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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Burnsie on July 08, 2025, 08:35:23 PM

Title: Helmsman Spar Urethane
Post by: Burnsie on July 08, 2025, 08:35:23 PM
Would this stuff be a decent finish coat(s) for a self bow? I'd like to use it because almost all of my staves are coated with with it once the back ring is chased to prevent checking. It would be easy to scuff up that layer and add a few more. Opinions?
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar Urethane
Post by: Pat B on July 09, 2025, 08:12:20 AM
That should work just fine for your selfbows and the satin finish will refuse the shine.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar Urethane
Post by: kennym on July 09, 2025, 08:16:50 AM
Thats good stuff, I started using auto clearcoat but only because the Helmsman won't dry on oily woods like Bacote. Should be great on Osage. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar Urethane
Post by: Burnsie on July 09, 2025, 08:29:24 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Helmsman Spar Urethane
Post by: Kirkll on July 09, 2025, 11:04:45 AM
Quote from: kennym on July 09, 2025, 08:16:50 AMThats good stuff, I started using auto clearcoat but only because the Helmsman won't dry on oily woods like Bacote. Should be great on Osage. :thumbsup:

This is good stuff, but the water base version is better. I sprayed outdoor furniture with the water base 2 years ago and it's still in nice shape. It's great on bows too.