Looking at some stains and finishes at a big box store, If it says staines seals and protects is that enough for wood arrows or does it still need a better sealer? I am looking at the min wax sealer, Does it need to be mixed with anything?
thanks for your input
blueline
MinWax sealer is probably a stain and varnish together. It should work but I prefer to stain first and seal after. Pat
blueline, it sounds like you're talking about the Minwax penetrating sealer, which comes with or without stain. It will leave very little on the surface of the wood, so you need a top coat. My current set was coated twice with the penetrating sealer followed by 4 coats of gasket lacquer. I have arrows made this way that have given no problems for a decade.
Thanks for your input. I have tried the water based stains with good results, just looking at what I have at hand. I will use the stains and get the gasket sealer set up again.
blueline
Blueline, my gasket lacquer has been sitting in the dip tube for years. It thickens up, but when I want to use it I pour acetone on the surface and work it in with an old shaft. Once mixed it is thinned to the proper consistency and works just fine.
I use miniwax stain/sealer, but I usually put a coat of poly over it anyways. Makes it smoother.
I have taken a pouch of chewing tobacco, emptied it into a pot, and boiled it for a few min. Then just drain off the mushy tobacco and you have enough stain to do hundreds of shafts. Dip and seal with any paint and sealer.
George,
I would like to see the color you get with your tobacco stains! Any pictures?
OkKeith