What kind of finish for bocote?

[pigmandan1]

I just finish a TD longbow with a bocote riser.I usually use a polyurethane spray but will not dry.What kind of finish should I use?

[Roy from Pa]

Put a coat of shellac on it first then the poly will dry.

[pigmandan1]

Thanks Roy! I'll give it a try.

[Bowjunkie]

Sand it back down to virgin bare wood first!

[Roy from Pa]

Yup..  

[jess stuart]

Super glue will also work but smells much worse than the shellac.  use with plenty of ventilation

[Troy D. Breeding]

Yep, be sure and have good ventilation if you use super glue. It makes my eyes burn even when I go it outside and there isn't a breeze.

[Hatrick]

I just finished a longbow with a bacote riser about a month ago. I used super glue to seal it and that worked great. As others have stated, just be sure to have plenty of ventilation and fresh air available!!