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ichiban · #1 Post by **ichiban** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:51 pm

as i said b4 i would do some experiments and let you guys know so heres the first.

1pt paste wax
3pt linseed oil
2pt spirit

i added thease all togeather in a clean dog food can and kept it at a rolling boil for 5min, during which time the metho rpeatedly caught fire (i added the spirit to drop the boiling temp), so if it catches fire (it will) remove it from the flame and quickly smother the fire (in the can). stir it regularly and cairfully (or you may catch fire) and vola.

i wound up with an extreemly soft wax. and it penitrates like a gem.
ill keep you guys informed with experiment 2!!

thanks,
D

#2 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 3:03 pm

Sounds like it's pretty hot - sorry couldn't help it.

Does it dry out fully once apllied to your bow?

Jeff

ichiban · #3 Post by **ichiban** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:04 pm

sorry about the quick info b4, yep it dose dry out from what i can see so far (i only tryed it yesterday) and from what i have seen one coat provides good moisture protection but i would use 3-4 to be sure, to apply it i grabed a blob (for lack of a better word) on a clean rag and rubed the bow vigorisly to aid penitration after 10 min using a second rag and wiped off excess an it provided a semi gloss non tacky finish when dry. and please if your gonna make this DO IT OUT SIDE!!!! with a bucket of water handy should things go bad, this combination is VERY flammable.
i will post pics of a bow im working on where i will use this finish. thanks guys

Coach · #4 Post by **Coach** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:15 pm

DO NOT pour water on a flammable Liquid fire , it will only make it bigger and flare up .

ichiban · #5 Post by **ichiban** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:24 pm

ooo good thing you pointed that out i totaly spaced on that

, yea like i said in the fist post if the can catches remove it from the flame, and somther it with something, then it can be returned to the flame. for this only the smallest fire is needed dont go over board, otherwise removing and replacing the can will be difficult.

thanks coach,
D

#6 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:18 pm

Thanks for the info Ichi - interesting.

Jeff

ichiban · #7 Post by **ichiban** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 5:56 am

guys did u know there is shellac in skittles????? anyway do you guys think that i could make a spirrit/shellac finish then reduce the metho as b4 into the wax and oil????

#8 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:37 am

I don't know mate, I've only ever used it mixed with the metho.

Jeff

ichiban · #9 Post by **ichiban** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 11:55 am

yeah i was thinking i would make the shellac/metho as usual then reduce the metho as per the paste wax finish...prolly wouldnt work

#10 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:01 pm

prolly wouldnt work

I have no idea but there is one sure way to find out.

Jeff

ichiban · #11 Post by **ichiban** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 6:35 am

yes indeed, if its good enough for skittles its delicious enough for me!! il try when i can

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