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Offline don cowgill

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arrow making
« on: January 13, 2010, 07:24:00 PM »
Is lacquer paint the only way to go when dipping and cresting arrows? I cant find white lacquer in anything but gallon cans.I could use some experienced advice. Thanks for the help!
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Offline Brian P.

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2010, 07:45:00 PM »
No, lacquer is not the only option. Many use simple spray paints and crest with testors model paint. I know of some that use water based paints for both the dip and crest.

 I use Bohning lacquers, so I cant be too specific with other paints. I just havent used enough other stuff to have an opinion.

The main thing to do is make sure that everything you end up using is compatible.

BP
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Offline FubarFred

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2010, 08:14:00 PM »
I like the water based also. I'll usually wipe the whole arrow with it if it's for the kids. Orange is good for the kids. It's not a bright, shiney color like other paints, though.
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Offline Jim Curlee

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2010, 08:31:00 PM »
Oil based house, and trim paints, I've used them for years. Testors for cresting. Water based poly over the cresting for protection.
Jim
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Offline vtmtnman

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2010, 08:43:00 PM »
Spray paint for cap "dip",and testors paint for the cresting work.  :thumbsup:  

Dipping is WAY too messy for me.
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Offline Cookus

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2010, 09:37:00 PM »
Don,
     Try Three Rivers Archery (They are a sponsor here... Just click on the link above)for options.   I have used Bohning products exclusively for the past 20 years... Until I finally tried the 3 Rivers products a month ago!   The lacquer offered by 3 Rivers is only 1/3 of the smell of the Bohning products!   You don't have to buy a gallon either... Look at the recommended capacities on the Little Dipper tubes...
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Re: arrow making
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2010, 10:16:00 PM »
I use Rustoleum and Krylon spray for the Crowns, Testors and Rustoleum for cresting, minwax stains and Hellmsman Spar urethane for the finish. Very little odor, the laquers realy smell.

Eric
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Offline don cowgill

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2010, 04:31:00 PM »
Thanks to all for the tips. I am new to the Trad Gang. Very much impressed by the willingness to share your knowledge and experiences. Thanks again,Don
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Offline 2treks

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2010, 04:49:00 PM »
That ole Jim Curlee been making some great arrows for a LONG time, He is the one that got me lined out on what to use. Good guy right there. Buy the way, Howdy Jim. Nice of you to help(as always). I still got some of the last set I got from you, Darn things wont get crooked for me tho. I am not used to that, how am I sposed to hit anything?
Chuck
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Offline GangStarr

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2010, 05:03:00 PM »
spray paint all the way
rustoleum spray paint dip and testors model paint crest
 
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Offline GangStarr

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2010, 05:12:00 PM »
more spray dip testors crest
polycrylics clear coat (waterbased)
 
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Offline GangStarr

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2010, 05:12:00 PM »
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Offline 2treks

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #12 on: January 14, 2010, 05:14:00 PM »
Nice
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Offline reddogge

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #13 on: January 14, 2010, 05:15:00 PM »
I do the acrylic spray cap and testor's model paint crest.  I then use Minwax Wipe On Poly and I wipe it on, not dip.
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Offline GANDGOLF

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2010, 01:51:00 PM »
Dang Richard, Those are some AWESOME ARRA'S!!  :clapper:
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Re: arrow making
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2010, 07:16:00 PM »
GangStarr they are some serious worked up arrows.   :clapper:
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2010, 08:39:00 PM »
Gangstar-that's as nice as it gets! Hat's off to ya'.
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Offline gregk

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2010, 08:45:00 PM »
Nice arrows, like that pink and green alot!!  :thumbsup:
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Offline GangStarr

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #18 on: February 04, 2010, 11:51:00 AM »
thanx guyz
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Offline Shakes.602

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Re: arrow making
« Reply #19 on: February 04, 2010, 12:09:00 PM »
Bohning Products, IMHO of Course, are Over Priced and Over Rated. Especially when there are SO Many Alternatives Now that werent Around Before.
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