful!  Looks like a real good shooter too.

[Paul/KS]

Dang Dave,
That's another beauty of a bow..!    

Like Eric said, shellac is more of an indoor finish tho...

[DVSHUNTER]

Thanks guys. I know shellac turns white when it gets wet, but it has to get really wet. I have hunted for two days in rain, snow and ice and have never had issues with the shellac. In fact at MOJAMlast year we had a rainstorm and two of my bows got left out in the rain. Still no problems. I used it as a finish on a kitchen knife though and after leaving it submerged in the sink for a few hours it turned white. A light sanding and another coat and all is well again.

[fujimo]

pfff!! why is SHE leaving the dishes unwashed for so long- i'd get that sorted out first, then  worry about the shellac later    
fear not David- yer gotta be strong for all mankind!!  :D

[Ranger44]

Very nice looking bow and craftsmanship.  Some pretty good photography too!

[Canadabowyer]

Very nice bow!!

[PEARL DRUMS]

Dave you should try some of that Birchwood Casey Gun stock wax. Its a combo of carnauba and bees wax. If you rubbed a coat or three on each season I bet it would never turn white. That stuff is real nice. I even use it on my poly sealed bows just for insurance. That bow is a sweety.

[rainman]

Fujimo, you need to meet Daves wife then you would understand.  Dave is the one that does the dishes.  

[fujimo]

i figured as much, but he's too darn busy building those good lookin bows, to waste time washing dishes. it must also be tough for her to wash the dishes- being visually impaired that is...   :eek:   otherwise why would she be with that bearded viking   :D

[pruiter]

Thats nice looking bow

If it shots 1/2 as well as it looks, nice  Will trade for a good dish washer. Dishwasher is well maintained.  Dishwasher has doubled in size since I acquired it

[Frosty the Bowman]

Im in for that, will trade you my dishwasher, and its a real honest working one.

The wife wont be liken it, but I'll just tell her the puppys ate or something, dang pups try to eat ev erything, so maybe she would buy it    

Great looking bow, very nice work!

[DVSHUNTER]

Originally posted by fujimo:
i figured as much, but he's too darn busy building those good lookin bows, to waste time washing dishes. it must also be tough for her to wash the dishes- being visually impaired that is...    :eek:    otherwise why would she be with that bearded viking    :D  

Beard envy is a real problem that we all must face Wayne. Green is not a good color on you friend.      
Lol I tell her the beard keeps the women away.

The wife would get lost in the kitchen just trying to find the sink. Let alone the dishes. That's what I had kids for.    

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Pearls, I use a butcher paste wax sometimes.

[fujimo]

[fujimo]

pruiter- i sure hope your "dishwasher" doesnt read yer post- otherwise we might find a "bowyer" up for sale here , and no "maintenance privileges" for ya!!  

[DVSHUNTER]

Originally posted by pruiter:
Thats nice looking bow

If it shots 1/2 as well as it looks, nice  Will trade for a good dish washer. Dishwasher is well maintained.  Dishwasher has doubled in size since I acquired it

I always threaten mine by saying I'm going to trade her in for a newer model.

[fujimo]

man!! you guys south of the line are a lot tougher'an me!!
 i jus smile an wave!

[DVSHUNTER]

Naw we just have more options here  

[Roy from Pa]

I just say Yes Dear:)

[pruiter]

Its very hard typing with a thumb and swelling eyes