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Title: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: TRB on February 18, 2009, 09:33:00 AM

I was thinking of backing my take down recurve (Palmer} with snakeskin. I understand most use truoil as a finish over snakeskins. My question is. Is truoil a gloss finish? Would a matt finish dull the looks of the snakeskin?

Title: Re: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 10:20:00 AM

I use TruOil on every bow I make. TruOil gives a gloss finish so I do a quick spray of satin poly to cut the shine, especially on hunting bows.

Title: Re: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: TRB on February 18, 2009, 10:51:00 AM

Thanks Pat I`ll give it a try.


                              Tom

Title: Re: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 11:26:00 AM

You don't have to overdo the spray. A quick shot from handle to tip is all it takes.

Title: Re: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: Okie 1 on February 18, 2009, 01:17:00 PM

I just hit the tru oil with 000 steel wool and it gives it a satin finish.

Title: Re: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: Pat B on February 18, 2009, 02:21:00 PM

...but once it rubs against your cloths it will shine right back up again. The satin poly is more permanent IMO.

Title: Re: Truoil & snakeskin
Post by: Tommy Leach on February 18, 2009, 08:43:00 PM

I do exactly like Pat. Five or six coats and a light spray of Minwax satin poly. Be sure to get all of the scales off before hand.