Bow finish?

[TexaRican]

I recently purchased one of those partially tillered rough hickory longbow blanks. Figured it would give me a nice little project and good introduction to bowbuilding. Just wondering what type of finish will be appropriate. I have B-L-O and spar varnish on hand; anything else and I'll have to spend more money which I hate doing
This is a plain hickory, non-backed 66" longbow. Hoping the oil is ok since it dries alot faster than the varnish. Thoughts?

[Deb]

Tung oil is what we use.

[BOWMAN1836]

I have used wood floor sealer and wax. Turned out really nice.

[Ol Man]

I have gone so cheap as to use.. cooking oil thinned down with mineral spirits and hand rubbed in. Takes about 15 coats but, works great.

[Deb]

Hog lard works real well, too.

[TexaRican]

Think I'll just give the B.L.O. a try. Heck, it's been good enough for several gun stocks I refinished. A hand rubbed coat of furniture wax on it really produces a nice finish.

First, this rain and cold has to stop though. Also have to make a tillering board. This is gonna be fun!

[meangene1969]

post pics

[jetlee]

True Oil by Birchwood, gun stock oil, makes a great sealant. Handrub 3 coats or so.

[Lewis Vaden]

Tung oil works great.