sealing arrows

[ontothepigs]

Just wondering, I have a some arrows comming and they need to be finished. At this stage I just need to seal them and am not going to do any cresting.

Any tips on what to use and how to do it? I was just thinking of a paint brush and some lacquer? How many coates ect

Cheers in advance

[Stickbow Hunter]

I use varnish and apply it by putting a little on a small piece of folded rag and wipe it up and down the shaft a few times. I would apply three coats and give the shaft a rub back with steel wool between coats as this will give you a nice even and very smooth finish.

Jeff

[ontothepigs]

I use varnish and apply it by putting a little on a small piece of folded rag and wipe it up and down the shaft a few times. I would apply three coats and give the shaft a rub back with steel wool between coats as this will give you a nice even and very smooth finish.

Jeff

Gold. Thanks Jeff. I am getting some of the blank wallace woods, they should come up a treat. Do you need to put less where you put the feathers on or it shouldnt make too much difference?

[DylanK]

I used Jeff's advice on my wooden arrows, and they turned up beautifully. Just put three coats everywhere, even where the feathers go.

Dylan

[Stickbow Hunter]

As Dylan says, put the finish on the whole shaft.

Jeff

[little arrows]

Hey ontothepigs

varnish applied as Jeff suggests - or we could dip them for you before they leave........

cheers

sue

[ontothepigs]

Hey ontothepigs

varnish applied as Jeff suggests - or we could dip them for you before they leave........

cheers

sue

Ha ha, thanks Sue. I am really pumped for them to arrive.