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crittergitter
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 115
Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 09:06:00 AM »
Guys and Gals I've decided to take on the task of refinishing my Robertson but would like to see some bows that were finished in Tru-Oil.
Heres a before Pic!
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Bjorn
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 8789
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 12:30:00 PM »
Here's one I just finished
I lost count of the coats; probably 8. I don't steel wool between every coat, and I allow more dry time between coats than what it says on the bottle.
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sidebuster
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 343
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 12:53:00 PM »
Here one I did some years back with Tru Oil
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Kevin Breaux
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 125
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 01:27:00 PM »
Two for you!
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theunluckyhunter
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 365
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 02:34:00 PM »
do you put anything over the tru oil when finished? i figure i might try it if it is water proof and long lasting
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dachba
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 175
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 09:07:00 PM »
This is also a very interesting topic for me! I have two bows I would like to refinish.
Dave in Ft. Collins, CO
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Dave from North Bend, Oregon
Bjorn
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 09:54:00 PM »
It is very waterproof and flexible; but not very dent resistant compared to spray epoxies. I generally rub with very fine steel wool at the end and finish with a car wax if I am after a shiny surface.........or just steel wool and leave it if I want dull for hunting.
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**DONOTDELETE**
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 09:59:00 PM »
I'm doing a board bow and will finish it with Tru-oil...
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Stinger
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 594
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 10:14:00 PM »
I have 2 bows that I just finished last week with Tru Oil and have pictures but have not figured out how to post them here yet. I would be glad to email them.
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crittergitter
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 115
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 19, 2008, 11:28:00 PM »
Stinger email them to me and I will post them for you.
[email protected]
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redfish
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 20, 2008, 12:00:00 AM »
I have refinished several with Tru oil and like it very much. I apply several coats to fill the grain. After the last one has dried for at least 24 hours, I rub it with 0000 steel wool loaded with linseed oil to get a very smooth, satin finish. If I want it duller after that, I spray on some Krylon matte finish (after drying of course).
LB
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Burnsie
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 20, 2008, 01:25:00 PM »
I refinished an old Pearson Colt that has pure white glass limbs and now after a few years the limbs have a yellow/amber hue. The wood riser looks nice. I think on most darker woods you don't notice it and the amber hue probably gives it a richer look. It was very easy to work with though, I used the airesol product from Casey-Birchwod. Would like to know if others have experienced the yellowing on white or very light surfaces?
Burnsie
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V-Archer
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 460
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 22, 2008, 02:42:00 PM »
This is my first bow that I (re)finished with Tru Oil.
V-Archer
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LEOPARD
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 22, 2008, 04:20:00 PM »
V-Archer, I still can't get over the risor over-lays on that bow of yours. Absolutely beautiful!
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Gordy
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 22, 2008, 04:35:00 PM »
Here's mine. CM H2
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DRR324
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 625
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 22, 2008, 04:47:00 PM »
I'm re-finishing one of my Bob Lees. I'm using Formsby Tung Oil, and Minwax satin urethane. Mixed 50/50, rubbed in, and 400 wet dry sanding after the first 3 coats. Plan on putting on about 10 coats, and having a satin finish to hunt with. Nice job guys, those bows are sharp!
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Stripstrike1
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 298
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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April 22, 2008, 10:43:00 PM »
What kind of skin is that Gordy?
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Gordy
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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December 12, 2008, 02:15:00 PM »
Better late than never ?
Bullsnake from Mike Yancy
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bulldogto
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 49
Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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December 15, 2008, 04:20:00 PM »
Gordy,
That check-mate is a work of art. What woods did you go with for the riser?
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Bush
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: Lets see some bows refinished with Tru-Oil
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December 15, 2008, 04:26:00 PM »
I sent mine back to Robertson, and he did an amazing job. Looks bran spanking new.
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