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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Russell S. on November 07, 2009, 08:03:00 PM
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My bow looks great only problem is the spar urethane is still sticky 24 hrs later on top of the ipe (and only the ipe).
what i did, About 1hr before finishing i wiped it down really good with acetone. about 10 mins before finishing i hit it again with denatured alcohol. I never soaked the wood in acetone like i bet i should have prior to using.
my thoughts on what to do. First Wait. I am going to give it another 12 hrs or so to set up. if it doesn't set i will sand it all off then seal the ipe. i am considering the old super glue seal, what would you guys recommend?
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You could try shellac to seal the ipe first then add whatever finish over that. Try a sample piece first to be sure it is compatible. Shellac generally sticks to anything and dries quickly.
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on my boo backed ipe I used tung oil, rubbed it on super thin and it dryed just fine. got 5 coats on intwo days in the summer
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Pat beat me to it. Shellac to seal it then whatever topcoat you want.
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you could use super glue to seal the wood first then use the spar.
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its got shellac on it now. sanding it back down hurt my pride pretty bad!!! seems to be seting up.
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I use Deft in a spray can. It'll dry within 15 minutes or so. You can put on two coats, and then any finish you want on top of that.
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Spray lacquer by Min wax will dry, or you can seal it with CA (super glue) and finish it with whatever afterwards.