by Basilisk120 Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:09 pm
I am interested in this as well. A good finish is important and can be difficult to pull off.
Of course everyone has a different idea of what makes a good finish.
I know Lightly experimented with a bee's wax/turpentine/linseed-oil finish. If that is the finish on my Maximillian crossbow then, while it looks really good, it might be a little light for heavy duty hunting use.
A finish I have used with succsess, but not on something as big as a crossbow stock, is an Epoxy-Acetone finish.
Its really simple:
Mix epoxy per directions (1 to 1 or 2-1) then mix in an equal amount of Acetone (or any solvent, I have heard that MEK works well) and apply.
An exact 1-1 ratio isn't terriable important as the solvent will evaporate out.
I like it because it soaks into the wood a bit giving a thinner finish than straight epoxy would while still being tough. The trade off being that it takes longer to dry. Typically over night. At the very least might be worth experimenting with.
Last edited by Basilisk120 on Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:12 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : updated directions)