finishing a sinew backed bow in Archery

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radius	finishing a sinew backed bow	Lead	[-]
Posts: 1643 Aug 22 10 2:47 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	Tags : None how do i finish (moisture protect) a sinew backed bow? wax? spray varnish? oil? i just made my first sinew backed bow, it is ready for a moisture barrier and handgrip, and i don't want to screw it up. thanks
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Legionnaire		#1	[-]
Posts: 660 Aug 23 10 10:57 AM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I Have used spar varnish it should protect the sinew from moisture and it will give your bow a very shiny finish. If you are looking for something more primitive taje a look at this. http://www.primitivearche...x.php/topic,20192.0.html Cesar Check out my website! www.legionnairearchery.com
oogaboogachiefwalkingdeer		#2	[-]
Posts: 3073 Aug 23 10 5:48 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I use bee wax on mine. Mike Smyth
radius		#3	[-]
Posts: 1643 Aug 23 10 7:45 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	cool guys, thanks
Silent Bear		#4	[-]
Posts: 251 Aug 25 10 2:40 PM Reply Quote More My Recent Posts	I usually dont put a finish on my bows but I would use beezwax if you live in a wet area