Guys and Gals I've decided to take on the task of refinishing my Robertson but would like to see some bows that were finished in Tru-Oil.



Heres a before Pic!          

Here's one I just finished

I lost count of the coats; probably 8. I don't steel wool between every coat, and I allow more dry time between coats than what it says on the bottle.

Here one I did some years back with Tru Oil

Two for you!
 

do you put anything over the tru oil when finished? i figure i might try it if it is water proof and long lasting

This is also a very interesting topic for me!  I have two bows I would like to refinish.

Dave in Ft. Collins, CO

It is very waterproof and flexible; but not very dent resistant compared to spray epoxies. I generally rub with very fine steel wool at the end and finish with a car wax if I am after a shiny surface.........or just steel wool and leave it if I want dull for hunting.

I'm doing a board bow and will finish it with Tru-oil...

I have 2 bows that I just finished last week with Tru Oil and have pictures but have not figured out how to post them here yet.  I would be glad to email them.

Stinger email them to me and I will post them for you. rmoore201@cox.net

I have refinished several with Tru oil and like it very much. I apply several coats to fill the grain. After the last one has dried for at least 24 hours, I rub it with 0000 steel wool loaded with linseed oil to get a very smooth, satin finish. If I want it duller after that, I spray on some Krylon matte finish (after drying of course).
LB

I refinished an old Pearson Colt that has pure white glass limbs and now after a few years the limbs have a yellow/amber hue. The wood riser looks nice.  I think on most darker woods you don't notice it and the amber hue probably gives it a richer look. It was very easy to work with though, I used the airesol product from Casey-Birchwod.  Would like to know if others have experienced the yellowing on white or very light surfaces?
Burnsie

This is my first bow that I (re)finished with Tru Oil.

V-Archer

V-Archer, I still can't get over the risor over-lays on that bow of yours. Absolutely beautiful!    

Here's mine. CM H2

I'm re-finishing one of my Bob Lees.  I'm using Formsby Tung Oil, and Minwax satin urethane.  Mixed 50/50, rubbed in, and 400 wet dry sanding after the first 3 coats.  Plan on putting on about 10 coats, and having a satin finish to hunt with.  Nice job guys, those bows are sharp!

What kind of skin is that Gordy?

Better late than never ?  

Bullsnake from Mike Yancy

Gordy,
    That check-mate is a work of art.  What woods did you go with for the riser?

I sent mine back to Robertson, and he did an amazing job.  Looks bran spanking new.