G.F. Asbell is Costing Me Money... :)

[Divinecedar]

I picked up the October/November copy of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine yesterday and read it cover-to-cover of course. After reading Asbell's article on wood arrows the seed was planted. Later, after examining some arrows given to me that I had intended to hunt with it become apparent that they are a little short. Sooooo long story short now I am waiting on a dozen Lodgepole Pine shafts from 3Rivers. It was a good excuse for a carbon-shooter.  

What is a good sealant that can be picked up at Walmart/Lowes/Home Depot?

[hammer08]

I like wipe on poly. Gasket Lacquer works fine as well.

[LBR]

Epoxy.  If you are interested let me know and I'll send the recipie.

Chad

[ron w]

I Use Spray on clear lacquer from the hardware store! 2 coats, lightly steel wool 2 more coats and your good to go!.....PS, I make real plain Jane arrows! I hang the arrows on a string with clothes pins to spray!

[adeeden]

Helmsmans spar eurathane works well, keeps for along time and is affordable.

[stik&string]

I'm in the same boat, been wanting to switch for a while but the article pushed me over the edge!!!

[ripforce56]

Switched to woods last August, 100 plus arrows later Still building, I guess I am addicted!

[Divinecedar]

Originally posted by ron w:
I Use Spray on clear lacquer from the hardware store! 2 coats, lightly steel wool 2 more coats and your good to go!.....PS, I make real plain Jane arrows! I hang the arrows on a string with clothes pins to spray!

Ron, you sound like me. The spray lacquer is what I used last time and stuck my arrows in fenceposts to dry...lol.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

[sweeney3]

Any lacquer or varnish is fine for small orders like that.  It's not the most efficient, but you can apply it with a cloth.  Spray on is fine too.  If you are into primitive stuff (and cheap), go to the meat section and get some beef or hog fat cuttings.  Slowly melt this in a bit pot (rendering), and rub in the clearish liquid that results.  Really good waterproffing.  

[Roadkill]

Ahh yes a pleasant sort of misery.  My wife says "how many arrows do you need?".

[mudfish]

after the Eco-Dipper came out I got one of those and started using gasket lacquer.  but for years before that I used Parks sanding sealer, no complaints except it's a little messy to apply.  just wipe it on with a rag.  considerably less initial investment, too.

[Claymore]

Loved the article as well. Want to try some woodies myself.

[Roger Norris]

Fred's article sparked something in several of us....me included. I have been using carbon/aluminums for about 4 years, just been lazy. I love wood arrows, but it's one of those things I want to do myself....there are lots of guys who can build waaaaaay pretty arrows, but I always feel odd buying them complete. Just me, not a nock on anyone else. Freds article has kicked me in the rear to get building them again.

I'm using wipe-on poly lately and like it a lot--

[Javi]

Originally posted by huntryx:
I'm using wipe-on poly lately and like it a lot--

Just started working with the MinWax wipe-on myself... waiting to see how it holds up compared to TruOil or gasket lacquer time will tell..

[Ceb]

Shot nothing but wood since the mid '80s. Looking through some old stuff the other day and discovered 3dz cedars I've probably had for 20yrs or more. Guess what I'm doin this weekend!!

[LimBender]

Thought you were gonna say you bought a whole bunch of new wool!    :D

[Shakes.602]

Ok, Somebody Please.....  :confused:   Tell Me the Difference between "Whipe-On Poly" and "Dipping Poly"?? I thin My Poly down and it runs off the Shafts just slicker than Owl Snot, and comes out just Peachy!! No Bubbles, No Lines from "Whiping". I just cant see the Advantage of "Whipe-On",  BUT  I am  ALWAYS  Open for New Ways to get the Same thing Done!!  

[JamesKerr]

I would love to shoot wooden arrows but I choose carbon because I have a limited income and need something that can be reused many times. Of course when I get wood arrows I love em.

[newell38]

wipe on or dipping poly thinned down works great for DIPPING (no need to wipe when they make dip tubes)...no target burn when ya thin it just right...rock hard and brilliant finish.