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Birchwood Casey has offered this durable gloss finish for many, many years as a gun stock finish. It didn't take bowyers long to figure out that it is also an excellent bow finish. Easy to apply by hand. The more coats you hand rub, the nicer the finish will be. Especially nice over snakeskin backings. 3oz. bottle. From gun stocks to bow finishes Apply by hand Great for snakeskin backing ...read more
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Tru-Oil® Finish Reviews
Wicked good stuff!
Chris
3 years ago
Stuff is great. Use a rubber glove coated finger (you Don't want this on your skin!), apply THIN to avoid runs, wait 24 hours between applications, buff out between coats with a coffee filter and after several coats, you have an excellent finish. I use at least 7 coats on gun stocks, grips and Traditional bows. Yellows over time, but so does Fullerplast, the spray on finish manufacturers… read more used to use on bows and guitars in the 60's, 70's, etc.
Great finish
Kevin Coleman
7 years ago
For an easy application on arrow shafts, I use a cotton ball to apply Tru-oil . Simply soak it and rub it on. 3 good coats does a great job. On wood/self bows the more coats you apply the nicer the finish will be. An annual or semi-annual application only serves to protect it better!
A bit too much shine on osage
None
8 years ago
Prefer boiled linseed oil for finishing Osage
Great product!
Get primitive
9 years ago
Great on snakeskin self bows
Good stuff
John
10 years ago
What can I say? Birchwood Casey has been around for a very long time. It is an excellent product. I use it to finish bows, or wood arrows. Simple and easy to use. Just rub it into the wood, and let dry. You can use however many coats you want, whether just for a sealer, or a deep finish. The more coats, the deeper the finish. I wait 24 hours between coats. Buff lightly with steel… read more wool between coats, and you're done. Good product.
My Favorite
TimInBoulder
12 years ago
I have been using Tru-Oil to finish my solid body electric custom guitars for over twelve years. Fourteen to Twenty coats, waiting 24 between applications with light 0000 steel wool in between. I apply by hand, rubbing on with a cloth. Top off with a coat or two of Butcher's Block wax for a fine sheen and good protection against liquids. The fact that it comes in a small container… read more is most handy, as it takes awhile to use up the pints and quarts that other oils come in before they go bad. I cannot recommend Tru-Oil too highly.
Super Product!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isphunting
16 years ago
I used this product to finish a self long bow made of hickory and cherry. I hand rubbed three coats and the finish is outstanding. Really makes the wood grain "pop" and leaves a professional looking finish. Anyone can finish wood items with this product.
Great Product
Tyler palmer
16 years ago
I use a peice of a T-shirt to apply. Rub it in, Let it dry and you have a great bow finish. Repells water very good. Makes the grain stand out very well.
Tru-Oil® Finish Questions and Answers
Asked by
Kris
5 years ago
Can Tru-Oil finish be applied over stains (i.e. Fiebing's Water-Based Stain, 3Rivers Alcohol-Based Arrow Stain, True North Arrow stain, etc.)? Are there any compatibility issues to be aware of? Thank you!
Yes you can apply tru-oil over stains. You will want to make sur
5 years ago
Yes you can apply tru-oil over stains. You will want to make sure you give sufficient time for the stain to dry before applying the oil.
Asked by
Javier
7 years ago
Used to seal wooden shafts? How does it apply? How many layers?
Yes, it will seal the shafts. You can apply it by hand. The amou
7 years ago
Yes, it will seal the shafts. You can apply it by hand. The amount of coats is up to you. I would recommend at least three coats.
Asked by
little John
7 years ago
this is cheaper than other sealant but never said what it looks like on the wood could you please post a picture? thank you.
This is a gloss finish that is a bit more shiny than the Min Wax
7 years ago
This is a gloss finish that is a bit more shiny than the Min Wax Satin finish. I will also see if we can get a picture online.
Used it on walnut rifle stocks for years. Very good sealant but
7 years ago
Used it on walnut rifle stocks for years. Very good sealant but very shiny. Used it on a hickory longbow but the reflection was a bit much. Doesn't distort the color of the natural wood, even on Osage. I like boiled linseed oil better, and you can buy a quart of it very cheaply. Original finish on black powder rifles. Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S® 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone
Asked by
ryan
10 years ago
how well does this work for sealing arrows and how well does the finish come out also how well does this hold up to the constant abuse of arrows?
This works very well as an arrow finish but does take awhile to
10 years ago
This works very well as an arrow finish but does take awhile to do by hand.
Asked by
Mark
10 years ago
I have made a red oak board bow, and have backed it with rawhide from a dog chew and tite bond 3.Would Tru-Oil be safe to use on the rawhide and glue.
You should not have any issues with the Tru-Oil on the rawhide a
10 years ago
You should not have any issues with the Tru-Oil on the rawhide and glue.
Asked by
zaynetherecurvemen
11 years ago
could i just use this on a bow with no other finish or for a good seal against everything what else would i need?
Yes, you can use this for the finish by itself.
I like the Thun
11 years ago
Yes, you can use this for the finish by itself. I like the Thunderbird Sealer for a finish as well (Item #4450x).
Asked by
bob
11 years ago
Would this work on a sinew baked horn bow?
Yes true-oil will work I do recommend two to three coat be put f
11 years ago
Yes true-oil will work I do recommend two to three coat be put for sealing purposes.
Asked by
joe
11 years ago
What do you use for a satin finish?
Minwax polyurethane in satin
11 years ago
Minwax polyurethane in satin
Asked by
Dan
11 years ago
What is the shelf life of : 1. Unopened bottle 2 Opened bottle Best way to store it, and again: Unopened & opened bottles.
I do not have any information on an exact shelf life for Tru-Oil
11 years ago
I do not have any information on an exact shelf life for Tru-Oil. As long as the bottle is stored with the cap on it should be fine until you use it all. I have never heard of it going bad before.
Asked by
Beastin'
11 years ago
I recently bought a old beat up bear super grizzly that I have scrubbed all the finish off of. Would this work on the fiberglass and raw wood to seal it or would a poly spray work better on raw wood and fiberglass?
You will want to use a Poly spray on that bow. An oil finish wor
11 years ago
You will want to use a Poly spray on that bow. An oil finish works better for an all wood bow like a self bow or bamboo backed hickory for example.