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Title: French Oil
Post by: Big Fisherman on June 30, 2012, 10:39:00 AM

My friend asked about something called French Oil.  He said it was something made up of linseed oil and other products, which supposedly was a great coating for wooden arrows.

Title: Re: French Oil
Post by: 2treks on June 30, 2012, 11:02:00 AM

Maybe French Polish?
Try this on the bowyers bench, Lots of guys use that for bows and arrows I think.They can give you the make-up

CTT

Title: Re: French Oil
Post by: Orion on June 30, 2012, 12:50:00 PM

French polish is half linseed oil and half shellac, I believe.  Used on gunstocks a lot back in the day.

Title: Re: French Oil
Post by: Big Fisherman on June 30, 2012, 01:07:00 PM

Hey guys, Thanks

Title: Re: French Oil
Post by: Ron Roehrick on June 30, 2012, 01:47:00 PM

If you want to speed up the drying time add Jap drier it works great. Ron.