Question
William Black wrote:
When you make your long bows, do you coat the staves in anything?
A light coating of linseed oil after they're finished.
I like boiled linseed oil, raw makes wood really dark.
Wonder how that would protect against the taxane(?)
* You get a rash from handling the wood, although I don't (*** side
note: do you get sweaty hands when you work?
Afraid so.
Sweat is corrosive, and a fluid, so dry hands would be better... you use
latex gloves and that will make your hands stinky and pruney.
A barrier cream would probably serve you better.
Do you make the bows for the GP or for re-enactors?
What's your current price, so I can pass on the details.
Regards Charles
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